Dennis Bauman

What Size Drill Bit for a 1/2″ Tap? [Answered]

A drill surrounded by measuring tools, a floor plan and screws

Drilling operations are very common in every household, be it to fix a photo frame on the wall or install fasteners in them. While the process seems straightforward, specific parameters need to be checked before proceeding. Here, you’ll see what size drill bit is needed for a 1/2 NPT tap. What Size Drill Bit for …

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How To Round Wood Edges Without A Router

Person smoothening the edges of a piece of wood

If you do not have a router and you need to round off the wooden edges, you can still go ahead and do it. However, it would be best if you had the right alternative tools to get the job done. The wood router is a modern innovation, but even before that, woodworkers could round …

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How To Unlock a Miter Saw

Miter Saw

If you intend to operate a miter saw, you must understand how to lock or unlock it. It helps you handle the saw with all the safety concerns! Some of the applications due to which a miter saw is highly demanding are cutting the picture frames, door frames, crown molds, and others. Also, for every …

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How To Use A Core Drill

Core drill cutters

Core drills are pieces of equipment preferable for drilling giant holes within concrete surfaces. These are the holes that are not achievable with the use of rotary hammers or hammer drills. In fact, there are several sizes of core drills, and special manufacturing processes are implemented for them. Along with different drills, there are different …

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How To Bead Blast

Tile flooring cleaned by bead blasting

Bead blasting is another name given to abrasive blasting and sandblasting. It is done against a substrate such as aluminum or steel. These substrates demand surface smoothening or conditioning. Furthermore, bead blasting is often carried out with media that undergo jagging, leaving behind a coarser finish over the surface. In addition to that, bead blasting uses …

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How to Drill Into a Brick Without a Hammer Drill

Brick fireplace under construction

Whether you want to put shelves, hang photo frames, or fix a TV, you need drilling into bricks. The easiest way is to use a hammer drill to cut into the brick wall. But most people are not aware of using the hammer drill appropriately. Hence, it is wise to look for other alternatives to …

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How To Cut Flagstone With A Circular Saw

Flagstone décor on a landscape

Flagstone is a robust exterior designing material that comes in different shapes and sizes. It is an ideal choice for landscape designing but cutting it into the desired shape is challenging. Here is a step-by-step guide that’ll teach you how to cut flagstone with a circular saw. How To Cut Flagstone With A Circular Saw …

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How To Cut Floorboard With A Circular Saw

Man using a circular saw

Although floorboards come with durability and are ideal for long-term use, cracks and splits can cause irreparable damages. A perfect solution to this is replacing your floorboard with a new one that fits your room size. If you’ve got the new piece but don’t know how to cut floorboard with a circular saw, this guide …

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How To Cut Granite With a Circular Saw

Granite pieces

Granite countertops are a favorable choice if you want to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom due to their numerous benefits. They are stain-resistant and heat-resistant, and that makes them sturdy and durable. If you are wondering how to cut granite with a circular saw, then you’ve come to the right place. How To Cut Granite …

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How To Cut PVC Pipe With a Circular Saw

A close up shot of a table circular saw

While doing home projects or projects related to irrigation, water mains, etc., the PVC pipes often require cutting. PVC pipes are made with non-corrosive material and are easy to install. They are durable, recyclable, sustainable, and cost-efficient. Here’s how to cut PVC pipe with a circular saw. How To Cut PVC Pipe With a Circular …

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How to Cut Stone With a Circular Saw

Man cutting a stone slab using a circular saw

If you browse the internet to find tools for cutting a stone, you will come across a paving stone splitter, hammer, etc. However, a circular saw is the most convenient and affordable tool. In this post, I will help you learn how to cut stone with a circular saw with ease and safely. How to …

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