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Abrasive Behavoir
Forty, two twenty, flint,
garnet, what does it all mean? I have the answers to your
abrasive questions...
Baby Your Workshop
It's time to baby your
workshop. I have some easy ways to take unused baby items
and put them to use in your workshop...
Basic Tool Kit
As you empower yourself to
become a fixit person, assemble yourself a basic tool kit.
Here's the low-down on what you should have...
Beyond the Basics Tools
Almost everybody has the
basic tools, a hammer, a screwdriver and saw, but there
are some tools beyond the basics that you might want to
consider adding to your collection...
Caulk Types
Caulk can save you money by
filling in gaps around windows, siding and in the bathroom...
Choosing Tools
There are so many great
tools out there, choosing the right ones can be difficult...
Combination Squares
A combination square has a
ruled blade that slides back and forth, and an angled
handle with a level in it...
Cutting Glass
Whether you're framing a
picture or replacing a small windowpane you may have to cut some
glass. Well, don't be intimidated...
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A carpenter's level has three vials. The center checks for
level. Lay it across the top of your project and check the
bubble. The end with the vial facing the other direction
checks for plumb. Align it with the side of a project and
you can make sure it's perfectly straight. At the other
end there is a diagonal vial. It checks that a slope is at
a perfect forty five degree angle. Some models will also
have a window on the side so that you can easily take a
reading say from the floor where it could be hard to read
otherwise. 
A torpedo level is usually about nine inches long and has
the same vials found on a carpenters level. Its small size
is key for checking in hard to reach places. 
You may also want a line level which makes it easy to
check between two distant points. It is a couple of inches
long and has two hooks on the back. To use it, run a
string taut between your two points. Hook the level over
the string and check. You can also slide it back and forth
to check different points.