WW: Battery Powered Outdoor Tools in Action!

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On today's show:

• A Closer Look: Outdoor Tools in Action (1:40)
• Project Follow-up: Flag Stand (5:50)
• Beyond: Shop Dog 101 (8:10)

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In our first Workshop Wednesday segment we took "A Closer Look" at the Milwaukee Quik-Lok outdoor tool system. One powerhead--four attachment options plus extension pole.

Tools:

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer with QUIK-LOK Attachment Capability (Home Depot)
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• Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Home Depot)
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• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 8 in. Edger Attachment for Milwaukee QUIK-LOK Attachment System (Home Depot)
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• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hedge Trimmer Attachment for Milwaukee QUIK-LOK Attachment System (Home Depot)
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• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3 ft. Extension Attachment for Milwaukee QUIK-LOK Attachment System (Home Depot)
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• Seasonal Garden Flag Set of 10 (Amazon)
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• 5 Tier Slack Hanger (Amazon)
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The powerhead runs on the same Milwaukee battery as their power tools.

The pole saw is just one of four attachment options. Use it with or without the extension pole.

"Project Follow-Up" was our second segment and featured the outdoor flag stand. Steph shared a great idea for storing and keeping all your outdoor flags organized and wrinkle free.

To change the flag on the PVC flag stand, you simply pull out the cross bar, pull off the old one and add the new one!

Even though the cross bar is removed frequently, it still stays in place and doesn't get loose.

It's been over a year since we made this and it's been outside all this time. There is no chipping or peeling of the paint on the PVC and the concrete base is still in great condition.

This is the pant hanger that Steph bought to store her flags. They fit perfectly and keep the flags organized and wrinkle free. She has three to hold her 12 flags.

Lastly, we shared a 'just for fun' "Beyond the Workshop" segment featuring our shop dog, Mac! Mac has some simple tips for being the best shop dog ever!

"Will work for Treats!"