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Do they not sell drills anymore? Is an impact driver a drill?
Drill A “drill” is defined as a spinning device that has an adjustable chuck able to clamp down onto a twist bit of just about any size. Yes they still make them – usually called “drill/drivers”, because you can also put screw bits into them. The simplest ones available are usually variable...
Tips on how brushes apply paint
The shape of the tip of the bristles is critical for a good job. Cheap brushes are cut off square as in the second photo, which makes them easier to manufacturer. But they don't do nearly as good a job of carrying paint or laying it down as a brush with a tapered end and spl...
Round trim paint brushes.
Round brushes, with tapered and split end bristles, are the standard trim brushes in Europe. You actually rotate the brush as you move to keep a wet brush on the work. They are beginning to show up in Canadain paint stores.
Stirring the Paint.
Stir sticks are more effective if you cut holes in the stick. Always scrape down to the bottom of the bucket. Power stirrers, like the one shown in the photo, should push the paint down to avoid it splashing up. Some common kitchen tools can be modified into manual or power paint stirrers. Mi...
Zoom Consultation - Detailing an in-floor heater
Video conferencing, like Zoom, is known for head-to-head talks, but it is also a dynamic tool for interactive inspections, remote on-site consultations, and remote on-site teaching. In 2016 I tried to start a Zoom interactive webinar but back then, not many people were comfortable with video c...
Zoom Consultation - Transition between floors at slightly different levels
Video conferencing, like Zoom, is known for head-to-head talks, but it is also a dynamic tool for interactive inspections, remote on-site consultations, and remote on-site teaching. In 2016 I tried to start a Zoom interactive webinar but back then, not many people were comfortable with video c...
Zoom Consultation - Drywall compound imperfections
Video conferencing, like Zoom, is known for head-to-head talks, but it is also a dynamic tool for interactive inspections, remote on-site consultations, and remote on-site teaching. In 2016 I tried to start a Zoom interactive webinar but back then, not many people were comfortable with video c...
Zoom Consultation - Drilling straight without a guide
Video conferencing, like Zoom, is known for head-to-head talks, but it is also a dynamic tool for interactive inspections, remote on-site consultations, and remote on-site teaching. In 2016 I tried to start a Zoom interactive webinar but back then, not many people were comfortable with video c...

Table Saw Basics

Does your soldering job leak? Why is lead-free solder hard to work with? And new products to make life easier.
They took the lead out... Several years ago, throughout North America lead was removed from the solder used for making joints in copper pipes intended for carrying drinking water, just as before that we had removed lead from paint. Lead based solder is still available in stores for other tasks, ...