Learning how to use a wet tile saw can be handy for projects like cutting backsplashes, cutting counter tops, kitchen re-modelling, and cutting tiles for floor and wall tiles – especially in the bathroom. The good thing is, they are an easy to use tool – which means both the DIY’er and the professional can use … Read more
Even though they are a slightly one dimensional tool, learning how to use a biscuit joiner properly is crucial to making wood joints in an efficient manner. Not only are there different joint systems and types, but different joiner tools have their different strengths and weaknesses. For example, the flexibility and range of settings on … Read more
Air hammer bits & attachments can be used for a range of tasks and purposes. We discuss these bits and attachments in the guide below. 11 Air Hammer Bits & Attachments and Their Uses As we mentioned in our Buyer’s Guide & Reviews to Air Hammers and Air Chisels, these tools are mainly … Read more
So, most demo tool users would be familiar with the common jackhammer bits, and demolition hammer attachments. Narrow and wide chisels, bull pointed bits, spade attachments & demo drill bits are some of the more frequently used ones. But, what about other less commonly used bits for specialised tasks and applications? Here are 15 commonly and … Read more
Knowing how to use a jackhammer or demolition hammer is important for breaking concrete, rock, stone, pavement, asphalt, render on walls, and really any hard surface on the ground or walls that can be broken. Demolition hammers are the handheld smaller tools used to break mainly horizontally into surfaces. Jackhammers are heavier tools that are used … Read more
If you are just learning how to use a pole saw, you should be aware they were mainly designed to cut branches overhead up to 8-10 inches thick, which would usually be unreachable from the ground with any other tool. Cutting branches overhead can be dangerous, so there are safety precautions we’ve listed below which you … Read more
Pole saws and their various pole saw attachments make these power cutting tools very versatile. Whether you have an existing tool that can take a pole saw attachment, or you’re looking for a new pole saw altogether, you’ll want to know what your options are when buying a new tool or attachment to perform pole saw … Read more
Chainsaw safety equipment is a smart choice anytime you’re cutting with a chainsaw – whether you’re in your backyard, or working in forestry, logging, landscaping, and as an arborist. The chainsaw blade/chain, swinging/falling branches and falling onto the hard ground are some of the dangers you’ll be vulnerable to. So, buying the best chainsaw safety helmet to … Read more
Maybe you are looking to do some casual chainsaw cutting in the backyard, or somewhere on your property. Or maybe you are a professional arborist, logger/forester, landscaper or someone who cuts with high powered blades & spends some time up in trees for a living. In both cases, a good pair of chainsaw gloves will … Read more
When considering how to cut tiles, it helps to know the different tools for cutting tiles that are available for you to use. Different tools will be better or worse at performing certain types of cuts such as: Straight, precise and square cuts Angled or mitred cuts on a 45 degree angle Circular holes, cutouts … Read more