Task Masters
Chip, strip, reglaze: then stow
on a unique shelf system.
- EIGHT-WAY SCRAPER
The 8-Cut Scraper has eight sharp cutting edges
in a single blade, beveled to prevent surface
damage. The scraper may be fl ipped and rotated
as needed, and the easy-grip knob allows you to
apply more pressure on stubborn paint or caulk.
$74.99. Eco-Strip, (703) 940-9425, eco-strip.com - WELL SHAPED
The rotating triangular face of the glazier’s
hammer is ideally shaped for gently forcing
points or brads into place on window sash
or frame. Use the round face (on the opposite
end) to pin corners, fl atten points, or for simple
hammering jobs. $28.50. Lee Valley Tools,
(800) 871-8158, leevalley.com - A BETTER STRIPPER
Strip multiple layers of paint safely with a single
application of Blue Bear Paint Stripper with
Safenol. It’s free from methylene chloride and
n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). Low-odor, non-
caustic and eco-friendly, the stripper comes in
quart, gallon, and 5-gallon containers. $12.95–
$212.95. Franmar, (800) 538-5069, franmar.com - WINDOW WOOD REFRESHERS
Make your own “BLO-Pentine” to refresh old
wood sills and window sashes with boiled linseed
oil and balsam turpentine from Sweden. The oil
offers superior mixing qualities, while the turpen-
tine is so pure its still has the aroma of fi r. One
liter size: $24 and $28.95. American Rope & Tar,
(877) 965-1800, tarsmell.com - SAWTOOTH STRONG
This revival of a venerable shelving system uses
precise triangular or “sawtooth” cuts in support
pieces. The system makes it easy to place and
relocate shelves without resetting pins or braces.
Cuts are precise to .005". Sawtooth Shelf System,
(908) 689-7600, sawtoothshelfsystem.com
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