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Cordless drills offer the convenience of mobility and the ability to switch batteries whenever you need to for a consistent charge. In recent years, they’ve even matched the power of their corded counterparts. That being said, there’s no denying the weight added by a battery to the drill. Typically speaking, cordless drills weigh between 3.5 […]
If you’re not experienced in DIY and home improvement projects, you might be wondering how it all works. It’s not completely necessary to drill a hole into the wood before landing a screw. But there are a few reasons why you may want to consider it. It certainly seems like it would be easier, but
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So you’re looking for a new blacksmithing apron because you’re tired of forge fragments burning holes into your new shirts. If you’re in the market for a new blacksmith apron, then this article is for you. Here is a list of all the products mentioned below (click for quick navigation): 🏆 Hudson Durable Goods Woodworking Waxed
Gloves are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment for blacksmiths. Whether you’re new to blacksmithing or you want to upgrade a pair of old gloves, you’ll need to know what are the best blacksmith gloves. I’m going to run through some recommended gloves, and then cover some important safety tips, such as
Cordless tools offer all sorts of benefits that make them easier to use. Portability, varying voltages, and the ability to switch out a battery whenever you need to are undeniably useful advantages. However, there are many different opinions when it comes to the voltage of battery-powered tools. It depends on the task you’re using the
I was recently working in my garage using a corded drill I have, which is a ½”. This means it takes drill bits with ½” shafts. I always use this drill for my drywall mud mixer (which has a ½” shaft) and never really thought about it, until it stopped working, that is. I decided
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There are a lot of tools out there. Some are essentials for any toolbox; others are specific to certain jobs or careers. Some seem to do the same thing, like electric screwdrivers and drills. As one starts to build up their tool repertoire, you may start to ask yourself what tools do I need? The
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Cast iron is a sturdy metal that’s used in all sorts of applications. If you need to attach something to it or you have to release pressure, you could be worried about breaking a drill bit. However, it’s not as challenging as you might think. You can drill a hole through cast iron with any
As any blacksmith will tell you, proper eye-protection equipment is very important, and you should always be wearing safety glasses when at work. Much like construction work, blacksmiths need to always be prepared for accidents. Here is a list of all the products mentioned in this article (click for quick navigation): 🥇 DEWALT DPG82-11 Safety Goggles
I have a few cordless tools in my workshop which include a couple of cordless drills and a cordless impact driver. My two drills are Black and Decker and the driver is a Dewalt. The other day, my battery ran out unexpectedly on my Black and Decker cordless drill, so I thought to myself, ‘hey,
