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		<title>Putting Drywall Sanders to the Test: Power, Precision, and Dust Control</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/01/putting-drywall-sanders-to-the-test-power-precision-and-dust-control</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Kanter,Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[drywall sander]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanders]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[shop vac]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Vacuum]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A pro painter evaluates a variety of drywall sanders and dust collection systems for quality of finish, user fatigue, and more.]]></description>
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		<title>Tool Test: You Need a Drywall Sander</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Kanter,Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disc Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Random-orbit Sanders]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tool Test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacuums]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We tried out a range of rotary and random-orbit sanders to compare their dust collection, quality of finish, and user fatigue after hours of sanding.]]></description>
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		<title>A Powerful System of Concrete Tools</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/10/a-powerful-system-of-concrete-tools</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/10/a-powerful-system-of-concrete-tools#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Petersen]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete and Masonry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Batteries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power tools]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new DeWalt Powershift system is designed to offer increased energy efficiency and durablity in a series of heavy-duty concrete tools.]]></description>
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		<title>Tool Test: Cordless Planers</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/tool-test-cordless-planers</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/tool-test-cordless-planers#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Snyder]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cordless Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cordless planers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cordless Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Handheld Power Planers]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/tool-test-cordless-planers</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With quick and effortless stock removal and easy-to-replace disposable blades, these power planers make it easy to leave your hand plane safely at home.]]></description>
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		<title>Reciprocating-Saw Blade Guide</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/reciprocating-saw-blade-guide</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/reciprocating-saw-blade-guide#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Miiller]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demolition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reciprocating Saws]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/reciprocating-saw-blade-guide</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use a temporary guide board to make accurate cuts with a reciprocating saw. ]]></description>
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		<title>Stop Dropping Screws</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/22/stop-dropping-screws</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/22/stop-dropping-screws#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Campbell]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Bits and Blades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drills and Drivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Driver Bits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Impact Drivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Screws]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/22/stop-dropping-screws</guid>
		<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>Dust-Collecting Sliding Miter Saw</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/10/11/dust-collecting-sliding-miter-saw</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/10/11/dust-collecting-sliding-miter-saw#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roland Johnson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Compound Miter Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miter Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saws]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/10/11/dust-collecting-sliding-miter-saw</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Makita LS1219L makes precise repetitive cuts and can handle wide and heavy timbers.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast 599: Members-only Aftershow — Tools That Changed Residential Construction</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/09/29/podcast-599-members-only-aftershow-tools-that-changed-residential-construction</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/09/29/podcast-599-members-only-aftershow-tools-that-changed-residential-construction#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Mike Guertin,Brian Pontolilo]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/09/29/podcast-599-members-only-aftershow-tools-that-changed-residential-construction</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The crew talks about tools and machinery that have made construction easier, less back-breaking, and even fun. ]]></description>
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		<title>Speedy PEX Expander</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/08/28/speedy-pex-expander</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/08/28/speedy-pex-expander#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Risberg]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills and Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PEX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PEX Expander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tools and materials]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/08/28/speedy-pex-expander</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The M12 ProPEX expander from Milwaukee is the fastest expanding tool. ]]></description>
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		<title>Deeper Cuts in Concrete</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/foundations-and-masonry-work/deeper-cuts-in-concrete</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/foundations-and-masonry-work/deeper-cuts-in-concrete#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Speranza]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete and Masonry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chainsaws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cutting and Scoring Tools]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/foundations-and-masonry-work/deeper-cuts-in-concrete</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Stihl GS 461 Rock Boss chainsaw provides the ability to make deep plunge cuts in concrete.]]></description>
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