Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates why simple pipe scaffolding is an excellent tool to use for outdoor painting projects. It provides more solid, stable work area than a ladder.
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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how a pop rivet gun works. Pop rivets work great to fasten two pieces of thin metal. Tim knows all about being politically correct.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, explains why you need to use special cameras to take photos of construction or building defects. A construction photo may help you with a contractor dispute or to find that pipe hidden behind the wall a few years down the road.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows all sorts of work clothing for all seasons and especially rainy days. These work clothes are designed to keep your warm and dry, while allowing you to move.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a variety of different pliers. Among them are needle nose pliers, channel lock pliers, linesman pliers and others.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to cut perfectly round holes in thin metal using metal hole punch tools, sometimes called knockout punches. These hole punches help those round holes when a standard drill bit won't work.
A laser level is an important tool for small and large projects. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through how to use laser levels and their basic features. A regular level works well for small projects, but it has limitations due to the length of the tool. A laser level can project a line from ten to thirty feet. A laser level can also project a line around a corner.
A circular saw is more versatile than you might think. These tips from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com will help you get more out of your circular saws and your circular saw blades. You can get a smooth line if you cut along with the grain of the wood. You will get a lot of splintering if you cut against the grain. You can also cut curves with a circular saw.
A router is a versatile tool that allows you make many precise cuts. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to use routers and how to change router bits.
Cordless tool batteries can perform even better with the right blades and bits. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some cordless tool battery tips to help you get more from your rechargeable batteries.
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