Tools

How you can capitalize on an age-old technique used to clean debrisby Justin Fink

Learn how to replace a circular-saw cord and trigger switchby John Ross

Extend the life of your circular saw with simple cleaning and maintenanceby Tom Peck

A tool pro demonstrates a common circular saw repair

How much does a good cut cost?by Michael Standish

There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than goodby Jon Tobey

A production finish carpenter explains how to use and maintain these indispensable toolsby Jim Britton

Wire size, jacket materials and voltage drop are important, often-ignored features of these ubiquitous job-site umbilicalsby Ken Textor

A builder's truck or van is a mobile workshop. Here are five approaches to making the most out of that valuable space.by Charles Bickford

Misused batteries die young. Replacements are costly. Here's how to get the longest life from your batteries.by Gary M. Katz

A leaf blower modified with off-the-shelf parts makes quick work of a tedious rite of autumnby Charles Miller

They're as common on job sites as circular saws, but if you're not using your pneumatic nailer properly, maybe you should stick with your hammerby Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

by Michael Standish

Air watts, cfm's, peak horsepower? When the dust settles, filter material and placement of wheels may be more important items to considerby Michael Standish

by Drew Wiley

For trouble-free operation, avoid oil lubricants, replace worn brushes and keep the collet cleanby Gregg Carlsen

A log builder tells about chainsaw safety, maintenance and how he uses chainsaws to work logs and timbersby Larry S. Young

by Mark Handrahan

Care and use of a tool that gets little attention these daysby Tom Law