Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Cut Into a Wall Safely
Pro tips on avoiding disaster when plunge-cutting into a wall
More Reciprocating Saw 101
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How to Use the Shoe
Pro tips on controlling a saw -
When to Use the Orbital-Action Setting
Pro tips on matching the cutting action to the material
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How to Demolish a Wall
Pro tips on the right way to tear things down -
When to Use Specialty Saws
Pro tips on choosing the right reciprocating saw
Jigsaw 101
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How to Use the Orbital-Action Setting
Pro tips on setting the blade to cut through different materials -
How to Use the Speed Setting
Pro tips on maintaining speed and control when cutting with a jigsaw -
How to Cut Shapes
Pro tips on making tight-angle or curve cuts -
How to Make a Plunge Cut
Pro tips on cutting into the center of your material
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How to Use the Shoe to Cut a Beveled Curve
Pro tips on cutting curved scribe lines at an angle
Impact Driver 101
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Impact Driver 101: When to Use an Impact Driver
Pro tips on choosing between an impact driver and a drill/driver -
How to Use the Quick-Change Hex
Pro tips on quickly swapping bits on an impact driver -
How to Use the Power Selection Switch
Pro tips on matching the power level to the fastener -
How to Use the Socket-Drive Adapter
Pro tips on turning your impact driver into a socket wrench
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How to Choose Between Standard and Slim Batteries
Pro tips on knowing what jobs a driver battery can handle
Circular Saw 101
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How to Adjust the Blade Depth
Pro tips on setting the blade for the thickness of your material -
How to Square the Saw Blade
Pro tips on checking the accuracy of your circular saw blade angle -
How to Use the Sightlines
Pro tips on using the notches in the shoe to sight a cut -
How to Make an Angle Cut
Pro tips on matching the blade angle to the angle you need to cut
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How to Make a Straightedge
Pro tips on making a board to guide long rip cuts with the grain of the wood
Drill/Driver 101
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How to Use a Keyless Chuck
Pro tips on properly positioning a bit in the head of a drill -
How to Use a Transmission Switch
Pro tips on choosing the right speed for properly sinking screws and drilling holes -
How to Use the Clutch
Pro tips on adjusting the a drill's torque for efficient drilling and screw driving -
How to Use a Variable-Speed Trigger
Pro tips on using the switch to better control drilling and screw driving
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How to Set a Screw Properly
Pro tips on sinking a fastener straight without stripping it
