Tim discusses the advantages of a tool belt. Tool belt pouches are great for having your commonly used tools handy while working on a project. Leather tool pouches or pink tool belts will last for years and have specially designed pockets and loops to hold everything from a hammer to a cell phone.
There are many uses for an aluminum framing square. Many carpenters use a roof framing square to layout roof rafters. A carpenter framing square is also useful when building stairs.
A pocket hole is a great to join wood for furniture. Using a pocket hole jig, you drill a hole at a precise low angle. Then you screw the two pieces of wood together. A pocket hole tool will allow you to create strong joints that are look great.
A sanding block is a great way to get a smoother finish. Newer flexible sanding blocks have joined the traditional rubber sanding blocks. The flexibility of these hand sanding blocks allow the sand blocks to wrap around or match the contour of baseboard molding or stair case spindles.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a DeWALT wet saw and what features to look for when purchasing a diamond tile saw.
Tim Carter shows one solution that allows you to cut tile with a wet saw indoors without ruining the interior of your home.
LED flashlights produce bright light. One LED flashlight has an intensity switch. These bright LED flashlights produce light while using less battery power.
Purchasing a chainsaw can be overwhelming. Chainsaws come in a variety of sizes and horsepower. Select a chainsaw with a chainsaw bar long enough for your cutting needs.
Tim Carter demonstrates why a right angle saw, rather than a hole saw, is a much better tool in particular situations.
What cool stuff does Tim have and use on regular basis? Below are some of the items on his list of my favorite things. Check out some of these and see if they make your favorites.
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