Workshop Wednesday: 8 Must-See Tools & More!

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As part of The Home Depot ProSpective campaign this quarter, we received an eight piece DeWalt combo kit. We were impressed with the kit and felt we needed to share a closer look at the tools. 

As this combo offers basic tools, it would be a great gift for someone wanting to start their tool collection or add to or upgrade what they already have to battery powered. 

Along with the eight tools, you get the rolling ToughSystem box, accessories like a circular saw blade and angle grinder blade, a battery charger and three batteries. Everything you need to get started!

Links from the show:

• Mid-Century Chair Upholstery Post
• A-Frame Tree Post
• MDP Newsletter
• Submit your project

On today's show:

• What's in the box? (1:00)
• A Closer look, Angle Grinder: (5:13)
• Project follow-up, Mid-Century Chair Upholstery: (7:30)

Product:

• DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit (8-Tool) w/(2) 2Ah and (1) 4Ah 20-Volt MAX Batteries and ToughSystem Box (Home Depot)
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We previously opened the box so you can't see how well everything was packed. Everything comes with all the manuals you need to read to be able to safely operate all the individual tools.

The kit includes a basic drill/driver--the workhorse of the home DIYer! Here we are using it to install a garage door opener.

Anther great tool for a homeowner wanting to get into woodworking is a battery powered circular saw. This one worked great. Tip: Be sure to use the correct blade for the material you are cutting.

When a drill/driver just won't get the job done, the impact driver is there to pick up the slack. Use this for tougher jobs. Tip: you'll need impact rated bits for this tool.

Ahhh, one of my favorites--the DeWalt multi-tool. I love this quote from one of their video titles, "It's not one tool, it's all of them." It has a variety of blades to do everything from metal cutting to sanding hard to reach area.

This is another tool that we end up using a lot. It's a reciprocating saw. Here we are using it to cut slices from a tree trunk. With the different blades, you can cut metal, wood, and with a pruning blade, you can do a little cordless tree trimming.

Also in the kit, is this impact wrench. Its main use, for home mechanics, is to remove lug nuts from tires.

The angle grinder is another versatile tool as it has various blades for different uses. It is important to read and follow all the instructions in the owner's manual for all these tools, but really important for an angle grinder. Don't try to bypass any of the safety protocols.

As you can see, sparks fly when using this tool. Use protective gear, secure your work piece, and don't work around combustible material.

No comment here--just a cool pic!

Also, on this episode of workshop Wednesday, we followed up with a project we did last year around this time. Steph called me out on not finishing my dining room chairs in a timely manner! 

Actually, we did this to share how sometimes projects don't go according to plan and end up being much more work then we anticipated. The hang up with these chairs was my desire to maintain the mid-century detail on the upper part of the chair. This detail is proving extremely frustrating, as I'm having trouble making it "perfect." 

In order to get these chairs done, I need to let go of "perfect" and be fine with the results. Sometimes we DIYers can be our own worst critics!

And, to close out the show, we chose the winner of the 30 square feet of Aspect backsplash tile. Thank you to all that entered and signed up to receive our weekly newsletter. 

Actually, the last thing was shared was a really cool DIY alternative Christmas tree from a viewer. You can see a picture of her project at the end of the show. #TryLearnShare.

We acknowledge that The Home Depot is partnering with us to participate in the ProSpective 2018 Campaign. As a part of the Program, we are receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purpose of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are our own words. Our post complies with the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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