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How to Tie Wooden Posts to Cement Blocks. Whether attaching a gate post to a block wall or adding a wood component to another block structure, joining wooden posts to cement or cinder blocks requires the correct hardware and a few simple tricks. There are a number of concrete fasteners available for use in attaching wood to concrete. Some are more effective than others. By far the simplest and most effective in most cases is the concrete screw.
Read MoreThe Best Way to Remove an Interlocking Paver Brick. Interlocking paver brick is a recent innovation in patio block for walkways, driveways and other outdoor areas. It is the system of installation, more than the manufacture of the block, that makes it interlocking. The pavers are made much like any paver, with the addition of small vertical ridges on all edges of pavers. This ridge creates a space that is then filled with a special joint sand that holds the pavers together to provide a strong, lasting surface.
Read MoreHow to Replace a Spark Plug in a Paslode Impulse Framing Nailer. Paslode has been making cordless nailers for 25 years. Their proprietary system uses a battery to spark combustion in an enclosed firing chamber, fueled by a compressed gas canister. This explosion takes the place of compressed air, as used by traditional nailers, and pushes the plunger forward to drive the fastener. The spark plug, or igniter, is an internal part and requires the rear of the tool be disassembled to access it.
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