Read review: www.aconcordcarpenter.com The folks over at Rockwell recently sent a 72 piece Rockwell SoniCrafter Oscillating Multi-tool kit to review, model # RK5102K. [shown below] The tool is adapted for a wide variety of applications by attaching specially designed accessories on the end of the oscillating shaft. The SoniCrafter by Rockwell Tools is excellent for sawing, sanding, scraping, cutting, rasping and removing grout. First Impression: When I took this tool out of the box it looked and felt like a quality tool. I like the rubber grip casing on the tool and it’s sturdy metal housing feels durable. The on /off switch was placed well on top of the tool accommodating left or right handed operators. The ten foot power cord is greatly appreciated as is the variable speed. I found myself starting a cut in a lower speed and once I had a scored line, I increased the speed to full speed and finished the cut. I found the operating manual limited in describing how to use the accessories. Testing the SoniCrafter in the field: I’ve been using this tool for a few weeks now and have some practical input on it that you may find interesting. I found the SoniCrafter very useful when splicing in exterior house trim like window sills, corner boards, sofit cuts and water table as seen below. The tool cuts easily with little pressure applied to the tool. Using a speed square to keep the SonoCrafter straight I was able to cut out a rotted section of the water table trim in a matter of …
#2 follow up video in kitchen ceiling series. howto sand, prime and paint a dry wall repair. how to install a ceiling light fixture. howto keep a clean work area. howto use porta-cable sheetrock sanding machine. general handyman tips in the zone. the correct use there of plaster washers on sheetrock ceiling and drywall. finish painting with brush and roller remodel re style home decorating improvements sanding wiring electrical house wiring fixture ceiling porta-cable drywall sander machine howto paint handyman dino repairs a badly damaged drywall ceiling. this damage is peeling paint, cracked, warped and hole in sheetrock. remove electric fixture in preparation for repair. useing “plaster washers” to save time over cutting and replacing a patch. secure the damaged dry wall to joist with plaster washers, scrape , apply sheet rock compound and or plaster. reinstall tempoary light fixture while this repair goes thru dry time sheetrock drywall sheet rock dry wall plaster of paris compound sanding electric fisture repair fix handyman home repair construction home house fix-it howto
handyman dino repairs a badly damaged drywall ceiling. this damage is peeling paint, cracked, warped and hole in sheetrock. remove electric fixture in preparation for repair. useing “plaster washers” to save time over cutting and replacing a patch. secure the damaged dry wall to joist with plaster washers, scrape , apply sheet rock compound and or plaster. reinstall tempoary light fixture while this repair goes thru dry time sheetrock drywall sheet rock dry wall plaster of paris compound sanding electric fisture repair fix handyman home repair construction home house fix-it howto
Part 1 of 8 – Blade Sharpening For Milling Lumber AskWoodman.com This first video shows blade removal, from both the planer and the jointer and initial blade preparation before sharpening on the Makita 9820-2 Horizontal Wheel Wet Blade Sharpener. Free yourself from the frustration of sharpening services and dull tools.This is 1 of a series of 8 short videos that demonstrates all aspects of removing, sharpening, and reinstalling planer and jointer knives, as well as using the newly sharpened planer and jointer knives to dimensionalize a board. The primary focus of these instructional woodworking videos is how to use and master the Makita 9820-2 Blade Sharpener. For more information about woodworking techniques and tools visit AskWoodman.com
If you do a lot of home repair one of the most helpful tools money can buy is a cordless drill and screw gun. See how to safely and effectively use a screw gun for common household tasks.
An encore presentation of GardenFork.TV How to repair the power cord on your power tool. More great DIY, cooking, gardening videos on our site, www.GardenFork.TV When your power tool breaks, don’t throw it out, take it apart and fix it. Watch Eric take apart a reciprocating saw and replace the trigger switch.