GordonsToolsBlog
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My name is Paul Gordon. I'm a DIY enthusiast, owner, and editor of this blog. I have extensive experience using various tools, so I've decided to share my experience by creating this website. The Blog will have information from personal experience, as well as interesting publications from the world of repair, construction, and home design.
GordonsToolsBlog
1y ago
Last updated: 31 Oct 2022
If you’re a plumber, then you know that Teflon tape is an essential part of your job. But what if you’re not a plumber? What is Teflon tape and how do you use it?
Teflon tape or plumbers is a thin, white tape that is used to seal pipe threads. It is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. PTFE is known for its low friction coefficient, which is why it is often used as a non-stick surface.
Teflon tape is used to seal the male thread of a pipe and the female thread of a fitting. This prevents leaks by creating ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Last updated: 5 Jun 2022
Nowadays, there are lots of training courses available for the students that help them in making a successful career. One of these courses is offered for the HVAC professionals. These people are responsible for installing the heating and ventilation equipment in the residential and official areas. Most people prefer to make their career in this field as it is a continuing career providing good earning opportunities.
Today, in every building, whether it is an apartment or an office, heating, and ventilation equipment are necessarily installed. Therefore there is a huge ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Last updated: 24 May 2022
All of us like to have some sort of change in our lives now and then to add some colors and bring some fun. Painting of a garage door is done for similar purposes; when you want to change the looks of the existing door because it is a terrific way to bring freshness and elegance to the exterior of your home.
Repainting your garage door is a simple way to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. All you require is a clear morning and a little effort, and your garage door will appear brand new. This article will serve as your go-to guide on how to easily paint a ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Last updated: 15 May 2022
Why is greasing a sealed bearing important? Because properly lubricating a bearing is among the most essential things you could do to improve the quality of life of the bearing and save money and time.
Roller bearings lubrication is amongst the most misinterpreted and misapplied duties in the business. Is it correct that 40 percent of the total bearings don’t ever reach the end of their designed life span, and that improper lubricating is the primary factor of this insubstantiality.
What you will need to follow this tutorial?
Prepare all of the required equipment fo ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Last updated: 11 May 2022
Painting your room can be one of the easiest tasks if you know how to paint like a professional painter. Painting the interiors of the walls of your home by yourself can be interesting as freshly coated paint can be an affordable and cost-effective transformation to your home’s walls.
But before you start, you will need to study a bit about how to paint a wall like a pro. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you with painting the walls of your room and can also speed up the process for you.
What You Will Need to Follow This Tutorial
There are a few ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Last updated: 1 May 2022
Perhaps you will discover yourself slipping and sliding in shoes that you thought were excellent.
If you wear shoes that are too large, you may get pustules, heel pain, and other foot problems. Shoe fillers and shoe shrinking are two terms that may have entered your thoughts at some point in your life. There is a solution available for individuals who find themselves in this circumstance. All of your questions and concerns regarding shoe inserts will be answered in this tutorial. You are not obligated to go without answers.
What are Insoles?
Inserting insoles into th ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
Many people have a desire to have a cabin out in the woods. Perhaps not in the wilderness completely apart from civilization, but far enough away where they can experience the peace and tranquility that can only come from having one in a rural wooden area.
Maybe you would like to have one by a lake, or a river, somewhere that is far enough from civilization that you can relax. There are a couple of things you need to consider before you build one, and one of those things is understanding exactly what type of cabin you want to build.
Visualizing Your Cabin
Knowing the general layout of your cab ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
A Murphy bed is a perfect space-saving solution for those living in small apartments. You can simply pull your Murphy bed down from the wall when you need it and can fold it back in the morning to have more room during the day.
It is also a good addition to the home if you like to have guests sleep over once in a while. If you intend on building your own Murphy bed, then there are a couple of things that you have to consider from the get-go so that you can successfully pull it off. You are going to need very reliable plans for Murphy bed projects and these will all hinge on your considerations ..read more
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2y ago
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It seems a lot of new woodworkers are confused about what’s out there in which they should buy. This leads to a lot of wasted money. This post is intended to save you the money and the grief that comes with buying the wrong thing and to inform you about some of the specialty clamps you may not have known existed.
C-Clamps
C-clamps used to be the go-to clamp for woodworkers metal workers pretty much everyone. And while some folks still like them I don’t find them that useful for woodworking. They’re heavy, especially the bigger ones.
They can be a pain to twist tight and the pads often s ..read more
GordonsToolsBlog
2y ago
The results of any woodworking project that you do will be significantly impacted by the choice you make for your woodwork layout and plans. This is especially true for those individuals that are just starting in woodworking.
If you are a beginner, you must understand the importance of the quality and detail of your designs. The more detailed your design plans are, the clearer they will be, therefore, you will have a detailed outline of each step of your project.
Once you can complete some of your first few woodwork projects, you will be able to utilize that knowledge and your skills to compl ..read more