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The oscillating multi-tool really lives up to its name

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The oscillating multi-tool really lives up to its name

You can use it for multiple tasks — the simplest of which is cutting wood, metal, carpets, and other tough surfaces. You can also use it to remove grout and caulk, repair windows, modify cabinets, and create cutouts on drywall. You can also use it to sand and finish corners and other tight spaces. But did you know that this versatile tool was first used in hospitals and not in construction sites? The first oscillating multi-tool was patented by the German power tool manufacturer, Fein. It was launched in 1967, and it was first used by doctors in cutting plaster...

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The sheer brute strength of a circular or table saw can cut even the toughest piece of hardwood in your workshop

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The sheer brute strength of a circular or table saw can cut even the toughest piece of hardwood in your workshop

But sometimes brute strength is not enough, and there are some things that these power saws just can’t do. If you want to add some grooves, intricate edges, and other designs to a workpiece, then you definitely need a tool called a router. Any woodworker worth his salt owns one or more wood routers. Their main role in the workshop is to trim and smooth the rough edges of a piece of wood, but they are also amazingly versatile.  Routers can be used to create decorative and fancy moldings. These tools can be used to produce rabbets and dadoes, as...

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An upright or indoor vacuum cleaner is a fantastic piece of equipment to have around the house

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An upright or indoor vacuum cleaner is a fantastic piece of equipment to have around the house

Want to remove dirt and dust from the floor? Your vacuum cleaner can do that. Tired of seeing your nice carpet littered with pet hair? Then whip out your vacuum cleaner. You can even clean your kitchen appliances, recover tiny items, get rid of allergens at home, and more when you have this home equipment.  But a conventional vacuum cleaner simply won’t do if you’re a woodworker or a contractor. The types of projects you take on require something as heavy-duty and as versatile as a shop vac. In this article, we’re going to learn what a shop vac is...

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