In this video, Dave Mertz at Woodmagazine.com will show you how to sharpen a chisel. I found his approach easy and straight forward. He takes a grinder, sandpaper, a honing guide, and a little finesse to get the job done.
You can find all these tools for the job below:
Grinder
Sandpaper: 100 grit, 150 grit, 220 grit, 320 grit
Honing Guide
Bevel Gauge
Great Video. Happy Sharpening.
Usually reading instructions on how to repair your DeWalt Power Drill would be pretty complicated. It would take at least 10 minutes to read the instructions and then start on the project. Well, have no fear here’s a video on exactly how to repair your DeWalt Power Drill in just a few short minutes. Amazing, in just 6 minutes you’ll know how. If you need a new one, you can look here.
Ever had one of those days when your power tools were too much for the job? Check out this video where having too much torque can lead to a bad day. If you’re interested in buying the drill in this video, you can find it right here. Check out all the Milwaukee 18 Volt Drills now.
Ever wanted to see the DeWalt Radial Arm Saw in action? Well, if you’re a wood working pro, watch these guys use their favorite tool. If you want to know more on DeWalt Tools, click here.
It all started about 4 months ago. One day, I came home and noticed a buildup of green coating on the outside exterior of my home. My previous home had a different siding which never allowed me to experience the wonderful joys of power washing. Time went by and the the mildew on the home began to build up causing the green film to look ever more disgusting. I tried to ignore it but, it didn’t go away. Finally, asking several neighbors how they dealt with it, they replied that they would simply scrub it down, pour clorox and dish detergent together and wash it off. That sounded nice, but i didn’t have a power washer. Asking about the price of having someone do it for me they replied the cost would be $160. I thought it would be easier doing myself. Well, if you’ve never had to power wash your house on a ladder, let me tell you first hand, its not easy and be prepared to get wet!
After borrowing one and not having much success. I decided to find a power washer that had enough PSI but wouldn’t cost $1000. After all, I wasn’t going into business full time doing this. After researching several models, I decided on the Karcher with 2600 PSI. It has a Honda engine with 5.5 HP and a maximum wate rate of 2.3 GPM.
The machine itself weighs 72 pounds was a snap to put together. The best part about the machine was the ease of snapping on the 25ft high pressure hose. You simply pull back on the connector and release it into place to attach to the power washer and the pressure nozzle. After putting in the oil and filling it with gas the power washer was a breeze to start. What’s also nice about this model is the detergent tank on the front. This allows you to cart around the detergent with you rather than worrying out the siphon hose being stuck in a bucket or container.
If you’re going to tackle the job, I recommend pre-soaking the mildew with the detergent and using a scrub brush to knock the mildew loose. Then go back with your power washer and blast the mildew away. This specific one came with several flow nozzles, from 0, 25, 45, and 60. I spent most of my time using the 25 degree flow because it offered the ability to easily sweep back and forth over the troubled areas. All in all a great product. I also used the Simple Green solution since it was very safe on near by plants.
Happy Power Washing.
The Tool Man