Ask This Old House introduces Tool Lab, a segment dedicated to tool techniques and comparing tool types. In this first Tool Lab, Nathan Gilbert explains how drill drivers work and goes over the options available; Heath Eastman explains why and how to use a voltage tester; Mauro Henrique demonstrates the best paintbrush techniques; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner extend her existing patio.

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Tool Lab | Drill Drivers
Nathan shows the first DIY drill made by Black and Decker. He uses the DeWalt DCF682N1 8Volt MAX Cordless 1/4 in. Hex Gyroscopic Screwdriver to illustrate “light duty” drilldrivers. Then Nathan switches to “medium duty” drilldrivers, illustrated with the Milwaukee 240720 M12 12Volt LithiumIon Cordless 3/8 in. Drill/Driver. Then he moves to the Ridgid R86115B 18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill to show “Heavy duty” capacity. Other drill drivers shown include: Milwaukee 260420 M18 Fuel 18Volt LithiumIon Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Driver AND 280420 M18™ FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill Kit ; DeWalt DCD998W1 20V Max ½ brushless hammer drill AND DCD710S2 12V Max 3/8” Drill/driver kit; Ridgid R86114B 18V Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver; Ryobi PBLHM101K 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Hammer Drill.

How to Paint like a Pro
Mauro demonstrated cutting techniques using a Picasso 2½” angle cut brush, which is manufactured by Proform Technologies (https://www.proformtech.com/ ), and a Wooster 3” flat brush (https://www.woosterbrush.com/ ). Both of these brushes, among others, can be found at most home centers and paint supply stores. The paint Mauro used on the trim is manufactured by Behr (www.behr.com ).

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