Recent content by goodWood

I started with FUEL surge impact driver and followed with the crown stapler and 23 gauge pin nailer. All work great, light and easy to handle and plenty of power for my use. I have the Rover LED but I actually prefer this Klein light form factor is more flexible and seems to output the same or...

I also recommend the Evolution 12" with dust suppression. I used it in a basement for installing a French drain. Worked great for this one job so far. No exhaust fumes and the water really kept down all that nasty dust. I put a price alert and got it for $250 but I think the price is about...

I have duplicates mostly because I'll have a well-liked tool which I just can't find, so I'm forced to buy another one which magically causes the missing one to reappear

Some friends asked for a magnetic knife holder made out of walnut for their kitchen. I had this hefty piece of walnut in the scrap bin that I picked up at an estate sale that was the perfect size. Except after the first cut on the tablesaw I realized it was teak and not walnut. Came out nice anyway.

I have the Ryobi 16 and 18 gauge nailers-- purchased on specials. Less expensive than DeWalt or Milwaukee. They work fine for my homeowner use. Way more convenient than hauling out a compressor and dealing with hoses for the small jobs I often do.

I have 3 corded routers used for many years, but recently got a DeWalt DCW600 20v. It's a joy to use. Really like the brake. It's the first one I reach for. But all depends on the use-- not appropriate with bigger 1/2" shank bits.

We just had our 100+ year old stucco house repainted. Stucco was in generally good condition--mostly old paint peeling. We first had a stucco contractor patch some big cracks due to settling for an addition in the 1980's and around a window replacement. Painters fixed a several other smaller...

these work well if the head is chewed up or missing

I've had these for about 30 years. Built like a battleship. Super heavy duty--steady as a rock--I've used them as scaffolding to stand on. I think Trojan makes something similar now. I've been meaning to make something for lighter duty work such as the stage-hand style 1x4 that might be the...

If you have IKEA near you, try the Tertial articulating lamps. About $14 dollars each. I have a couple mounted on the wall behind my workbench. Replaced the bulbs with some higher lumen and high CRI bulbs for accurate color rendition. Also mounted one on the band saw. Best bang for the...