
Milwaukee Magnum Drill, Milwaukee Tools, $158.51
This drill has been a workhorse in the construction industry for years. Both durable and powerful, it can drill the tiniest pilot holes up to the largest hole saw runs. I once saw a guy on a worksite with a Magnum that was completely caked in plaster and paint, but still worked like a charm. When I purchased mine, I didn’t have a screwgun, but learned how to use my Magnum for it after a little practice. This thing torques like a beast, so be careful when using larger bits that can catch on the material you’re drilling through. I’ve had the Magnum spin out on me a couple of times, leaving me with a sprained wrist.
$575?! Please tell me this is a typo.
Err, I was commenting about the Crown marking gauge.
oh yes, that was most definitely a typo. Sorry about that. The price is 46.99 – here’s the link – http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2000424/3753/crown-rosewood-and-brass-marking-gauge.aspx
Sorry to nit-pick, but the image for the marking gauge is incorrect. What is depicted is mortise gauge, if you notice the twin points for marking the longer edges of a mortise, which are adjustable to mark different mortise widths, a marking gauge only has one point.
Interesting, because the Woodcraft link I posted lists has that picture in the listing for a marking gauge. I never knew there was a difference. In any case, the pins on this tool are removable, so it can be used to score just one line if you wish.
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