This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Along with a trusty hammer, a reliable circular saw with a good blade is one of the framer’s staple tools. For a remodeler or renovator, doing a bit of demo work before the building begins, having the right blade is even more crucial. A “bargain” blade will be gummed up and toothless before you can say “Guess how much I saved on this bad boy?!” In demo work, it’s only a matter of time before you hit a nail or a pipe or some wiring (hopefully disconnected) – or a subfloor, or a whole roof full of shingles. The Diablo Demo Demon 7-1/4” Saw Blades claim extreme impact resistance and durability in extreme projects; the Home Depot provided one for this sponsored post, so we could see what they could saw. Read More
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Milwaukee Close Quarters Tubing Cutter Review – Claustrophobic Plumbing 101
In the glamorous world of plumbing, “Up against the wall” doesn’t necessarily mean you got a little overly exuberant on a wild Saturday night. It’s still not a phrase you want to hear, though, since it probably means you have to deal with yet another jammed-in piece of copper pipe. As with most professions, having the right tools for the job is key; having to perform surgery in cramped quarters definitely calls for a special tool. Milwaukee makes a number of specialty plumbing tools, including some designed to help out when you’re working in tight spaces. They sent us the Milwaukee close quarters tubing cutter set; pipe down, squeeze in, and we’ll give them a spin. Read More
