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Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

The Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System is one of those tools that is a must have for carpenters that enjoy building fine furniture and casework. This kit contains everything you need to create really strong pocket hole connections. The Kreg Jig contains: Pocket hole joinery combination kit; everything you need in one…

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Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw RK9109

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw The Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw RK9109 is a really amazing idea and product. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve struggled with large sheets of plywood on sawhorses when trying to cut them with a circular saw. This ingenious product allows you to clamp the sheet you’re working on with…

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Delta Table Saw Mobile Base

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

If you own a table saw you should buy yourself a mobile base for it. I purchased a Delta Table Saw Mobile Base several years ago and I can’t imagine owning a table saw without it. There are numerous table saw mobile bases available on the market. Most of them are universal designs that allow…

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Sherwin Williams DeckScapes Clear Deck Sealer

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Painting and Finishing, Product Reviews

The other day I power washed the deck and farmers porch. Now I need to choose a sealer to protect the Cambara decking. When we built the house I used Penofin Penetrating Sealer to seal the cambara decking. Well I’ve been pretty unhappy with that sealer. I don’t think it has held up well at…

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Peel and Stick Crown Molding?

By Todd Fratzel on Finish Carpentry, Product Reviews

Self Stick Crown Molding Peel and stick crown molding? What will they come up with next? I’m having a hard time understanding how this product is a good thing. There are a couple of manufacturers out there making peel and stick crown molding. They sell it in short lengths and it comes ready to cut…

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Wooden Swing Set is Finished

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Tonight I finally finished assembling the wooden swing set we bought for the kids. I can’t say enough good things about the quality of this set and the relative ease of construction. Don’t get ease confused with time consuming however! Our 3 yr old son is totally in love with this swing set. This set…

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Energizer Hard Case Professional Lights

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

The fine folks at Energizer sent me three of their latest LED lights from the Hard Case Professional line to review. The three products that they sent for me to look at were: Energizer Hard Case Professional – 2 AA Swivel Head flash light can survive up to a 20 ft drop, puts out 80…

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How To Repair Cracks In Asphalt Driveways

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Driveway Crack Repair If you own an asphalt driveway in a part of the country that freezes in the winter then most likely you have visible cracks in that asphalt driveway. Cracks are typically formed as a result of the freeze/thaw action and frost heaves. It is important to repair those cracks in the spring…

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