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Getting a Handle on Construction Tools of the 20th Century

Dive into a selection of equipment-themed items from the Building Technology... More

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Project 171: Episode 3 - Framing Exterior Walls

Watch how Tim Uhler and his crew frame the main floor walls on the ground and lift them into place. More

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Cordless Duplex Nailer

Speed up building concrete forms, scaffolding, and other temporary wood structures... More

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Extension Cord Pro Tips

Most of us store our extension cords the wrong way; here's how to daisy chain a cord, so that it won't get twisted and tangled. More

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Tool Review: Makita 18-volt 3 1/4-inch Power Planer XPK02Z

In this video, Rob Robillard of Tool Box Buzz checks out Makita's new cordless 18-volt XPK02Z planer, which is powered by a brushless motor that can run at up to 12,000 RPM to plane up to 3-1/4″ wide and 1/8″ deep in a single pass. One of the planer's unique features is an automatic speed change function, where the tool will automatically adjust cutting speed and torque under load. When the load is low, the tool runs in “high-speed mode,” for quick stock removal. When the cutting load is high, the tool runs in the “high torque mode,” for more power. An LED light on the body of the tool lights up when in high torque mode, and blinks if the planer is overloaded. More

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Lowe’s Launches Tool Rental Program

The multi-year roll-out is beginning with the opening of the Lowe’s Tool Rental... More

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Home Depot Accelerates Investments in Outdoor Power Categories

The home-improvement retailer is also refining and simplifying its primary brands... More

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A Pair of Tough Cordless Routers

Not just for trim work, DeWalt's DCW 600B and Milwaukee's M18 compact routers are... More

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Makita Rolls Out a New 9 1/4-inch Cordless Track Saw

Makita's XSH10 36-volt cordless saw - powered by two 18v batteries - can be used as a regular circular saw, a track saw, or a plunge cut track saw. More

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