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Really Neat DIY Cleanroom Box

Posted on March 10th, 2010
Really Neat DIY Cleanroom Box There is a really neat (pun not intended) DIY cleanroom box project tutorial over at the I Heart Robotics blog that caught our attention. This step-by-step how-to is very detailed, and shows how to create a small cleanroom-type workspace from some cheap industrial shelving, MDF, a cooling fan, and a ShopVac-type filter.
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Homemade Overarm Pin Router – Free Plans & Discussion

Posted on February 15th, 2010
Homemade Overarm Pin Router - Free Plans & Discussion Over at ArmChairDIY, there’s a great post about overarm pin routers that also includes free plans for making your own. The plans are from an older Popular Mechanics tutorial by Rosario Capotosto, and they are extremely detailed and easy to follow. The homemade overarm pin router is designed to be flexible and somewhat modular, and it looks like [...]

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How to Use a Rotary Tubing or Pipe Cutter

Posted on January 15th, 2010
After yesterday’s quick review of a Superior Tools pipe cutter, we received a few inquiries about how to properly use such a cutter. Most if not all rotary tubing and pipe cutters share a similar design. Like a C-clamp, there is always one stationary support, and one adjustable support that is mounted to the end of an [...]
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Winterize Your Home, NOW!

Posted on December 2nd, 2009
Winterize Your Home, NOW! If your home is not yet winterized, then you had better get started since December is here and winter is on the way! A great place to start is by caulking and sealing windows and other common leaky areas where cold air can seep in. There are of course many other ways that you can increase your home’s energy and [...]
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Dremel 30 Minute Miracles – Tips, How-To, & Contest!

Posted on November 5th, 2009
Dremel 30 Minute Miracles - Tips, How-To, & Contest! Dremel recognizes that more and more folks are turning to DIY projects as the economy forces them to “fix up” rather than “move up” or upgrade. To help new and seasoned DIYers alike, Dremel published a “30 Minute Miracles” brochure, which offers step-by-step instructions for 10 common home repair and remodeling projects. Dremel is also holding [...]
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Ryobi Tek4 Cordless Electronic Tool System

Posted on September 18th, 2009
Ryobi Tek4 Cordless Electronic Tool System Ryobi designed their Tek4 cordless electronic tools around a nifty (and affordable) 4V lithium-ion rechargeable battery system. Ryobi’s main selling point is that use of this system will save on costs and waste compared to using traditional AA-based tools.
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New DAP 3.0 Sealants with “Kwik Dry”

Posted on April 15th, 2009
New DAP 3.0 Sealants with "Kwik Dry" DAP has recently released a new series of sealants and caulks with Kwik Dry that can be exposed to water in just 3 hours instead of 24-36. Not only that, these DAP 3.0 sealants provide an improved waterproof and weatherproof seal and are expected to respond exceptionally well to temperature fluctuations.
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