by America's Blind Tradesman | Feb 1, 2019 | Tools and Techniques
Mike shows an add-on to his drill press that makes it possible for a blind tradesman to work consistently, easily, and accurately to thousandths of an inch by feel. Products or Services featured in this post: -Drill press by Sears Craftsman® -Bilateral feed vice by...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Jan 25, 2019 | Tools and Techniques
America’s Blind Tradesman shares tips on how to securely hold small pieces of tubular material for drilling without crushing them. Use this trick when drilling out inside diameters and making accurate custom bushings and custom sized step-bolts. The added...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Jan 18, 2019 | Tools and Techniques
In this video, Mike, America’s Blind Tradesman, shares some of the hundreds of measuring tricks he has learned over the years. You will see how these tricks will allow you to be able to consistently measure and assemble or cut to tolerances beyond what even most...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Jan 11, 2019 | Tools and Techniques
After all the rain we have had around the country this past year many structures will have shifted or sunk into the ground. This is especially true in those areas where the soil is soft sand, like on the coastal plains, or where there is poor drainage. This can...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Jan 4, 2019 | Tools and Techniques
Emergency help and convenient power anytime! A convenient emergency portable power source that could also make long extension cords a thing of the past. Whether you have a big yard to maintain, or if you do small, quick jobs at many different locations, this is could...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Dec 29, 2018 | Tools and Techniques
Mike shows a clamping attachment he invented and uses with his Rockwell JawHorse™ that makes assembly of large pieces much easier. This is great for those pieces too large for a work bench project, especially if you are working alone or you are blind and...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Dec 21, 2018 | Tools and Techniques
Mike shows and explains some of the essential features you should look for when considering adding a drill press to your workshop. Mike lucked out 51 years ago. His first drill press was exactly what a blind tradesman needed: Products or services featured in this...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Dec 13, 2018 | ILMT Shows
This is the first show in the series and the official launch of “I Love My Tools the Radio Show.” Hosted by Mike DeZinno, “America’s Blind Tradesman”. In this first episode, listeners get to meet Mike and hear his vision for ILMT. Mike wants to build ILMT as the...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog Posts
Tools are more than “Nice To Have’s.” With the rising cost of repairs and maintenance, and the shrinking net disposable income of many American families and businesses, the ability to perform basic upkeep and chores is more than a good idea. It’s now an economic...
by America's Blind Tradesman | Dec 5, 2018 | Tools and Techniques
Mike shows off his “ancient” Rockwell Table Saw and some of the features that made it possible for a blind guy to do very precise work and in the process become a more skilled tradesman. Mike shares a few of his table saw tricks: Mike shares some of the...
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