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Articles in July-August, 2005 issue of Tools of the Trade

• Hitachi Power Tools
• Concrete pinner
• Insulated tools
• Hacksaw
• Drywall knives
• Lenox
• Pencil it in
• Super size: bigger isn't always better. For light routing, in fact, trim routers—or laminate trimmers—do more with less
  by Brent Hull
• Demolition tools
• Hammers
• Lowe
• Ridgid offers lifetime service: manufacturer sets high standards with service coverage
• Construction master: our professor of framing speaks the truth about the ancient framing square and the joy in cracking its code
  by Don Dunkley
• Measuring tool
• Pipe wrenches
• The Home Depot says it sells enough paint in a year to paint Manhattan
• Portable air system
• Take a look at the products readers liked best
• Roofing tape measure
• Caulk guns
• Bosch Power Tools North America
• At your service
  by Michael J. Bechetti
• Deals on wheels: preparation and homework are the keys to controlling your next truck purchase
  by Michael Springer
• Mini saw guide
• Hacksaw: with blades and a frame that can be configured in four different ways, Cooper Hand Tools' Nicholson Pro Series 4-in-1 high-tension hacksaw allows users to make standard cuts, as well as flush cuts, cuts in tight spaces, and inside cuts
• We'd like to know what Toyota chairman Hiroshi Okuda was thinking when he offered an idea for how his company could aid troubled U.S. auto companies: raising Toyota's prices
• First look: Hitachi miter saw: saw offers high-tech features and innovative slide system
• Stay the course: new and retooled, the latest crop of roofing nailers hits the target
  by Mike Guertin
• Hammer
• Mud masher
• Here, take the … wire?
• Perles enters U.S. market: European brand targets pro contractors here
• Wall scanner
• Miter tool
• Sound work
  by Mark Clement
• Reality check
  by Rick Schwolsky
• By the numbers
• Roof Mates Air Knife pneumatic shingle cutter: cut the shingles instead of your knuckles with this innovative air-powered tool
  by Mike Guertin
• Ratchets
• Tile and stone tools
• Good news … bad news
• Swing time: radius layout and installation techniques
  by Erik Elwell
• Pipe wrenches
• Groover
• Worth repeating
• Block work for dummies: tips for working with block and mortar
  by John Carroll
• Caulk gun
• Pliers