Buying Guides

Angle Grinder's can be used for a wide variety of tasks such as cutting and polishing tile, grinding out mortar, cutting stucco and pavers (diamond wheel attachment), removing loose paint and rust (wire brush attachment), and cutting or grinding steel (abrasive wheel). And the great thing is that angle grinders are not expensive. You can get a reconditioned Makita 4-1/2 inch angle grinder with a 7.5 amp motor for as little as $54.

Are you looking to purchase a Sander and have no idea which one you need? Or do you know which one you need but don't know what features to look for?

Here's the lowdown on Eight Different Types of Sanders in the market, what each is used for and what features you should look for in a sander.

Did you know they make electric Drywall Sanders? and that drywall sanders come with dust collection attachments? ~ hoooyah ~ sweet relief !

Think of your lungs as the filter of a vacuum – with the vacuum being your body. With that in mind, I think you’ll agree that dust collection and air filtration are key safety features in any workshop. Extensive exposure to wood dust in various forms can cause chronic bronchitis, emphysema and “flu-like” symptoms. Wood dust also can contain chemicals, carcinogens and fungi which can be inhaled into the lungs causing illness and/or permanent damage.

 

 

Breakin stuff! That’s the theme of our demolition tools series. Welcome to the third part in the series, regarding Breaking Hammers and Jackhammers as they’re commonly called. These tools are MADE for destruction, so break out your earplugs and let’s get down to the dirty work.