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What Is the Best Brand of Cordless Power Tools?

by Ridgid Power Tools on February 1, 2012

I've been thinking about buying a set of power tools to use in carpentry applications (Im tired of borrowing my grandfathers). I'm in the process of remodeling my home and need a circular saw, a drill/screwgun and a recipricating saw. I saw the Milwaukee V28 set and it looks like just what I need. My grandfather who is a very experienced carpender tells me Milwaukee is a very good brand. Tell me what you think.....thanx.

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use Scroll Saws

by Ridgid Power Tools

Using a scroll saw to make narrow cuts requires matching the saw blade to the angle of the curve, with tighter curves requiring smaller blades. Operate a scroll saw safely and use earphones when necessary with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Cost of Tile Installation

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Calculating the cost of tile installation is a simple matter of finding the needed square footage and adding costs for tiles, grout and grout sealer. Find the cost of installing tiles to a floor, shower or countertop with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Outfit a Basic Electrician's Toolbox

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Outfitting a basic electrician's toolbox requires simple tools, such as screwdrivers and pliers, that will cover 90 percent of electrical jobs. Put together a basic toolbox for electricians, including electrical tape and cable-strippers, with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is an artist [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : What Is a Veneer?

by Ridgid Power Tools

A veneer is a thin piece of wood used to make less expensive or beautiful surfaces appear to be solid wood. Find out uses for veneer and what kinds are available for doors, furniture or wood working art with plenty of samples from a carpenter in this free video on building materials. Expert: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Tap & Die Set

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Using a tap and die set creates threaded holes and threaded bolts that can be used in wood working and manufacturing. Make or repair bolts and fit them into custom-threaded holes by using a tap and die set like an experienced builder with the instructions in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Drill Press Tips

by Ridgid Power Tools

Tips for using a drill press include matching the speed of the drill to the bit being used and the material being drilled. Use oil when drilling metal, change speeds for different drill bits and drill to the right depth with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Drill Press Safety Rules

by Ridgid Power Tools

Drill press safety covers a few rules of using drill presses responsibly, including securing bits firmly, keeping hair and sleeves away from the drill, and clamping down wood securely. Operate a drill press safely with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is an [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Router

by Ridgid Power Tools

Using a router involves deciding on the right bit for the job and riding the router down a length of wood to carve an edge or over a surface for a design. Ride a router safely, keeping hair and wires out of the way with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on [...]

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What Power Tools Do You Recommend?

by Ridgid Power Tools

I'm new at buying tools and I usually borrow but now I'd like to buy my own. I really love carpentry and I plan to do quite a bit of projects once I have power tools. I'de like to start out by buying a circular saw and a drill. what brands and types do you [...]

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