Using copper piping for plumbing has been a mainstay since at least the 1940s. A marked improvement from old plumbing systems which may have contained lead components, copper is safe and durable. It’s also kind of a pain in the you-know-what. I mean that on multiple different levels: it’s time-consuming to install and it’s expensive compared to iron or PEX or CPVC. Historically, copper piping has been installed by using an open flame to sweat and solder sections together. That’s been changing though, with more plumbers opting to press fittings together with specialized tools. The new Milwaukee Press Tool, #2922-22, is the latest generation of these modern workhorses. In this installment of Tool News Nirvana, we’ll learn more about it and how it could improve your job site. Read More
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New Ryobi Multi-Head Screwdriver in 4V
One of the realities of the early part of the quarantine (think March-May 2020) was that many people dove headfirst into home upgrades. We were all stuck at home anyway, what else were we going to do? Stores like Home Depot and Lowes actually had trouble keeping many common items in stock. Then, the summer came, and we got to briefly remember what fresh air felt like. Now, we’re stuck inside again, partly due to the need for quarantine, but mostly due to the fact that it’s cold out there. So, why not use this time to do more projects? Build some furniture, install new fixtures, replace hardware. You know, Home Fixated stuff?! The new Ryobi Multi-Head Screwdriver is great at all of these things. We’ll learn all about it in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. Read More
