Power Tools Q&A http://www.about-tools.com Your Questions, Our Answers Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:52:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en How do I make a lock pick without using any power tools? http://www.about-tools.com/how-do-i-make-a-lock-pick-without-using-any-power-tools/718/ http://www.about-tools.com/how-do-i-make-a-lock-pick-without-using-any-power-tools/718/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:45:32 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/how-do-i-make-a-lock-pick-without-using-any-power-tools/718/
holbrook312 asked:


I would like to know the easiest and shortest way to make an effective pair of lock picks with household items.
I would like to know the easiest and shortest way to make an effective pair of lock picks with household items.

I would like to know this because I am very bored, and I heard that lock picking could be fun.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/how-do-i-make-a-lock-pick-without-using-any-power-tools/718/feed/ Milling Lumber with Power Tools http://www.about-tools.com/milling-lumber-with-power-tools/591/ http://www.about-tools.com/milling-lumber-with-power-tools/591/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:02:47 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/milling-lumber-with-power-tools/591/
FineWoodworking asked:


Learn how to turn rough-sawn lumber into straight, square stock with basic woodworking machinery in the latest episode of FineWoodworking.com’s video series Getting Started in Woodworking.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/milling-lumber-with-power-tools/591/feed/ Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Prevent Ice Dams http://www.about-tools.com/power-tools-carpentry-skills-how-to-prevent-ice-dams/636/ http://www.about-tools.com/power-tools-carpentry-skills-how-to-prevent-ice-dams/636/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:25:40 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/power-tools-carpentry-skills-how-to-prevent-ice-dams/636/
expertvillage asked:


Preventing ice dams requires two main protective measures: insulating the house’s ceiling to keep attic temperatures lower and venting the eaves. Keep ice dams from forming on your roof and damaging your home with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is an artist who works in several media including painting, sculpture, installation, video and mosaics. Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Erik

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/power-tools-carpentry-skills-how-to-prevent-ice-dams/636/feed/ Are Skil and/or Ryobi good brands for power tools? http://www.about-tools.com/are-skil-andor-ryobi-good-brands-for-power-tools/734/ http://www.about-tools.com/are-skil-andor-ryobi-good-brands-for-power-tools/734/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:51:48 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/are-skil-andor-ryobi-good-brands-for-power-tools/734/
Mike Y asked:


I’m looking to get a new set of power tools, and I’ve looked on Home Depot and Lowe’s sites. So far the ones that have the most “bang for your buck” are Skil (which I’ve heard of before, but don’t really know much about them) and Ryobi. Are these brands good ones, or is there a reason why their products are cheaper than say Dewalt? Thanks!

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/are-skil-andor-ryobi-good-brands-for-power-tools/734/feed/ Does anyone know where I can find a company in Europe that sells display brackets for power tools? http://www.about-tools.com/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-company-in-europe-that-sells-display-brackets-for-power-tools/652/ http://www.about-tools.com/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-company-in-europe-that-sells-display-brackets-for-power-tools/652/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:09:43 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-company-in-europe-that-sells-display-brackets-for-power-tools/652/
Me asked:


I am interested in companies that sell brackets (I think that is what they are called) that hold power tools onto shelving units. It consists of a bar and then various adapters, depending on the power tool.
Thanks for the information, but as I work for a company, we need the factory information. We can not just ask at the hardware store or go online and purchase. I hope that this is helpful

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-company-in-europe-that-sells-display-brackets-for-power-tools/652/feed/ Can a loud sound, like loud music or power tools cause your ears to bleed? http://www.about-tools.com/can-a-loud-sound-like-loud-music-or-power-tools-cause-your-ears-to-bleed/686/ http://www.about-tools.com/can-a-loud-sound-like-loud-music-or-power-tools-cause-your-ears-to-bleed/686/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:31:24 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/can-a-loud-sound-like-loud-music-or-power-tools-cause-your-ears-to-bleed/686/
John Q asked:


My ear canal had a little clotted blood in one ear, and a couple of days previous, I was at an insanely loud concert. I wasn’t wearing any protection either.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/can-a-loud-sound-like-loud-music-or-power-tools-cause-your-ears-to-bleed/686/feed/ How are dewalt power tools as far as reliability and quality? http://www.about-tools.com/how-are-dewalt-power-tools-as-far-as-reliability-and-quality/690/ http://www.about-tools.com/how-are-dewalt-power-tools-as-far-as-reliability-and-quality/690/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:39:20 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/how-are-dewalt-power-tools-as-far-as-reliability-and-quality/690/
Man asked:


Well I baught dewalt because I needed a name brand for home use on the heavy duty side.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/how-are-dewalt-power-tools-as-far-as-reliability-and-quality/690/feed/ Should I buy or rent power tools? http://www.about-tools.com/should-i-buy-or-rent-power-tools/698/ http://www.about-tools.com/should-i-buy-or-rent-power-tools/698/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:17:32 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/should-i-buy-or-rent-power-tools/698/
zaleia asked:


I am doing some general renovation and maintenance to my new home, and I’m wondering if it is worth the investment to purchase power tools or if I should rent the equipment. I don’t generally do a lot of maintenance-type work, so I am leaning towards renting the tools. But I am living in a new city and I’m not sure what reputable equipment rental companies are out there.

Thanks for any input.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/should-i-buy-or-rent-power-tools/698/feed/ Ryobi Rechargeable Batteries - Can NiCad Batteries in Power Tools be Revived & Reused? http://www.about-tools.com/ryobi-rechargeable-batteries-can-nicad-batteries-in-power-tools-be-revived-reused/710/ http://www.about-tools.com/ryobi-rechargeable-batteries-can-nicad-batteries-in-power-tools-be-revived-reused/710/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:29:51 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/ryobi-rechargeable-batteries-can-nicad-batteries-in-power-tools-be-revived-reused/710/
Maggie asked:


Some of these batteries tend to lose power after occasional use.

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]]> http://www.about-tools.com/ryobi-rechargeable-batteries-can-nicad-batteries-in-power-tools-be-revived-reused/710/feed/ Battery Adapter for 18 volt DeWalt power tools http://www.about-tools.com/battery-adapter-for-18-volt-dewalt-power-tools/592/ http://www.about-tools.com/battery-adapter-for-18-volt-dewalt-power-tools/592/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:34:05 +0000 admin http://www.about-tools.com/battery-adapter-for-18-volt-dewalt-power-tools/592/
planestuff asked:


This battery adapter enables you to use inexpensive Ryobi batteries for all your 18 volt DeWalt power tools. This was available on ebay, however ebay pulled the listing at the request of DeWalt and their parent company, The Black & Decker Corporation. They claimed the listing violates their intellectual property rights. I disagree with this decision and will appeal through the proper channels, so please check back here for a link to the re-listing when available. After all if you bought a Ford automobile and converted it to run on natural gas, and then offered that automobile for sale, would that be a violation of intellectual property?

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