Hot Tools & Equipment How-Tos
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: Replace a Zippo wick
This video will show you how to replace a wick in a standard Zippo lighter. This method can also be used in many other similar style lighters. As you will see in the video, you might not even need to change it, but rather just use what's left. There's a lot hidden in there!
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.
How To: Use a digital multimeter
This is a tutorial for how to use a multimeter to take volt and amp measurements of a silicon solar cell and solar modules.
How To: Magnetize a screwdriver
This will show you how to magnetize your screwdrivers. Very easy to do, and very handy when working in tight spaces. Don't drop any more screws. Do this!
How To: Sink a nail into a hard surface without bending
This helpful little video will show you how to beat a nail into a hard wall without bending it. Watch to see the simple and easy answer.
How To: Change the spark plug on a trimmer
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the spark plug on your trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the air filter on a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your push mower.
How To: Change and sharper the blade on a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change and sharpen the blade on your push mower.
How To: Change the oil in a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the oil in your push mower.
How To: Change the fuel filter on a trimmer
this is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the fuel filter on a garden trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the air filter on your trimmer
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the air filter on your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Restring your trimmer
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to restring a garden trimmer head.
How To: Grease the head on your trimmer
This is a step by step tutorial of how to grease the head on your garden trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the oil & filter in your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the oil & oil filter on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Change the spark plugs on your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the spark plug on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Change the fuel filter on your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the fuel filter on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Setup and use the Festool LR 32 system
This video tutorial shows the setup and use of the Festool LR 32 system that can be used when building cabinets. This how-to video is a must-watch for all furniture and woodwork enthusiasts.
How To: Make a hot knife for cutting plastic
Sometimes easy is the answer, as you'll see in this video on how I finally made a hot knife for cutting plastic. Make a hot knife for cutting plastic.
How To: Sharpen a bench plane iron with waterstones
You can use 1000 and 6000 grit waterstones to sharpen a plane blade. Use a Veritas Mk II honing jig, and discover the David Charlesworth "ruler trick" for polishing just the edge of the back of the blade.
How To: Sharpen a wood chisel
Sharpen a chisel using a Veritas Mk II honing jig, diamond stones and very fine (0.5 micron) micro-finishing film.
How To: Cut stair parts with the Festool MFT 1080
This video illustrates how to use the Festool MFT 1080 in conjunction with the 55 to cut threads and risers for building stairs for home improvement projects.
How To: Drill a square hole
This video shows you how to drill a square hole. Drill a square hole.