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Veritas Flat-BobPlumb bobs are almost alwaysround, and that creates a problemwhere they are most commonlyused - next to a wall. The plumbbob rolls around endlessly, andholds the string so far from the wallthat it's virtually impossible to knowwhere to mark.The Veritas Flat-Bob solves thoseproblems with a design that's certainto give you more accurateresults in rough and trim carpentry,wallpapering, and plumbing.To use the Flat-Bob, unwind asmuch of the braided nylon string asyou need from the windlass, andhang it from a nail. The 33/arr longABS plastic body has a flat brassinsert that hugs the wall and centersquickly. Then make a pencilmark on the wall through the slot inthe body.And the folks at Veritas didn'tstop when they had a tool thatworked well. They also made it easyto store. When you're finished usingit, rewind the string and snap thewindlass into the slot in the Flat-Bob's body. There's even a tip coverthat protects the brass point fromdamage in your toolbox.The Flat-Bob retails for $g.gS. toorder, call Veritas/he Valley Toolsat (800)871-8158.Pole ScrapersWhen I first heard about Red Devil'sPole Scrapers, I'll have to admit that Iwas skeptical. I liked the idea of havingboth my feet planted firmly onthe ground while scraping paint outsideor removing wallpaper. Yet atthe same time, the idea of a puttyknife on a stick seemed a bit silly.But when I got my hands on thesetools, I changed my mind fast.Comparing a putty knife to theseheavy-duty scrapers is like comparinga skateboard to a 4" 4 pickuptruck. The beefy 3rr-wide blades aremade of thick high-carbon steel withalmost zero flex. The highly-polishedfinish looks great, and is also practical- the material you are scrapingwon't stick, and clean-up is easy.You can choose a flat scraper(about $lt) or one with a bend in theblade (about $fZ). .I]tre bentversionis handy for overhead work, likescraping peeling paint from soffits.The black plastic handles aretapped to accept a threaded broomhandle or extension pole. For durability,a metal ferrule reinforces thisconnection point. Finger indentationson the handles give you a non-slipgrip when you work without a pole.Red Devil Pole Scrapers are availableat hardware and paint stores, orcall (800) 4A-DEVILGrinder Also Handles Sanding JobsSmall hand-held grinders are widelymisunderstoo due to their name.You probably associate a grinderwith metal work, yet these underappreciatedtools are capable ofmuch more work in your shop.As sanders, they provide unparalleledpower for carving and contouringcurved surfaces. Why tediouslychisel a chair seat, for example,when you can sculpt it better with agrinder and coarse sandpaper?Bosch has a new enffy in the rapidlygrowing field of portable grinders.It is designed for easy handling andoperation, and its 7-amp motor hasat 11,000 rpm.The grinder featuresa paddle switch with asoft-grip acfuator forbetter control andcomfort. The two position side handlegives you a variety of workingpositions to suit the job at hand.With precision-made heat-treatedgears and a ball-bearing motor ratedat 1.4 hp, this grinder is designed forlong life.The Bosch model 1346A PaddleSwitch Grinder retails for about $89at hardware stores and home centers.For more information. callBosch at (800) 301-8255.\.;r&Workbench tlune 1997