Other Hand Tools

A pro shows how he shapes and solders copper cap flashing, a window's first line of defense against water by John Mahan

A professional electrician shares the tools and materials he relies on for the most common wiring tasks by Brian Walo

by James LaGrotta

by Brian Walo

Bullnosed corners on drywall can complicate crown-molding installations. A radiused outside corner is an elegant solution. by Brian Campbell

A custom drywall taping knife is cheap, easy to make, and produces excellent results by Charles Miller

by Albert Ginouves

FastCap's new pocket chisel features a two-part handle that folds around the blade, keeping it sharp by Justin Fink

Learn how to use a belt sander, a diamond stone, and stropping compound to revive a dull or chipped chisel by Tucker Windover

by Jeff Van Dine

A scribe, a hole saw, nibblers, and a jigsaw are all good options when anything but a straight cut is required by Mike Guertin

SharkBite push fittings by Justin Fink

by Grayson Murphy

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technology by Brian Pontolilo