I am looking for advice on buying an electric chainsaw for a medium sized yard that, apparently, has a lot of rather large tree limbs fall into it. I need to know: What features to look for - Brands or models to avoid - How powerful a motor - How long a bar is needed.
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posted by Slap*Happy
on Mar 26, 2013 -
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I am shopping for a power tool for simple woodworking/cutting - on a budget. What would you recommend?
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posted by tgelston
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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What kind of sander should I get to sand a variety of household projects? This weekend, I’ll be sanding the untreated pine interior of some fixed cupboards and shelves, with lots of tight, awkward corners. I'll also be sanding back spakfilla on masonry walls where I’ve filled in nail holes. I’m sanding so I can paint. Later on (in a few months) I might sand down some wood furniture. I don’t think I’ll use the sander for any exterior work. What kind of sander should I get AskMe – and why?
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posted by t0astie
on May 19, 2011 -
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Is a 40cc saw bladed brushcutter ridiculous overkill for clearing out a 1 acre woodlot?
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posted by mindsound
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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One battery, multiple tools: for what line of power tools did I see a commercial that featured one battery that you could switch out between the tools?
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posted by sjuhawk31
on Jul 31, 2009 -
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A few years ago I saw a video where someone made a table saw technology where if the blade touches your skin it stops immediately and all you get is a knick on your finger. I was curious if this is being built into table saws yet? And if not why isn't it?
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posted by GregX3
on Jun 28, 2008 -
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We just bought a house on 2 acres of wooded land. I need help with leaf management (fall is coming soon!) and path/trail maintenance. More specifically, I think I want suggestions for leaf blowers and string trimmers/brushcutters.
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posted by JMOZ
on Sep 26, 2007 -
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Power-tool help: The people at Black and Decker are behaving like...well...tools...
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posted by TeamBilly
on Mar 29, 2006 -
7 answers
Power tool reviews. I'm in the market for some power tools, but I can't seem to find a decent review site to help me decide...
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posted by Chrischris
on Jan 22, 2006 -
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Cutting Tools: I want to cut shapes out of thick stacks of paper and maybe wood laminates. Easy enough, right? Except I want to be able to do cuts that
only go from one point in the interior to another point in the interior -- cuts that don't go all the way across or otherwise break the edge. Are there good choices for tools?
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posted by weston
on Dec 30, 2005 -
12 answers
Drilling holes in glass blocks without breakage: Looking for tips (and anecdotes about diamond drill bits) to stop burning (drilling?) through other people's money.
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posted by artifarce
on Nov 16, 2005 -
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I need to stock a home workshop. What basic power tools should I acquire? Which tools aren't really needed? What about good books on maintaining and improving an older home? [more inside]
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posted by jdroth
on Jun 1, 2004 -
36 answers
