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		<title>Less Noise, More Torque</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/less-noise-more-torque</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Cline]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DeWalt's hydraulic impact driver makes less noise without sacrificing power.]]></description>
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		<title>A Clip for All Drivers</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/04/16/a-clip-for-all-drivers</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colton Nolan]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nohlster clip securely holds most drills and drivers, and the spot for four bits results in fewer wasted trips.]]></description>
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		<title>Stop Dropping Screws</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/22/stop-dropping-screws</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Campbell]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Impact XPS Mag Boost takes the magnetized bit concept to another level with a magnet accessory strong enough that you can barely shake the fastener off of the bit if you try.]]></description>
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		<title>Improvised Pilot Hole</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/07/19/improvised-pilot-hole</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles Miller]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hole Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pilot hole]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A plywood guide helps widen a misplaced hole.]]></description>
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		<title>Cordless Impact Driver for a Tight Squeeze</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/07/17/cordless-impact-driver-for-a-tight-squeeze</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/07/17/cordless-impact-driver-for-a-tight-squeeze#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bobby Nelson]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cordless tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Impact Drivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[makita]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This angle driver can drive screws in locations that are much too tight for a pistol-grip driver.]]></description>
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		<title>Easier Dust Collection</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/04/26/easier-dust-collection</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles Miller]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drilling Dust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drilling Holes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use a plastic zipper bag to contain the dust when drilling a hole.]]></description>
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		<title>Handy Bit Storage</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/04/26/handy-bit-storage</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Ireton]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Storage]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An old metal eyeglasses case with a spring-loaded lid makes a perfect storage container for drill and driver bits.]]></description>
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		<title>Custom-Made Tool for Inserts</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/09/02/custom-made-tool-for-inserts</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/09/02/custom-made-tool-for-inserts#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Threaded Inserts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips and techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wrenches]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Create an installation tool that works well with only two nuts, a washer, and a full-thread bolt.]]></description>
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		<title>Chuck-Key Holder</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/09/02/chuck-key-holder</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/09/02/chuck-key-holder#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles Miller]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chuck Key]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drill Presses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A magnet glued to the side of your drill press creates a handy place to hold a chuck key.]]></description>
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		<title>Accurate Holes in Masonry</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/03/09/accurate-holes-in-masonry</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/03/09/accurate-holes-in-masonry#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drilling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drilling Holes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hammer Drills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[masonry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rotary Hammers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to get better holes in masonry with a slotted drive shaft rotary hammer or hammer drill.]]></description>
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