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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Aug 27 2005

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim interviews Chuck Eglinton from BidRobot.com on today's show. Other topics include metal roof flashing and answering callers' questions about the best deck sealer, dry rot in wood siding and creating a drainage swale.

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Pneumatic Tools – Use Tips & Safety Issues

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Pneumatic tools are incredible time savers and very powerful. As such, they require great care of use to avoid injury. Clean and maintain your pneumatic tool regularly, and follow these safety advisories to avoid hospital stays or worse.

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Levels – Quality and Care

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Levels are an important tool. Buy a good one, take care of it, and your jobs should be plumb, level, and true. Read these tips to determine if a bubble level is a good one, as not all carpenter's levels are made with quality.

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Wooden and Electronic Levels – Manufacturers

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Quality levels of wood or aluminum and electronic levels will get your projects straight and plumb. Not all levels are of quality. Contact these level manufacturers for literature to help you decide which type of level tool is best for you.

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Make a Simple A – Frame Level

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

An accurate level reading is important The Egyptians used this simple A-frame triangular level with success in their magnificent pyramids. Make this simple level tool and you, too, can use Mother Nature and gravity to get perfectly level readings for your projects.

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Professional vs. DIY Power Tools

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Should you pay extra for professional tools or stick with a DIY quality tool most purchase? Professional tools are built with better components. Think about the convenience and time saved with better tools, and if you need the durability of better built power tools for your home projects.

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Tool Use Tips – Circular Saws and Power Drills

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Use a tool with proper technique and common problems are avoided. Circular saws that "whine", snapped drill bits and burned out power drills are telling you something. Do you always seem to chip the wood when cutting cross grain with your saw? Save your tools! Check out these tips and techniques to make those common tool use problems go away.

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Ladder Safety Guidelines

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

Ladders are used for purposes other than for which intended. Along with overloading and improper care, a ladder becomes a dangerous item when handled improperly. Be sure your ladders can support the weight you bear upon them, and take note of these guidelines to avoid serious injury or worse.

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Ladders – Manufacturers

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

There are different types of ladder companies. Some just make step stools. Others make unique multi purpose ladders. Finally, there are the powerhouse companies that make just about any ladder product be it extension, multi-purpose, or step ladder products.

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Extension Ladder Sizing

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Tim Carter

An extension ladder needs to be the right height for your job to be done safely. Extension ladders should be purchased with more length than the highest point you will need to reach. Check out this extension ladder sizing table to determine the safest sizes for your needs.

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