This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. In the past, when I’ve had gutter and downspout or other sheet-metal work to do, I’ve relied on my ancient manual rivet tool. It works pretty well, most of the time, although it frequently takes a few squeezes to set the rivet, and once in a while I’ll get a jammed mandrel. I don’t need to do a lot of riveting on a regular basis, so it’s no big deal. Anyone who DOES spend a lot of time – and energy – installing rivets should be very interested in checking out the new Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool. We’ve been trying one out for the past couple of weeks, and we think you’ll find the results riveting. Sorry – had to get that out of the way. Read More
Metalworking
Makita 36V Grinder – A New Angle on Cordless Grinders
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Angle grinders are one of those tools that finds its way into countless DIY and constructions projects. Whether you are using a grinder wheel for some body work to get your truck to pass inspection, or using a diamond wheel to notch ceramic tile, or using a wire brush to get paint off of wrought iron railing, an angle grinder can save you time and a ton of elbow grease (with age, the amount of grease in my elbows seems to be on a steady decline). The Makita 36V Grinder Kit, officially known as the Makita 18-Volt X2 (36-Volt) 5.0Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Angle Grinder Kit, is put together with a powerhouse of an angle grinder at its core. Read More
