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EZ Wood Tools & Materials |
Circular SawNinety percent of everything you do with a saw is related to simply cutting off the end of a board. A circular saw is the perfect tool for the job. |
Cordless DrillJust as much a problem as screws not going in far enough, are screws that go too far. This can cause more problems than you think, because the damage stays somewhat hidden from view. |
Cordless JigsawOne thing I like in particular about this style of jigsaw is the laser beam - which does a nice job of letting you know where your cut line is. |
Wood ClampsIrwin bar clamps may be the most awesome tools I have in my shop. It's nice how well these things work. I guess the best part is the one-handed operation. |
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Lumber CalculatorPlywood estimator lets you figure quantity of sheets needed and total price for project. Includes Board Foot and Board Length calculators. |
Rafter SquaresThe most clever part of the Johnson design is the color. The bright, fluorescent orange is hard to miss in the shop, and as a result, I have yet to lose any of these squares. |
Combination SquareKeep in mind that the cheaper combination squares won't last forever. I've noticed that the ruler on one my older Stanley squares is starting to look a little bent up. |
Tape MeasureWhat I do know about the tapes I own is that some definitely work better than others. It all comes down to how strong the lock-down button is. |
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PlywoodSoftwood plywood has
one of the easier grading systems to understand
when it comes time to buy - thanks to the
simple A-D letter system. |
Bevel GaugeI found a more reasonably-priced calibration tool called the Wixey Digital Angle Gauge for about $40. I'm reading lots of kudos about the thing, so I thought this little gadget might be just the thing. |
Countersink Drill BitsSee my favorite choices for countersink drill bits - which are the perfect tool making sure wood screws get properly seated in your wood project.. |
Drill ChartSee 12 of the most common drill bits used for building wood projects - from simple twist bits to complex hole saws. |
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