Workshop Blog February Archive

Stanley Utility Blades

By corry at 02/17/09 11:24

As a general contractor, I go through quite a bit of utility blades. I use them for almost everything, ranging from cutting and installing drywall, to cutting pieces of vinyl siding. I always use the Stanley brand utility blades. In my experience, they are the most reliable blade.

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High School Woodshop Class

When I was in high school we had a woodshop class. It was actually pretty interesting. I remember we would make airplanes and clocks and benches. My favorite project was when we made a bench. It folded and everything. I remember I was so proud of myself.

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Steel Toed Boots

Steel toe boots are a great thing to have while working in your workshop. They are a protective shoe that is designed with a steel inset that protects and cover the front part of the foot. What you would usually use them for is if you are working with heavy stuff. This way if you were to drop it on your foot, it wouldn't hurt.

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Workshop Shed

I really wanted a little workshop for myself and I didn't know where t start. I just want a little space for myself and my tools.

This is how I started. First I looked some stuff up on the internet. I found all kinds of stuff. I fist went to the lumber store and got my wood. I just got some plywood because of the cost. So I found some plans on the web and found just the right one.

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Feeding System For Your Dog's Food

This isn't really something to help you in your workshop. But I have an idea for you to make something in your workshop that will help you in your home. If your like me, you tend to get pretty busy on some days and its hard to predict when you will be home. You always have that thought in your mind, "my dog is probably starving, I've been gone all day!"

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Snow Blowers

    Snow blowers are a great tool to have if you live in snowy areas. What a snow blower does is pretty much throws the snow out of your way quickly and easily. When choosing a snow blower you need to consider some things first. First of all, how much room do you need it for. The amount of time you want to spend doing it and how much snow you usually get. There are many different snow blowers out there and there is one out there perfect for you.

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