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Trim lines: small brad nailers play a big role when it's time for trim-out
When I started building some 22 years ago, conventional wisdom was to hand-nail trim. In Maine, where I lived at the time, trim nailers were just...
Tools of the Trade, 09/01/05 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Pneumatic cap stapler: from papering a new roof deck to fastening foam insulation, once you try this pneumatic cap stapler you'll never want to use your hammer again
Bostitch's SB150SLBC pneumatic cap stapler is an evolution in rapid-firing button cap nails that has earned its way onto my jobsites, i used the...
Tools of the Trade, 05/01/05 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Tool test: 15-gauge finish nailers: innovative designs and lightweight materials improve the performance of finish nailers
When I started in the trades 20 years ago, there were only a few pneumatic finish nailer brands to choose from. Features were functional but crude...
Tools of the Trade, 11/01/04 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Chevy hybrid pickup truck: tackling the road and the jobsite with Chevy's new fuel-efficient pickup
Testing jobsite tools is cool. But getting a first look at Chevrolet's new hybrid Silverado, well, that brings it to a whole new level. Chevy has...
Tools of the Trade, 11/01/04 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Trim tricks: measure once, cut once
Production speed for trimming may sound contradictory to some, but it's not--speed is good. The trick is setting up a good cut room, measuring...
Tools of the Trade, 09/01/04 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Steve Veroneau's top 10 tools
1 Bosch 10-inch sliding compound miter saw: The huge cut capacity made it at home on my framing and trim sites. 1 Bosch 10-inch sliding compound...
Tools of the Trade, 07/01/04 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
The new nailers: eight new framing nailers are all about power, safety, and versatility
Since our last look at framing nailers in March 2002, eight tough new models with advanced features have hit the street and deserve a closer look....
Tools of the Trade, 05/01/04 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Quick layout and double-checks: a framer's notebook - SiteLines: dispatches from the field
Picture these scenarios: You've agonized to measure, double-check, and line up a complicated roofline, but after nailing up the rafters, you notice...
Tools of the Trade, 11/01/03 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Pressure points: need big air? We tested five compressors that will keep you moving - Compressors
Pressure points: need big air? We tested five compressors that will keep you moving. (Compressors). For large jobs, I run from four to six...
Tools of the Trade, 07/01/03 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication -
Circ city: here's what you should know about the 12 new sidewinder circ saws we field-tested for power, speed, and ease of use - Tool test: 7 1/4-inch circular saws - Buyers Guide
I remember when I bought my first sidewinder circ saw. To me it meant I was on my way to becoming a real carpenter. Twenty years and a couple...
Tools of the Trade, 03/01/03 by Steve Veroneau · More from publication
