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Fine Homebuilding October/November
2005 |
Installing
Kitchen Cabinets, Smooth and Solo
With a few special tools, you can preassemble the cabinets and cut a big
job down to size
by Mike Guertin
Installing kitchen cabinets is typically a two-man job that takes at least
a full day's work. Through many years of working alone, contributing editor
Mike Guertin has refined his procedure for installing cabinets smooth and
solo. Here Mike introduces some specialty tools, including a cabinet lift
and face-frame clamps that allow him to gang the base and upper cabinets
on the floor and hang them as one unit. Besides not needing to pay (or beg)
for help, Mike's technique also diminishes the problems cause by imperfect
floors and walls
Reciprocating-Saw
Showdown
The newest corded saws cut more aggressively than their predecessors,
and they're easier to adjust and handle
by Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin
Reciprocating saws (the Sawzall is a popular model) are well-known for their
ability to cut through just about anything and still beg for more work. Whether
you need a reciprocating saw with lots of power or a model that's light enough
to lug onto a roof, contributing editors Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin help
you pick the best saw for any job. The new generation of 'cip saws have feature
some innovative improvements. Our experts rate each saw's cutting performance,
handling, speed control, trigger action, blade changing, shoe adjustments,
blade sightlines, and maneuverability. There's also a sidebar on cordless reciprocating
saws.
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Tools of
the Trade |
September October 2005
Fabricating
Laminate Countertops
O K, I know what you're going to say-building
laminate countertops is crazy. And years ago when I was running
a big framing and trim crew, I would have agreed. Nowadays, I
remodel more and work with smaller crews, so the ability to manage
when and how the countertop is built and installed gives me better
schedule control and enables me to keep the money I'd have to
pay a fabricator. And, I can make a better product on site with
fewer mechanical joints and seams. Here's how I do it.
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El Nuevo Constructor
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September / October 2005
Clava
Doras de Tejas [ Shingle
Nailers ]
Las clavadoras de bobina para techos son las herramientas
de las que más se abusa en la obra. Aguantan el calor abrasador
en los techos bajo el sol del verano, sufren caídas de dos
pisos de altura sobre el fango congelado en el invierno y toleran
la abrasión constante cuando las arrastro sobre los gránulos
grado 10 de las tejas. Eso sin tomar en cuenta la suciedad que se
acumula dentro y fuera de las herramientas debido al entorno que
no perdona. Así que decir que las clavadoras para techos tienen
un trabajo difícil es quedarse corto.
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Coastal
Contractor |
Coming Soon
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The Journal
of Light Construction |
Coming Soon
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