The leveling is a pain in the rear as you keep having to lift up stones, scrape a little bit of the crushed limestone paver base to one side or the other and do it again, but the result is really nice.The back lip is about an inch at the back bottom of the stone that is raised out about a half inc more...
Toyota sedan and the harmonic balancer pulley bolt sheared off flush with the crankshaft end. I couldn’t get any drill bits to bite. Used the easy-out and did what all the pro mechanics said couldn’t be done. Start with a small diameter masonry bit. Insert a masonry nail, hit with hammer to br more...
For drilling in metal, a dull drill just plain won’t drill. I start with the drill held against the wheel, so that the cutting edge is horizontal and againstthe bench grinder wheel. The important thing is that the cutting edge ends up the most forward part of the drill, that the point stays ce more...
A bolster chisel is beveled on one-side of the blade and is used to break off large pieces or sections. A pitcher chisel is beveled on both sides of the blade and is used to cut straight lines. Sculpting or engraving stone requires a wide variety of specialized tools and chisels. The most help more...
The same can be said about construction in general, and especially exterior wall assemblies. In those instances, the selection of a thru-wall flashing product that can be brought flush to the outside face of the veneer is critical. and even more important is the concern of melting of the asphalti more...
If you ned to cut through concrete, stone, brick or pavers faster and more efficiently, use hand held cut off saws. You can even cut through metal pipe with ductile iron blade. We offer a wide selection of very high quality hand held concrete saws. But concrete strength isn’t your only concre more...
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Not sure whether to use dry or wet bits? The point angle, or the angle formed at the tip of the bit, is determined by the material the bit will be operating in. The lip angle determines the amount of support provided to the cutting edge. A very acute point angle has more web surface area presented more...
A small crack can very quickly turn into a much larger one, especially on sloped driveways. If your concrete patio or driveway is not level and has cracks, a much larger repair must be done at a higher cost to you. In addition, using pavers is also more labor intensive, adding to the overall cost more...
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Basic tools are made of carbon steel, not stainless steel (which is softer). The key to quality in a woodworking chisel is the steel. Keep your eyes open and you might be lucky enough to find a piece of history that’s perfectly useful today. To start viewing messages, select the forum that yo more...
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Most membrane roof leaks can be traced to the failure to seal and secure roof edges. Apply a thin bead of our special silicone caulk to the back of a termination bar to prevent water from running behind the bar, and screw the termination bars through the rubber and tape and into the fascia.This d more...