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Other stories by Tim Uhler

  • Toolbox

    Grip-Rite joist-hanger nailers; masonry tools; storage

  • Q&A: Fasteners for ACQ Plates

    Q. Fasteners for ACQ Plates What type of gun nails should you use with ACQ plates and mudsills? Is it necessary to use stainless steel and then switch back to regular nails for regular lumber?

  • Toolbox

    Ridgid R350RHA round-head framing nailer; job icameras; cabinetmaking tools

  • Framing a Barrel-Vault Ceiling

    To simplify the layout, think in terms of a hip roof.

  • Toolbox

    Ridgid R3210 wormdrive saw; demolition tools; drill bits & drivers

  • Toolbox

    Fasco round-head stick nailer; DeWalt laser plumb bob; back-savers; electrical tools

  • Toolbox

    Tile tools; toolbelts and bags; job-site radio review

  • Resources: Plain-Language Shear Wall Guide

    Shear wall guide for carpenters

  • Max Powerlite High-Pressure Nailer

    Max's new high-pressure coil nailer performs remarkably well on the job site, but is it worth the expense? A framing contractor weighs in.

  • Tool Test: Round-Head Stick Nailers

    A West Coast framer compares 11 guns, looking for a tool that's versatile enough for both general framing and nailing shear panel