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Pneumatic Tool Manufacturers

Posted on September 25, 2005 by Tim Carter

Pneumatic tools are built to last by quality companies. Your decision of which pneumatic tool to buy would do well to include service and available access to nails and parts. Check the websites of these pneumatic tool companies.

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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Sept 24 2005

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim talks about his 35th Reunion for Roger Bacon High and the GeoDek recall notice. Tim answers callers' questions about bamboo flooring installation, hardwood floor scuff damage, refinishing a wood front door and changing grout color on a new floor tile.

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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Sept 17 2005

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim talks about his Roger Bacon high school outing and a self wind-up flashlight. He answers callers' questions about repairing artifical stone, a linear french drain installation, installing a roof dryer vent and laying carpet on concrete.

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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Sept 10 2005

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim talks to Steve Heil of Blue Ash Equipment Rental about rental tool variety, specific tools and rental tool abuse. Tim answers callers' questions on a wet crawlspace and a basement water hammer.

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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Sept 3 2005

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim talks about DIY projects and how to save money. He gives thoughts about Hurricane Katrina and talks about his plans for helping them through rebuilding houses. Tim answers callers' questions about deck and concrete sealing, chlorine bleach on white cedar, flat roof decking, epoxy in cracks, spot finishing a hardwood floor and sealing a wood playset.

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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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