Recently added articles from Tools of the Trade:
Building our bench.(Editor's Note)
May 01, 2006 ... I'm pleased to introduce TOOLS' new senior editor, Michael Springer. Michael brings with him a long construction background along with a deep and detailed curiosity, understanding, and love for tools; a degree in architecture; and a passion for construction ...
Lost in transition.(Editor's Note)
May 01, 2006; Schwolsky, Rick ... One of the toughest transitions facing any trade-based business owner is knowing when to let go ... of your tools. It's an awkward moment for sure because so much self-perception and personal identification, ingrained over years of hard work and jobsite camaraderie, are wrapped up in the ...
Hilti.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... Hilti is offering the first tool leasing arrangement we've heard of. Its Fleet Management program allows contractors to tool-up without paying-up (up-front, that is) by paying ...
Members of Ridgefield Supply Co., a lumberyard in Ridgefield, Conn., have launched From Builders For Rebuilders.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... Members of Ridgefield Supply Co., a lumberyard in Ridgefield, Conn., have launched From Builders For Rebuilders, a nonprofit organization that is collecting new and used power and hand tools at participating pro ...
ACIMALL.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... Italian woodworking machine and tool manufacturers are trying to expand global markets for their products through their trade organization ACIMALL (www. acimall.com), which represents 215 of the 300 companies ...
ToolBase Services (www.toolbase.org), an online resource of the NAHB Research Center.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... ToolBase Services (www.toolbase.org), an online resource of the NAHB Research Center, lists tools you can use to conduct diagnostics on your new homes' HVAC systems, including a balometer, which measures airflow from floor registers and diffusers; a duct ...
By the numbers.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... 100 Maximum recommended decibel exposure for a two-hour period 101 Approximate decibel level of a circ saw 114 Approximate decibel level of a hammerdrill ...
A toolbelt doesn't count.(Too Weird for Words)
May 01, 2006 ... A California carpenter is facing indecent exposure charges after homeowners returned to find him building bookcases in their house last October--naked. According to the Oakland Tribune, Percy Honniball told police he didn't want to get his clothes dirty and has a ...
A fraternity house's dream come true.(Too Weird for Words)
May 01, 2006 ... Haldis Gundersen of Kristiandsund, Norway, got a big surprise recently when she turned on the water to clean up after dinner and found beer flowing from her faucet, the Associated Press reported. At the Big Tower Bar, two floors ...
Pencil it in.(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... Southern Building Show and Conference June 8-10 Atlanta 800-854-7736 www.souther ...
You might be a toolhound if ..(TOOLS worthy: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD)
May 01, 2006 ... ... your wife asks you to set the table and you run ...
Job sites: your dream job could be just a few clicks away.(CAREERS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... The current labor shortage is keeping skilled contractors in hot demand, which means more opportunities for you to find the job that fits. In addition to newspaper classifieds or Web sites like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com, there are a number of Internet-based resources designed ...
Back to school: construction education center to open.(EDUCATION)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... On May 6 and 7, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo celebrated the groundbreaking for its new Center for Construction Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility that will house the university's Construction Management Department. The 58,000 square-foot facility will ...
Pneumatic tools.(HOT FINDS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... Milwaukee has introduced a line of seven pneumatic tools: six nailers, including a 3 1/2-inch roundhead framer, a coil roofing nailer, and a 16-gauge straight finish nailer, as well as an 18-gauge narrow crown ...
Metal-cutting bits.(HOT FINDS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... The RotoZip XB-MC1 is the industry's first metal-cutting cutout saw bit, says Bosch. Durable and heavy-duty, the bits are ideal for cutting duct work, metal studs, gutters, sheet ...
Simpson strong-tie installation pocket guide.(TRAINING CENTER: WHERE TO GO FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE TRADES)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... Structural connector engineer and manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is adding to its extensive training library with a quick-reference pocket installation guide. This detail-oriented, bilingual pictorial booklet provides a quick visual reference on how to ...
Truss Technology Workshop.(TRAINING CENTER: WHERE TO GO FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE TRADES)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... Offered by the Wood Truss Council of America, Truss Technology Workshops offer education and CEUs on structural building components for a range of jobs in the industry, including inspectors, architects, and suppliers. For builders and contractors, online courses include "Truss Basics." ...
Valsi Generators.(RECALLS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... VALSI GENERATORS Product: Valsi Power Equipment Single Phase Portable Generators, models G38MGO750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV. Recalled generators are black with blue label with Valsi Generator printed on it. Problem" The fuel tanks ...
Tap/Cummins Air Compressors.(RECALLS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... TAP/CUMMINS AIR COMPRESSORS Product: Tap Enterprises/Cummins Industrial Tools Mini 2-Gallon Pancake Air Compressors. Problem: Undersized power cord can overheat and pose fire hazard; improper assembly of power cord strain ...
Crain Cutter Toe-Kick Saws.(RECALLS)
May 01, 2006; Tomasulo, Katy ... CRAIN CUTTER TOE-KICK SAWS Product: Crain Cutter Co. Toe-Kick Saw Model 795 [with blue handle and motor housing) Problem: The handle could break, causing the user to lose control, which could ...
