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In the Workshop: Cordless Drills

Posted Apr 7th 2010 @ 9:00AM by Doug Mahoney

Because it does double duty as a drill and a driver, the cordless drill is an essential part of the tool repertoire.

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Posted Mar 31st 2010 @ 11:00AM by Doug Mahoney

The most common types of fixed wrenches are the open end wrench, the box-end wrench, the box end wrench, and the combination wrench.

Posted Mar 25th 2010 @ 11:00AM by Doug Mahoney

These two saws are essential for acheiving cuts with the grain (rips) and against the grain (crosscuts).

Posted Mar 23rd 2010 @ 9:00AM by Doug Mahoney

There is one hammer that pretty much defines the category, and is a necessity in any basic tool kit: the claw hammer.

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Posted Mar 19th 2010 @ 10:00AM by Doug Mahoney

The circular saw is the best all-around cutting tool: compact, powerful, and versatile.

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