Articles for tag: Circular Saw, Drill Bits, Hand Tools, Masons, Mastic

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Tools a “Handyman” Should Have!

Being a handyman myself, I have collected a number of tools to work with over the years, from basic hand tools to portable table-saws to cordless drill/drivers, and many others. Here’s a basic list of tools I’ve collected. And, quite frankly, I wouldn’t want to be without most of them, now that I have them ...

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Drilling into Granite

OK, you have this great-looking granite countertop or flooring. However you want to change out the sink faucet, perhaps add a soap dispenser. So you’re going to have to put a hole into your stone. Because of granites hardness and brittleness, it can be a tricky material to work with. To do the job correctly ...

How to Sharpen a Drill Bit by Hand

Drill bits come in just about every size, shape and style imaginable and are designed to do many different types of jobs. While using the right drill bit for the job is definitely a necessity, you can get the performance out of your bits by making sure that you keep them sharp and in good ...

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Product Review: Drill Doctor XPK

The Drill Doctor XPK is a fantastic drill bit sharpener that will save you money as well as frustration around the shop and home, you can sharpen drill bits hundreds of times. Ease of Use, Performance: 23/25 Look & Feel: 23/25 Features 25/25 How much I enjoy 25/25 Total: 96/100 The Drill Doctor has been ...

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Beginner’s List of WoodWorking Tools

These basic tools are most used while working with wood, no matter what the project is. It’s important to know what the tool is, when you need it, and what it is used for. Keep in mind that woodworking is more than a hobby, it’s also a skill. This means that you should take caution ...

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Options for Cutting Ceramic Tile

When it comes to cutting ceramic tile, you have a few options to choose from. In my opinion, some of the options are better than others. Here is a quick rundown on a few of them. Glass Cutter Based on my experience, one of the hardest ways to cut ceramic tile is with a glass ...