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3/8" Drill Bit Extension - long as you need it

barker, member | April 1st, 2012

Well, I had to have a short extension for my 3/8 inch drive Forstner bit. Just had to. I went to three hardware stores and was pretty well convinced that they don't sell such a thing. 1/4 inch...

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High-Tech Brushless Motors Hit the Cordless-Tool Marketplace

JFink, Senior Editor | March 23rd, 20123 comments

Sweeping changes to power tool technology don't come very often, but there's one coming, and it's brushless motors. We'll help you decide whether they're worth their premium price.

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Tool Review: Lenox Speed Slot Hole Saw

JFink, Senior Editor | February 14th, 2012

One of the most challenging aspects of using a hole saw is clearing debris from the tool. Lenox claims that this new line of hole saws solves that problem once and for all.

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Kobalt Enters the Cordless-Tool Market with an Impressive 18v Drill Driver

JFink, Senior Editor | December 14th, 20112 comments

This new drill competes with the "big boys" on features, power, and price

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How To Drill a Long Thin Hole for Running Small Wires

cmiller, special-issues editor | December 2nd, 20112 comments

Don't buy an expensive bit that you'll only use once. Make this custom drill bit for running wire for doorbells, thermostats, or other low-voltage equipment.

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Install/Remove Eyescrews and Hooks

fogmann, member | August 30th, 20112 comments

I used to painfully install hooks and eyescrews with a screwdriver through the hole. Predrill an appropriate sized hole, and then mount a matching hook or open eye bolt onto your drill chuck. Hand...

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Make A Custom Hole Saw To Remove Stripped Screws

cmiller, special-issues editor | July 1st, 20115 comments

Tired of scrapping good wood when a stripped screw won't budge? Chuck Miller shares a tip for using, of all things, an old golf club to painlessly pull stubborn screws.

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DeWalt's Smart Take on the 12V Mini Drill-Driver Was Worth the Wait

JFink, Senior Editor | November 10th, 2010

According to the Tool Hound, better chuck, battery, and handle designs make this new cordless drill tops in comfort and convenience.

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More Bad News for Ryobi: Cordless-Drill Recall

JFink, Senior Editor | October 20th, 20104 comments

In March, a jury awarded $1.5 million in a case against Ryobi for a benchtop tablesaw injury. Now, 7 months later, Ryobi is back in the news again with a recall report filed on the Consumer Product...

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Hitachi Announces Lifetime Warranty

JFink, Senior Editor | October 6th, 2010

The basics: Yesterday Hitachi Power Tools announced their new Lifetime Lithium Ion tool warranty, which protects the original purchaser of HXP Lithium Ion cordless tools against possible defects in...

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How to Drill Level Holes In a Fence Post: Drill-Bit Plumb Bob

cmiller, special-issues editor | September 22nd, 20106 comments

Learn an ingenious trick for leveling your drill bit when boring horizontally through a thick piece of wood.

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4 Season Porch Conversion

jeffsaul, member | September 2nd, 2010

Conversion of screened porch into 4 season room with radiant heat. Framing, electric and plumbing by certified contractors. All finish work done by myself, including all cabinets, trim, desktop and...

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How To Drill Pilot Holes Without a Bit

cmiller, special-issues editor | July 21st, 20102 comments

Sometimes the right tool for the job isn't a tool at all. In this tip, watch Chuck Miller make a pilot hole by working backwards.

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Dewalt's slim, balanced approach to 12v

JFink, Senior Editor | June 25th, 2010

DeWalt may be late to the game as far as 12v Li-ion tools are concerned, but their new entries appear to be solid competition for the current market leaders.

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Barbeque Island and Firepit with Seating area (in the Southwest this is called a Banco)

Planer1, member | May 31st, 20103 comments

My wife and I designed this backyard project. The back of the island and the Banco are designed to reflect the southwestern character of our Santa Fe style home. I built the...

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Nifty Drywall Patch

cmiller, special-issues editor | May 28th, 20107 comments

This video combines two tips into one - first, a quick way to make an access hole in drywall, and then an ingenious way to close it back up.

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Millers Falls Breast Drill No 97

GeorgeA5715, member | February 9th, 20102 comments

This drill was patented in 1911, but look at all of its "modern" features: Cordless, 1/2" keyless chuck, two speed and reversible. The drill's transmission is beyond anything built...

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