Tool Reviews

This will become a pretty big part of the website. I love tools and what they can do for us. I’ll work with old and new and talk about the use and necessity of each.

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Ash Vacuum Review, Chimney Sweeping & Cleaning Wood Stove

February 17, 2023 / Leave a Comment / 8 minutes of reading

Time to get the wood stove ready for winter. We have a high-efficiency wood stove and need to sweep the chimney of creosote and clean the ash buildup inside the stove. This year we tested a new chimney brush and flexible rod kit along with an ash vacuum by shop-vac. We also made fire starter bags from chainsaw wood curls. And we highlighted a wood stove fan by EcoFan.

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Bosch Jigsaw Review & Cutting Timber Curves

November 9, 2022 / Leave a Comment / 5 minutes of reading

For my Timber Frame Style Woodshed project and Garden Pavilion Build, I used this jigsaw to cut curved profiles in the ends of 6″ x 6″ beams and in rafters. This Bosch Jigsaw model JS470EB review demonstrates the capabilities of this tool and it’s put to the test cutting heavy timbers.

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One-Handed Cutting Board - attaching corner with stainless steel screw

Tools, Tools, Tools…

February 3, 2021 / 1 minute of reading

This category of the site will highlight many new and old tools used on projects, gardens, and the homestead. Stay tuned.

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