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A drill is a different tool than an impactdriver. A drill drills holes; an impact driver drives screws.
Ideally you'd use each for their intended purpose, but in apinch each can be used to complete the others function. Let's takea closer look at what makes these tools work.
A drill is tool used to drill holes. The motor is directlyconnected to the drill bit, which allows the bit to spin at highspeeds. This allows for faster drilling.
The torque curve,
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Making accurate cuts on the table saw requireslittle dexterity and skill, if you take the time to set it upcorrectly. There a few simple steps to follow in order to produce aperfect cut. Let's take a look at what's involved.
A table saw is not a zero-maintenance tool. For perfect cuts thesaw must be tuned. No amount of skill can compensate for a badlytuned saw.
For a perfect cut, the blade, fence, and miter slots must bealigned correctly. If you skip this step, the saw not only
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Environmental moisture is the leading cause forfailure in wood floors. Never mind spilling water onto your floors,moisture that is already in your crawlspace or basement can andwill attack your floors.
Wood expands and contracts as the temperature and moisturecontent of the air that surrounds it change. Excessive moisture,rapid changes in moisture content, and rapid temperature changescan cause a wood floor to buckle or crack. Managing the environmentin the room the floor is installed in is the first
...A few years ago I replaced my old water wastingtoilets with new water efficient models. Not wanting to pay whatthe plumber was asking for installation, I learned what it takes toinstall a toilet. The process is actually easier than it sounds. Ifyou are in the market for a new toilet, a self install is a veryviable option.
The team at Home Depot has made a great video about the subject.The presenter does not get dirty, which probably is an unrealisticassumption.
One of the most common areas of heat loss inresidential heating systems are the duct joints. The building codecalls for all joints to be either taped or covered with mastic.Older homes like mine often do not have this work done. Thehomeowner can greatly reduce his or her heating costs by sealingthese joints.
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I wanted to get into spray painting for a longtime. The technique produces flat surfaces; the kind that areimpossible to create with a paintbrush. The complexity of having toset up a gun and mixing the paint kept me from taking theplunge.
After months of research I finally pulled the trigger andpurchased a system. Looking back it, I made an elephant out of amouse. Spraying latex paint is easier than it looks. I hope thefollowing guide will help you get started much faster than I did.Perfect surfaces are within the reach of even a fir
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Crown molding is one of the cheapest and fastestways to improve the look and feel of a room. Installation is withinthe reach of the homeowner. Things can, however, get tricky. Aftercompleting a large project myself I can offer some insight thatwill make your project go faster.
Unless you plan on flat-cutting crown molding, the molding mustbe cut at an angle and upside down. I have found that it isimpossible the accurately position the molding on the miter sawwithout the help of a jig. Aligning the
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Ceiling fans are an excellent addition to anyhome. In the summer the wind chill the fans produce can often timeseliminate the need for air conditioning. During the heating seasonthe fan helps push warm air that collects at the ceiling down intothe living space. I installed a
Some ceiling fans can be used in conjunction with a
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So you have watched a few episodes of the 'NewYankee Workshop' and want to get into woodworking. You moved thecar out of the garage and are ready to to buy tools. At this pointthe Hingmy machine database looks both daunting and exciting. Sowhat machine should you buy first?
The answer depends on what you want to build. I am going toassert that most beginners want to build medium to large sizepieces of furniture: tables, bookcases, cabinets, and maybe a bed.Built from hardwood and plywood. Most structural pieces are arestraight. Detail
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One of my biggest problems when I was gettingstarted with woodworking was how to transport sheets from thelumberyard to my shop. My family sedan was not up to the task. Ihad to borrow a truck every time I made a run for stock. That gotold very fast. After doing some research I decided to buy a
Trailer driving, especially reversing, can be a bit challengingat first. You'll get the hang of it eventually. Short trailers likea 8x4 don't require much adjustment to your driving habits whenmoving forward. You only have to r
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