Illinois News Index

McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 21 Apr 1972, p. 32

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Many House Repairs Begin with Basic Maintenance Equipment A basic tool kit for emer­ gency home repair jobs and do-it-yourself maintenance projects can help reduce scheduled waits for busy pro­ fessionals -- plus the cost of their service. What tools should go into the kit? Sears, Roebuck and Co., Which has been selling tools since before the turn of the century, offers some guideline&r * First, select a claw hammer with a 16-ounce head and a metal composition handle or a wooden handle with non- slip features. The 16-ounce hammer is a good, all-around tool for most jobs -- from setting fences to repairing a roof to hanging pictures. A 14-inch jack plane for trimming and smoothing edges of dimension lumber, doors and trim is a wise buy. The long "bed" or bottom of the plane permits shaving without rocking and dip-cut­ ting materials. Other basic tools should include a twist drill set, up to Vi-inch, for boring holes in both metal and wood; a V* -inch hand drill to operate the twist drill set; screw­ drivers with 4- and 8-inch blades and '/& through tips for removing and driving screws in small appliances, hinges and locksets, and a medium-size #2 Phillips' screwdriver. The Phillips' screwdriver can be used for mechanical repairs such as small appliances, electrical systems, and on autos. For cutting, an 8 pt. saw is best. It can be used for both ripping and cross-cutting fi­ ber and wood materials. It provides fairly smooth sawn edges, eliminating planing and sanding labor. Also handy for cutting pur­ poses are a utility (razor) knife for wood, paper and fiber materials; a single-cut 8-inch shoe rasp file for smoothing wood and fiber materials; and a combination oilstone for sharpening planes and other cutting edges. In basic tools, an adjustable locking plier-wrench is a good buy since the tool can be used for both loosening and tightening stubborn bolts and screws. An Allen wrench set is necessary for driving socket setscrews in small ap­ pliances and autos. For general use -- from plumbing repairs to tighten­ ing and loosening bolts on bikes and washing machines -6- and 10-inch adjustable wrenches are a must. To turn pipe and couplings on large plumbing lines, a 10-inch pipe wrench does the best job. For holding purposes, two or more C- or spring-type clamps go into a basic tool kit. Also needed are a combi­ nation square with a 12-inch blade for measuring and marking accurately, and a spout can of light oil for motor maintenance. After you purchase the ba­ sics, consider buying addi­ tional equipment in "project" form. This might include a home painting kit, home plumbing kit and concrete patching kit. This way, you buy tools for specific jobs that can be added to the tool kit you already have. Colored window shades for the bathroom give a light, bright appearance, and can be easily color-coordinated with the decor. Be Sure to Choose the Right Paint for Room Planning on repainting? Be sure to use the right type of paint for the different rooms. Water paints are ideal for the bedrooms, halls, den, or living room but tend to absorb the humidity of a kitchen or bathroom. Be sure to check with your paint salesman for the cor­ rect paint. By simply telling him which room the paint is for, he will be able to help you select the proper type paint. Building Your Own Library Bookshelves, Practical Room Remodeling Adventure and is a standard size. The boards are then covered with Building your own library shelves is really easy. First you begin with selecting a bare wall in the house. Then you have to procure the materials. One of the most popular do-it-yourself libraries begins with press boards, cinder blocks and colored burlap. The pres§ boards can be cut into any desired length, usually 8'xl'xl". This allows for the weight of the books, the colored burlap. The cinder blocks are painted a flat black. The blocks are then ar­ ranged three to the 8' board, a l t e r n a t i n g t h e c i n d e r s , length-wise and then width- wise for each level. Regular book shelf sup­ ports are then anchored to the wall and the top two boards for added support. "ACE" HAND GARDEN TOOLS Chrome plated tools with walnut handles Value $1.39 each Your Choice It Ace" LAWN RAKE 19 "Quality" 14 - Tine GARDEN RAKE $3.50 Value J /i J t ' i 77 PRUNING SHEARS "True Temper' "Ames" Cutlery steel blade with an aluminum anvil. Baked enamel finish and steel handles make this an excellent anvil pruner. GRASS SHEARS (70200) Teflon - S coating on upper and lower blade for non-stick surface. "Float­ ing" blade design holds cutting pres­ sure clear to tip for true slicing action. 18-Tine Lawn Rake with the deluxe spring brace. Oil tempered tines . . . float independently of each other; heavy duty stress distributor bar. (70075) QUALITY No. 2 Long Handle SHOVEL Hollow Back Value $3.60 099 Home & Country WHEEL BARROW Strong, dependable. Perfect for your garden. Value $10.95 749 ACE SPECIAL All season GARDEN HOSE 5/8 Dia. 75 Foot Value $12.19 2 $3.25 Value 49 // Forged one-piece bow rake with a 60 inch handle. Curved teeth loosen soil and spread dirt evenly. 70065 QUALITY Value $2.90 70093 70349 ACE HARDWARE STORE 3729 W. ELM STREET McHENRY, ILLINOIS 385 0722 j GREEN STREET Page 12

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