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Eposode #104 – Reconditioned Tools

March 18, 2010

Should the Handyguy consider “reconditioned” tools when making a purchase on the Handyguys Podcast store? The Handyguys talk about their experience with reconditioned tools and invite a listener the chime in on his recent purchase of a sweet Bosch compound miter saw through the Handyguys Amazon store.

There are many advantages to reconditioned, but before the [...]

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Episode #56 – Deck Material and Design Part 2

March 12, 2009
This western red cedar pergola makes a nice addition to an existing deck

In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast the Handyguys Brian & Paul continue their interview with Paul Mackie from The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
This part of the interview contains discussion of:

Can a handyguy build his own deck.
Exotics versus cedar versus synthetics
Quality of cedar in various markets

Tips and considerations for a DIYer when building [...]

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Episode #53 – Mowers, Drills and Garbage Disposals

February 19, 2009
Garbage Disposal

The Handyguys answers some questions and then discuss Garbage Disposals
First of all, please watch our videos from Episode #52 and  take our survey.  We would love some  more feedback!

A garbage disposal is something most of us have but the troubleshooting  instructions are probably missing..  The Handyguys discuss ways to fix these little beasts when they [...]

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Episode #9 – Drill It!

March 13, 2008
Drills - From left to right - Milwalkee #1630, Makita HP1621FK, old Craftsman, Makita LXT BHP451, Milwalkee Magnum 0234, Bosch LIon PS20, Porter Cable 9966

The Handyguys discuss and test drills
In this episode, the Handyguys discuss the basic variety of drills. They also answer a couple questions about the the best drill to use for difficult jobs like putting large holes in joists and drilling holes in concrete.

There is an amazing variety of drills on the market today so [...]

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Episode #5 – Compress It!

February 14, 2008

It’s time for another Handyguys tool challenge. On this show, the Handyguys take two very different compressors and run them through their paces. The listeners get to hear the difference between a small Makita MAC700 2 HP 2.6-gallon “hot dog” compressor and an older Porter-Cable compressor similar to the CPF4515 [...]

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