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tag: levels

Frame Decks Faster and Easier with ThruLOK Fasteners

rwotzak, Web Producer | May 5th, 20113 comments

There’s no hole to drill, PLUS all you need is one tool to install it. It’s a one handed process with 3 simple steps: drive the bolt most of the way in with your drill, put the nut on hand tight, and drive the bolt home.

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Bosch's 360-Degree Dual-Plane Laser Level is Affordable and Versatile

JFink, Senior Editor | April 21st, 20117 comments

This new tool bridges the gap between simple straight-line lasers and expensive, bulky rotary levels

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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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ORIENTAL GARDEN PERGOLA

tatem, member | May 31st, 2010

Fascinated by the oriental architecture I decided to design my own pergola. Using the curves and fan shapes so commonly seen in China I designed and constructed this challenging projectnbsp...

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DeWalt Enters the Box Level Market....But Why?

JFink, Senior Editor | February 3rd, 20102 comments

DeWalt announced yesterday that they have teamed up with Empire levels to introduce a product that they claim will hold up 250% better than competitors

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Laser Plumb Bob Helper

johnrlee, member | September 21st, 2009

Truing up walls can be especially tricky using even a plate-to-plate level. This makes using a laser plumb bob a lot easier. The 2" offset from the front and sides allows the unit to be placed in a...

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The no-swear approach to cutting crown molding

JFink, Senior Editor | May 21st, 200915 comments

I once had a “Do-It-Yourself” type of customer who was remodeling his kitchen and had refinished the floors, installed face-frame cabinets, and set a laminate countertop. But when it came...

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Keauhou mauka replacement deck

WestHawaiiHandyman, member | May 6th, 2009

The finished replacement utility area/garden deck.  Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink.  New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...

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Kitchen Rennovations in Memphis, TN

RDSD97, member | March 12th, 2009

Complete Kitchen Rennovation - Cottage Look

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There's a Better Way: Line-Level Storage

cmiller, special-issues editor | March 11th, 2009

This quick video tip teaches you how to keep track of those little line levels.

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Covered Deck

Greg_Holmes, member | February 25th, 20092 comments

I built this deck on our house during the summer of 2008.  I had help from family and friends, but the bulk of the work was done on my own.  The framing for the deck is pressuretreated...

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Mantel-making

JFink, Senior Editor | January 16th, 20091 comment

Here are a few shots of a mantel that I made. Some moldings are custom, some are stock millwork at the local home center. Unfortunately, I didn't snap any photos once I added the top shelf and...

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One editor's Christmas List

Cermides, associate editor | December 9th, 20081 comment

When carpentry is no longer your day job but a way to supplement the day job, buying the tools you really want isn’t so easily justified. On that note, if anyone out there feels like playing Santa Claus (except the tool companies—or their respective PR representatives—listed below), feel free to send me any or all of the items on my list.

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