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How To: Use a pocket hole jig in your home repair projects
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to attach two pieces of wood that can be detached later on in your house project.
How To: Use a cordless drill driver
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a power tool that drills holes and drives screws to precise depths, without any electrical cords. A great tool for you home!
How To: Use a jigsaw
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates some cool features on a cordless jigsaw tool for all of your woodworking needs for your home.
How To: Use a table saw
Tim Carter discusses the many uses of table saws and shares some table saw tips. Watch this video to learn about how a table saw can help you rip lumber and make difficult cuts.
How To: Install wainscoting to enrich your room
Tim Carter explains how to install wainscoting that will be stable, solid and beautiful. Watch the video for the best results.
How To: Extract screws
A reverse drill bit can make quick work of a stripped screw. Tim Carter demonstrates how easy it is to remove damaged screws with a reverse drill bit. You won't be frustrated any longer by ruined screws.
How To: Use and maintain welding equipment
In this video series, our expert Terry Leafty will teach you about safety equipment including hoods, body protection, sleeves, and welding hats before showing you the different types of welders.
How To: Construct a cutting torch
What, you need to cut some styrophor or some steel? Well, you're in luck. This will show you how to make a cutting torch to do just that.
How To: Use concrete mixing paddles
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the concrete mixing paddle tools.
How To: Use a wasp and dremel to etch concrete
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to uses wasps and dremels to make designs in concrete.
How To: Use a squeegee & spiked roller on concrete
Watch this video from the Concrete Network on proper use of the notched squeegee & spiked roller to apply epoxy floor coatings.
How To: Use concrete grinding equipment
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn proper use and function of concrete grinders on decorative concrete floors.
How To: Use a turbo roller for a concrete overlay
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the turbo roller tool to apply concrete overlays & toppings to patios, walkways & floors.
How To: Use a trowel for concrete resurfacing
Watch this video from the Concrete Network for tips & techniques for using a concrete trowel, magic trowel, skimmer, or squegee to apply overlays.
How To: Place concrete tampers
Tampers are used to push large aggregate and rocks into the concrete surface. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use this tool to place concrete that has large aggregate or what is called a harsh mix.
How To: Use a squeegee vacuum for concrete cleaning
Squeegee vacuums are used after water or liquid is used to clean concrete. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to vaccuum wet surfaces in preparation for finishing.
How To: Use Mongoose concrete saws and blades
Watch this video from the Concrete Network for tips on using the Mongoose concrete cutting machine to cut intricate designs in concrete surfaces before coloring.
How To: Use a pump sprayer for concrete coloring
Pump sprayers are used to apply stains & sealers to decorative concrete surfaces. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to get various tips & techniques on selecting the right sprayer for each type of job.
How To: Use a hi-speed burnisher to polish concrete
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to clean & maintain concrete with this high-speed propane burnisher. Scrub & buff concrete surfaces to restore the original shine.
How To: Use an overhead projector for concrete coloring
An overhead projector can easily be used to transfer high-end graphics onto a concrete floor in preparation for saw cutting or coloring. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to see how.
How To: Use a concrete moisture test
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the moisture test, calcium chloride test, and pH test when pouring a concrete overlay or epoxy.
How To: Use a portable concrete and mortar mixer
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the mix-n-go tool, which is used to mix small amounts of concrete.
How To: Use a micro-fiber mop to apply floor wax
Watch this video from the Concrete Network learn how to use a Micro-Fiber mop tool to apply floor wax to concrete.
How To: Use laser levels for concrete forming
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the laser level or builder's leveling tools for forming a concrete slab.
How To: Use a HVLP cup gun to stain concrete
Watch this video to learn the proper function and use of the HVLP (high volume low pressure) cup gun tool. This is used for staining concrete surfaces to create vibrant colors and intricate designs.
How To: Use the hopper gun to resurface concrete
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the hopper spray gun tool.
How To: Use hand floats and darby finishing tools for concrete
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the different types of hand floats and darbies. This video includes tips on selecting the proper trowel and an explanation as to why each concrete finishing tool is used.
How To: Use a gauge rake & smoothing paddles
Watch this video from Concrete Network to to learn the proper function and use of the gauge rake and smoothing paddle tools used for leveling concrete.
How To: Use a come-a-long placing concrete tool
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the come-a-long concrete tool to push and pull concrete into place.
How To: Use the fresno concrete trowel
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the fresno tool.
How To: Use edging trowels
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use a variety of edging tools including hand, combination and walking edgers.
How To: Use a bull float
Watch this video to learn the correct way to level wet concrete with a bull float.
How To: Use a buffing machine
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how use a buffing machine and its accessories.
How To: Use cut-off concrete saws & saw blades
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the cut-off saw, used to cut control joints in concrete in order to prevent cracking.
How To: Use concrete grinders and blades
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of handheld concrete grinders and blades, used for making detailed cuts in concrete.
How To: Use high end concrete grinders and blades
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use high end decorative concrete tools, grinder and blades.
How To: Use the Barracuda & Shark engraving tools
Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to properly use the baracuda and shark air driven tools to engrave grahics into concrete.
How To: Replace flint in a Zippo
This video is to show how to replace a flint in your Zippo lighter. It's really simple. Most people already know how to do this, so if you're watching this, you should feel sorry for yourself.
How To: Disassemble a Dewalt 36V battery
Here is the safe way to disassemble the Dewalt 36V A123 battery pack -- WITHOUT BLOWING THE BMS (metal covered circuit on top of cells) to use the cells with an electric bike or whatever.
How To: Use a curbing machine to pour concrete
Learn how to use the Miller Concrete Landscape Curbing Machine. You will also learn the basics of making curbing mix.