How to Magnetize a Screwdriver: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Expert advice on how to magnetize a screwdriver so screws are attracted to its tip. Includes info on the type of magnet you’ll need. How to Magnetize a Screwdriver, Step-by-Step: 1. Gather the materials 2. Prepare your workspace 3. Determine the magnetization direction 4. Stroke the magnet along the screwdriver 5. Test the magnetized screwdriver […]
How to Cut with a Power Saw
This guide will teach you how to use a circular saw and saber saw (jig saw) safely and effectively. Learn how to cut perfectly straight lines with a circular saw, and smooth curves and cut-outs with a saber saw. In This Article: Cutting Straight with a Circular Saw Cutting with a Saber Saw A power […]
Tips for Buying Tools as Gifts
This buying guide will help you choose the perfect tool box gifts for the new homeowner in your life. These are the perfect set of basic tools to begin filling a new DIYer’s tool box. Trying to find the perfect gift for a first-time homeowner or somebody who’s just starting out on their own? How […]
What Is a Cat’s Paw? The Purrrfect Nail Puller
A cat’s paw—also called a “nail puller”— is a carpentry tool that’s made for pulling nails during rough construction work. It’s easy to see where the cat’s paw gets its name. Made of steel, a cat’s paw is a round or hexagonal bar that curves at one end to form a pointed, cup-shaped tip with […]