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Thirteen home improvement do-it-yourself categories with hundreds of pages that save time and money building,
remodeling and repairing your home. Detailed drawings and descriptive text make it easy.

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What You Should Know About Files And Rasps  07-01

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All types of files for metal, wood and other materials are available.



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Do A Job Faster   07-02

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Do a job faster with these clever tools



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Micro tools are needed for many jobs  07-03

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Many small building and repair projects require small tools, and the
industry has responded with a wide array of specialty tools, tools that are
as meticulously designed and manufactured as the projects they will be used
on. Here are three off the shelf items that illustrated the point.



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Unique Tape Provides TWO Measurement  07-04

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Tape measures do the same thing but here is a tape that will tell you the center of any surface with your doing any math!



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Tools: Hex Lever - Razor Scraper  07-05

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Plastic handle improves Allen wrench leverage. Tool 2: Scraper with razor sharp replaceable wide blades.



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Tools: 1- Stud Finder 2- Plumb bob  07-06

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Tool 1: This compact stud finder does everything at the right price. Tool 2: Laser beam projects vertical lines.



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The Many Jaws Of Locking Pliers   07-07

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Invented over 80 years ago, locking pliers have been constantly improved with different jaws for different jobs.



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Box Joint Pliers Have Special Features   07-08

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The jaws of forged channel or tongue and groove pliers can open to selected widths. Laminateed box pliers do the same job at less cost.



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New Automatic Change Knife   07-09

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Checkout this time saving quick change box knife.



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Chalk Line Rewinds Automatically  07-10

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After you have snapped a line you must rewind the typical chalk line in a spool. This one has a spring loaded spool that does the job for you.



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Gauge Spaces Studs, Trusses And Joists  07-11

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If you are framing a wall, installing floor joists or roof trusses, this gauge will insure accuracy and also save time.



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Multi-Bit Driver Is 10 Tools In One  07-12

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This screwdriver-like tool not only contains Phillips and blade bits but also six sockets for nut driving.



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Screw Hole Center Punch And Automatic Nail Set Prevent Mistakes  07-14

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Use this tool when installing hinges to make sure screws are centered.



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New Door Lock Is Stronger Than A Deadbolt  07-15

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Install this door lock for maximum protection.



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Two Woodworking Tools That Will Last For Generations  07-16

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Start screws and drive small brads easily with these two tools.



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These Tools Chests And Tools Make Great Gifts  07-18

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These items would make great gifts for the do-it-yourselfers you know.



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Blind riveting tools  07-19

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This is how blind riveting tools work.



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Specialty levels for posts, pipes and slopes  07-20

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Specialty levels are accurate, affordable and easy to us



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Long handle locks this toolbox  07-21

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Two position Sears Craftsman ratchet screwdriver  07-22

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Bosch "Click-Change" drill chuck has many features  07-23

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Eight box wrenches in one tool  07-24

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This single tool is really eight box wrenches in one.



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How To Cut Window Glass The Easy Way   07-25

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Anyone can cut glass, if you use tese techniques.



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Vaughan titanium hammer with three interchangeable heads  07-26

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This titanium hammer has three replaceable heads.



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Vaughan color coded saws with different teeth cut on the pull stroke  07-27

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Japanese design saw cuts on the pull stroke



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Sears six paint scraper with six interchangeable blades  07-28

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Sears roll-away tool chest and Clinch wrenches make great gifts  07-29

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(1) Rotozip drill bit can cut in six directions (2) Self countersinking screw  07-30

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technological breakthroughs and individual creativity combine to produce new products...



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Crescent wide jaw adjustable wrench/Gordon under the sink stop valve wrench  07-31

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Tiered drill bit for tiered dowels  07-32

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Sears Craftsman countersink Phillips bits/Craftsman adjustable pliers  07-33

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Crescent Toolzall does many jobs  07-34

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Porter Cable Framer thin kerff saw blade cuts faster  07-35

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Stanley Suform tool cut on the push or pull stroke  07-36

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This unique cutting tool  is much like a block plane  and a file but also can plane concave surfaces.



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Vaughan saw guide for pull saw cuts  07-37

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Making precision straight and angle cuts with a pull-saw



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Stanley miter box with special back saw  07-38

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Clamping miter box kit includes a 14", 12 TPI  (teeth per inch) back saw is great for homeowner use



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Selecting Bosch reciprocating saw blades  07-39

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 Now to select the correct reciprocating saw blade the easy way



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First Alert smoke alarm can be checked by your TV or VCR remote  07-40

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Ratcheting combination wrenches by Cresent  07-41

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Combination ratchet box/open end wrench pivots for close quarter use.



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Marking tape measure, folding 45 degree triangle & pencil sharpener by C.H.Hanson  07-42

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Do a job faster with these clever tools



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Install a tacky rubber grip on your hammer  07-43

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Install a tacky rubber grip on your hammer in minutes



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Dual purpose utility knife by Wolfcraft  07-44

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Self adjusting cam-assisted locking pliers  07-45

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Dual use pliers has exclusive features such as one hand use and self
adjusting of the material being clamped



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Vaughan Bowjack tool straightens warped planks  07-46

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This tool tool helps straighten warped deck planks so the distance between is the same along the length of the plank.



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Zircon one step multi scanner locates wood and metal  07-47

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Zircon electronic tool locates wood and metal fast and accurately



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