Old Mine Cut Diamonds - What Are They and How Did They Get Their Name?

Jewelry shoppers who are looking to acquire diamonds in their shopping endeavors will find a wide array of stones to choose from along the way. There are many different types of these gemstones as well as styles which one can select as their chosen jewel. One less frequently discussed diamond type is the Old Mine Cut diamond. These are special for many reasons and once one has heard about all of the positive attributes which go along with the "Old Miner" as it is sometimes called, they may wish to add this type of gem to their jewelry collection.

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What Are Old Mine Cut Diamonds?

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Old Mine Cut diamonds are stones which have a high crown to them as well as a small table. The culet on this type of stone is also unique compared to other gems as it is flattened on the bottom as opposed to being pointy in nature. They are often square in shape and the corners are a bit rounded to give the stone a unique and unforgettable look. With the way in which the gem is cut, it provides those viewing it with a colorful, brilliant vision. The light is able to pass through the stone in such a way that it produces a beautiful result. An Old Mine Cut stone is one which has a bit of a cushion shape to it and appears more squarish than some of the other styles out there.

How Did These Gems Get Their Name?

The name Old Mine Cut came about due to the fact that the diamonds used to be taken from the old mines located throughout India. This differs from many of the stones today which are taken from mines located within South Africa. This type of stone was very popular throughout the 19th century and it still seems to hold the intrigue of many diamond purchasers these days.

Reasons to Buy an Old Miner

Old Miners appeal to a select group of diamond purchasers still to this day. There are a number of great reasons to buy an Old Mine Cut diamond as opposed to other types of gemstones. One wonderful reason to buy a gem of the Old Mine variety relates to the antique nature thereof. Since these stones were quite popular throughout the 1800's, it is no wonder that their style would have an antique feel about them. This is the perfect type of stone for those women who would love to have an antique style engagement ring as the Old Mine Cut is quite reminiscent of the past.

Another reason to purchase an Old Miner is for the sheer beauty quality surrounding it. As stated above, due to the way in which the Old Mine style of stone is cut, it presents the most favorable results to those who view the stone. When light hits the stone, the result is a breathtaking, sparkling sight. The cut makes the stone appear in the very best light and this is quite a favorable attribute for those who are looking to purchase a gem of this magnitude.

Lastly, the uniqueness factor surrounding the Old Mine Cut makes it a good option for jewelry purchasers. If one is looking for a conversation piece to add to their jewelry collection, then an Old Mine Cut diamond might just be the perfect thing to buy.

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Buying or Building Your Own Water Fountain

Things to Consider

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A great deal about fountains has changed over the last decade. Now there are really high class ones made of copper, bronze, concrete, and stone, and some fairly nice ones made of resin and fiberglass. There are several things to consider, though. As a pump wholesaler, I speak with fountain owners all the time and also look at lots of samples of fountains at trade shows and in magazines. Before purchasing a fountain, there are quite a few questions to ask. What looks good in a store might not look good at your home or business. Or it might look good for the first month or year but then you'll get tired of it. Fountains are usually around for a long time; in fact, concrete and stone ones last centuries and are hard to remove once they're installed. Here are things to consider.

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Bronze Fountains

These are at the high end of fountains, and can retail for ten to twenty thousand dollars. They are plain classy. But will one of these fit in where you want to put it? Do you have the right yard or business or location for such a classic kind of display? Also, do you like the aging process (the verdigris patina) that bronze undergoes. Can you afford one of these? If you answered yes to these questions, a bronze fountain might be right for you. It will last your lifetime, your kids' lifetimes, their kids' lifetimes, etc. And they are durable enough to be moved from house to house.

Copper Fountains

Like bronze fountains, these too tend to be classy, especially the name brand ones like Water Wonders, which mix copper with glass and slate. These make especially nice wall fountains. We have been selling Water Wonders fountains for several years at Fountain Mountain. There are certain things to think about, though. Are you locating the fountain in a room with good acoustics? Some rooms make the pump noise really echo, especially small rooms with walls that are close together. Do you know someone or can you hire an electrician to hide the cord in the wall? These fountains are a bit too expensive to buy if you're going to let the cord run outside the wall for everyone to see. Finally, it is a good idea to go listen to them run at a store before purchasing. Some of them make little water noise and some make a lot. To increase water sound you might have to turn up the pump to the point of there being slight splash. But if you are careful and go to a store with Water Wonders or other copper fountains on display before purchasing, and are happy with what you see and hear, these are great fountains.

Concrete Fountains

These still provide the most bang for the buck, primarily because concrete is so inexpensive. In fact, a huge part of the cost of concrete fountains is in transporting them to stores for sale and in the labor of painting them. The concrete itself is the least expensive part of the fountains' manufacture. There are some differences in how they are made, though. Some companies, like Brandelli's, use a "light" mix: their fountains are not nearly as heavy as those produced by, say, Avila's. Also, some companies like Brandelli's, use a stain over concrete, whereas others, like Avila's or Lomelli's, use paints (usually more than one at a time) or stains. Also, most concrete companies (though not all) reinforce their fountains with steel. This makes them strong but also means the concrete must be sealed. If not painted (as most fountains from Mexico are not), then they do need to have a clear sealant put on them. Otherwise the water will seep through to the steel, which will rust. Eventually, the fountain is likely to crack. One final word of advice on concrete, beware of "cute." Cute fountains (mama dogs with baby dogs, boys peeing) sometimes don't look so cute over time. Ask yourself if you'll still think the fountain is cute years later. Remember, concrete fountains can last hundreds of years. And they are difficult to move so pick something that will stay put. The traditional Italian 3-tier fountain is always a safe bet.

Resin and Fiberglass Fountains

The quality of these has gotten a lot better, and they have the clear advantage of being more easily handled than concrete ones. Some do look like concrete and stone, though they tend to look much more realistic at first glance than they do after a week has passed. Then it is pretty clear that they are faux. These are also a lot easier on employees who work in tores, as they don't have to worry as much about their backs. We would sell these at our store but just don't like their looks as well as the real thing.

Stone Fountains

These look incredibly good or mediocre. The handcrafted stone fountains out of Mexico and many of the large ones out of China are beautiful. But there are also mass-produced stone fountains, which use crushed stone mixed with resin. These just don't look like real stone to us even though they are.

Making Your Own Water Fountain

There are lots of ways to make your own fountains. The easiest way, perhaps, is to place a pump in a small tub or on some liner. Then place a wire or plastic grate on top of the tub or the liner, and layer pebbles, rocks, etc. over the wire or plastic grate. Your pump and plumbing will be hidden! No one will no where your water is coming from. You can then connect black PVC piping to the pump (black sprinkler pipe is incredibly inexpensive yet professional looking) and let the water rise up seemingly out of rocks in your yard. You won't have to worry much about pets as the water source is covered with stones. Likewise, you won't have to worry about kids drowning. You can also build a little waterfall over such a pit if you want, just throwing in boulders to hide your electric and tubing, etc. Some people use bamboo for spouts. You can also drill holes through slate (we've found it's really easy if you soak the slate for a day first). Slate is so porous, however, you ought to seal it once you're done drilling. You can also find rocks in nature that already have holes in them.

How Big of a Pump do I need?

Basically, if you buy a fountain at a store you should have instructions on the best size pump for that particular piece of garden art. If you are making your own fountain, here is a rule of thumb: for every inch of width you need to pump 100 gallons per hour. But note that a100 gallon per hour pump is not pumping the same volume at one foot head (elevation above the pump), two feet head, three feet, and so forth. If you are making your own fountain, it is likely you will have to guess which size to buy, and you might be wrong the first time you build one. Most pumps are adjustable but often can be adjusted down only a bit. However, magnetic-driven pumps, the most common kind, are inexpensive and durable. You can find them online at many wholesale pumps outlets.

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What Should I Look for in a Good Karate School or Instructor?

With the increase in popularity of the martial arts more and more people are searching for a good karate school and a good instructor. There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good. How do you tell the difference? What should you look for in a good instructor since the instructor in most cases is the school?

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Most prospective students think that the most important thing to look for in an instructor is content knowledge. They want their instructor's karate to be dynamic, powerful and impressive in every way. This is obviously very important because there is nothing that looks worse than a black belt instructor who can't deliver the goods when it comes to content. So this quality is definitely high on the list of prerequisites.

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However there are other things to look for that may ultimately be even more important to you. Here are some other important points to consider.

Does your instructor have good people skills? This might not seem as important at first because after all you want to learn about the martial arts first and foremost and you're willing to put forth the effort no matter what. But the instructors who have great people skills are usually the ones who care about their students the most. Generally with this type of instructor your progress will be foremost in their minds and they will do their best to encourage you, give you appropriate feedback and ensure your success in their program.

The opposite type of instructor may well be very good at the martial arts but often seems arrogant, aloof and completely disinterested. It seems like they are more focused on trying to break your spirit for the purpose of showing you how bad you really are. This may or may not be true, and some people react very well to this type of hardcore training but most people don't do well in this environment. Instead, they need a healthy balance of tough love and positive encouragement. Which type of person are you?

What are your instructor's qualifications? Again I'm not just talking about their technical skill, although this is important. I'm also talking about other not so obvious qualifications they should have. So instead of just finding out what degree black belt they are, try to find out other things such as how long have they been practicing the martial arts, how long have they been teaching, how often do they go on courses to improve their own skills? Do they have CPR and First Aid qualifications?

Other important qualities include,: Do they do background checks on their assistant instructors? Are they qualified to rank you once you get to black belt? Is their school a part of a larger organization that offers support and guidance to them?

These types of questions don't always give you the full picture of your instructor's ability in the martial arts and their level of teaching, but they do give you some idea as to how seriously they take themselves and their school.

What do your instructor's lessons look like? Does your instructor teach the same thing every lesson? Does your instructor seem disorganized and frazzled? Does each lesson flow from one activity to the next or is it disjointed and confusing? Some of these things are signs that your instructor doesn't know what they are doing.

Instead your lessons should be more like the following:

-- A high-energy and positive environment where the instructor leads by example and models the techniques or drills

-- Ample opportunity to practice the techniques and drills in different ways while giving constructive feedback

-- Lessons flows seamlessly from one technique to the next and one activity to the next

-- The instructor is well-organized and uses multiple teaching methods such as verbal, visual and experiential

-- Questions are asked and comments are made to help reinforce the content

-- Good discipline is maintained in the class so there are minimal interruptions and students are held accountable for their effort and focus.

Hopefully these ideas will give you a better picture of what to look for in a good school and instructor. For more detailed information on this topic be sure to download my FREE Report "Karate For Newcomers: How to Find Out Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Karate Practice". You will find out how to download it at http://www.freekarateinformation.com/investigator.html

Good luck and best wishes on your journey in karate.

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Bunkai - How Kata Can Be Practical - Kata Interpretation and Application

Breaking the stereo type

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The purpose of this article to destroy the stereo type that Kata found in Traditional Martial Arts is completely useless and impractical. For years many non martial artists, and martial artists alike claim that Kata practice is useless and archaic. The claims are, "Nobody fights like that anymore", or "There is no grappling taught in Kata and all fights are fought in close quarters." I am one that will agree to the idea that; yes both of these claims are true if you believe that these techniques were meant to be executed literally. I will also admit that the dynamics of fighting has changed throughout history and time. I believe that most Kata is eyewash and archaic. I also believe that there are "hidden techniques." I, like many others believe that there is simply more to our standard Kata than meets the eye. Many believe that the masters of the day, developed these drills with many of the most effective techniques hidden in plain sight. There are also many who believe that these techniques contain , "Mystical Death Touches" or deadly pressure point techniques. I am not completely confident in the "Death Touch" theory, but I am 100 percent sure that some very effective techniques are contained in the very bland Kata we practice today. When speaking of Kata and it's effectiveness or practicality; first open your self to the idea that it is possible that many of today's martial artists are in fact improperly trained and they are also in effect not aware of the very techniques that they practice through Kata.

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The origin of Kata

Let's first go back to the origin of Kata in general. Centuries ago. before the age of Kata, which we are familiar with today there were fighting sets. Chinese monks of Shaolin developed these "fighting sets" as drills to trainthemselves in the art of combat. Typically these were choreographed fights practiced by two individuals. These drills could also be practiced by one. These "fighting sets" were developed in order to aid the monks in achieving muscle memory. There were also "line sets". Line sets were practiced with large formations of monks and resembled a military drill. Little did the those monks realize that their secret methods of training would evolve into today's Kata. The passing centuries brought Chinese immigrants to Japan and Korea and eventually Chinese fighting sets and forms were transitioned to rudimentary forms and Kata practiced in the early styles of Karate and Tae-Kyon the predacessor of Tae-Kwan-Do. Initially the Chinese versions had hidden strikes and manipulations to Accupoints or Accupuncture points used in early Chinese healing. Many Japanese styles including Kyo-Shin Karate and Ryu-Kyu Kempo still maintain the belief that these vital striking points are hidden in their forms. Although there have been many attempts by practitioners and enthusiasts to substantiate the claims of "mystical" Accupressure points having profound affects on the bodies bio mechanical and nervous system when struck or manipulated; there has been no real medical or scientific proof or documentation, showing truth to the claims and theories. There are others however; who practice what is known as "Bunkai" or interpretation of Kata by using knowledge of anatomy and bio mechanical movements.

Understanding bio mechanical movement

What is bio mechanical movement? Wikipedia defines it as; "the application of mechanical principles to living organisms. This includes bioengineering, the research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms and the application of engineering principles to and from biological systems. This research and analysis can be carried forth on multiple levels, from the molecular, wherein bio materials such as collagen and elastin are considered, all the way up to the tissue and organ level. Some simple applications of Newtonian mechanics can supply correct approximations on each level, but precise details demand the use of continuum mechanics." Wikipedia goes on to define further by stating, "The study of biomechanics ranges from the inner workings of a cell to the movement and development of limbs, to the mechanical properties of soft tissue, and bones. Biomechanics as a sports science, kinesiology, applies the laws of mechanics and physics to human performance in order to gain a greater understanding of performance in athletic events through modeling, simulation, stimulation, gesticulation, mastication, and measurement." Bio mechanical movement applies to Martial Arts and Combat in the sense of sports science. Therefore, learning how to restrict, manipulate, control or destroy the movement of the human body is key in deciphering the practical use of Kata. By learning to harness the knowledge of anatomy and bio mechanics or kineseology we can discard or bring value to the common interpretation of Kata in the literal translation.

Thinking defensively; knowing how and where you can be attacked

Besides knowing and understanding anatomy; we must also understand that there are only so many scenarios in which we may be attacked. Understand that there are only a certain number of angles in which to receive possible attacks. Knowing this you may also understand that everything else is simply a variation of the predisposed and identified angles. Once you identify the number of angles and possibilities for general direction and type of attack you can efficiently analyze the series of techniques in the prescribed Kata or Form. This is the point where you can begin to apply the laws of bio mechanics and your knowledge in the human anatomy.

Breaking the technique down

The first misconception that many martial artists make is to assume that each and every single technique is the "magical" technique to end the confrontation. The late Master Stan Hart, who was a direct student of Taieka- Syu-Oyata (Senior most authority of Ryu-Kyu Kempo) explained to his students that; instead of taking Kata techniques literally technique by technique, one should analyze more by series of techniques. Example and case point; if the prescribed Kata executes a left turn into a forward stance with a left hand low block followed by steping forward with the right foot and punching with the right hand. The literal interpretation is impractical, because nobody fights like that. That series of movements if taken literally is against human nature. However if one examines the entire series of techniques through anatomy, bio mechanics and defensive or protective thinking; one might find that these movements are natural in executing a close quarters wrestling move called a "whizzer" and a typical hip throw takedown.

The step to the left and the low block is not really intended to be a block at all, but steping into greet an attack while striking low. While steping forward with the right leg, pulling the left (low block) hand into chamber position and executing a high punch with the right hand; what you are really doing is wrapping the opponents right arm with you (block) hand and instead of pulling your fist into chamber you are pulling the enemy's arm and body into you. The right leg stepping (with C- Motion stepping as taught in all basic Kata) is basically stepping through your opponents hips and setting him off balance. The right arm strike is not really a punch, but is significant in telling you that in order to complete the technique you must use that limb to assist in finishing the takedown; by driving formard with a strike or push. I use this as my case point example because this is a common series of techniques found in most martial arts. Notice there are no "Fancy" pressure points or accupoints used; simply leverage.

Practice the training sequence

Now that you have learned the basic fundamentals of interpreting Kata or applying Bunkai; you may want to practice your own interpretations. When interpreting or applying bunkai ask your self, " What is my right hand doing?" "What is my left hand doing?" "What is each individual leg doing?" "What direction are you going?" Then ask yourself, "What is my start position and ending position?" Once you identify these factors you have then painted the sihllouette of what defense or attack you are executing. From there your actual leverage points and stiking targets become clear. Remember; stick to the rule that when attacking targets; attack targets that are proven to work. The evil Sensei John Kreese said it best in the (Karate Kid) when instructing his minions, "If a man can't see he can't fight, If a man can't breathe he can't fight and if a man can't stand he can't fight." Also remember the rule that a block is a block, is a strike, is a throw. This simply means that a technique may provide any of these functions in the right context. Once you have found the correct interpretation for your sequence; you should practice it. Practice (drill) from different angles, multiple attackers, against weapons etc. etc. Drilling the technique will aid in developing reflex and muscle memory.

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The concept of Bunkai and Kata application is a bit more complicated than simply taking the Kata itself at face value. Chances are unless you are taught personally or have attended seminars; you may become frustrated and impatient. It is for this reason alone that more and more people are being turned on to Mixed Martial Arts and Combatives. Many do not have the patience and time to spend years learning Kata and then even more time trying to decipher the practicalities. For many the simple solution to Kata is that it just is not practical. For those who read this article and wish to explore the possibility that Kata can be practical I will turn you to some interesting resources. The following resources may be of value in your quest.

- Wikipedia

- http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=243

- http://www.practical-martial-arts.co.uk/practical_karate/iain_abernethy/ia_bunkai.html

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  • All-in-one socket wrench replaces 1- and 2-inch-deep sockets
  • 16 of the most popular sockets
  • Durable rubber grip provides comfort for high-torque jobs
  • Meets or exceeds ASME standards
  • Lifetime warranty


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The ReadyWrench contains the 16 most popular sizes in 1 wrench. This ensures the right size for the most common applications. It also has a durable rubber grip that provides needed traction and comfort for high torque jobs.

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The Black & Decker MSW100 ReadyWrench lets you say goodbye to lost or missing sockets for good. This all-in-one wrench puts 16 of the most popular standard and metric socket sizes at your fingertips--just spin either of the tool's two rotating heads to find the right size. With no socket set to store or organize, you'll make short work of general household assembly jobs, regular maintenance tasks, common do-it-yourself repairs, advanced automotive jobs, and more.


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At a Glance:
  • All-in-one socket wrench replaces 1- and 2-inch-deep sockets
  • 16 of the most popular sockets; combines standard and metric in 1 tool
  • Durable rubber grip provides comfort for high-torque jobs
  • Meets or exceeds ASME standards
  • Lifetime warranty

Fits 16 of the most popular socket sizes--standard and metric.


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Slides over nuts tightened down on long bolts where a 2-inch-deep socket won't fit.
No More Guesswork, Lost or Missing Sockets
Keeping track of individual sockets from a socket set can be a chore, as sockets often go missing or get dropped and misplaced. Likewise, socket sets can be tipped and scattered on garage floors, and they are usually unorganized, which makes it difficult to find the size you're looking for. Thankfully, the ReadyWrench puts an end to lost sockets and ensures you'll never need to search through a socket set again.

Whether you're assembling a barbecue, fixing a bike, putting together furniture, or tinkering with your car, the ReadyWrench can help save you both time and stress. Thanks to its easy-to-use design, the ReadyWrench lets you transition easily from task to task without having to hunt around for sockets or additional tools.

Sockets Just Took a New Turn
The ReadyWrench features two rotating heads that easily adjust and click into place--just spin the heads to find the socket size you're looking for. For further convenience, the heads detent at 45 and 90 degrees, so the ReadyWrench can be used like a ratchet for continuous turning.

With its short-pin design, the ReadyWrench replaces both one-and two-inch-deep sockets. It easily slides over nuts tightened down on long bolts where even a two-inch-deep or longer socket will not fit.

One Incredible Wrench; 16 Most Popular Sizes
The ReadyWrench, with its multiple socket options and short-pin design, is a versatile and flexible tool--and a great value over purchasing a socket set. The sockets are cast to fit both standard (SAE) and metric bolts, and they have a special six-point socket design that won't damage bolt heads.

Best of all, the ReadyWrench offers 16 socket options--5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, 9/16 inch, 5/8 inch, 11/16 inch, 3/4 inch, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 14mm, 16mm, 17mm, and 19mm--all the standard and metric sizes you need to handle most any project. Additionally, there are color-coded laser markings on the side of each socket for easy reference (metric = blue; standard = red).

User-Friendly Tool Designed to Last a Lifetime
The ReadyWrench is so easy to use, you won't know how you ever lived without it. To start, socket sizes are etched and baked in color into each socket for easy visibility--not imprinted like standard sockets. For added convenience, a helpful size chart (in both inches and millimeters) on the back of the handle lets you know exactly what size you need for a specific job.

Additionally, the ReadyWrench boasts a durable rubber grip that provides exceptional comfort for high-torque applications and extends the life of the tool. Built to last, the ReadyWrench is made of durable vanadium steel with a nickel chrome finish.

The MSW100 ReadyWrench is backed by a lifetime warranty.

About Black & Decker: A History of Innovation and Invention
As a global manufacturer and marketer of power tools/accessories, hardware, home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, Black & Decker has established a reputation for product innovation, high-quality, durable design, and value. With worldwide recognition, Black & Decker has unsurpassed global distribution of hardware and tools.

Based in Towson, Maryland, Black & Decker was founded in 1910 by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker. In 1917, the company invented a portable electric drill and quickly received a patent for a pistol grip and trigger switch. In the years that followed, the company's success led to entry into foreign markets, and later, the development and acquisition of individual tool lines, such as DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Delta, and more.

What's in the Box
All-in-one socket wrench.







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Some Basic Gold Mining Tools Not Every Weekend Prospector Knows About

A list of the common gold mining tools everyone knows about begins, of course, with gold pans. These come in various shapes and sizes, some metal and some plastic. Without the use of a gold pan, it is going to be difficult to know how productive your processed material really is for gold content.

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Nothing beats a good gold pan for sampling sand and gravel for gold. But, how the devil do you get those fine flakes out of your pan? Yes, tweezers can work for the bigger flakes. But those tiny flecks, also known as flour gold, can be a challenge.

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This is where the gold snuffer bottle comes in. These inexpensive little gold tools can suck out those flecks of flour gold in a flash. And as they mount up, you can see your little gold pile up in the bottom of the bottle, along with some black iron sand. That will be separated out later.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a larger sucking device to pull gold out of the stream bottom itself? This is another gold mining tool that can be invaluable. And you can buy them, or build them yourself.

Gold sucker tubes are usually made of PVC pipe. All the parts are available at your local home supply store, or hardware stores. There are plans on the internet on how to make a sucker tube, or you can finds places online where you can buy one. With the gold sucker tube, you can pull gold flakes and small nuggets from under boulders and out of depressions and cracks in underwater bedrock.

When a prospector has accumulated a mass of black sand concentrates laced with gold, he has the option of working it all out using a gold pan. But when the volume is sizeable, this can be a long and tedious process. To make things go faster, a gold concentrator is a great tool to have.

These gold catching devices can be designed along different principles. Some resemble small sluice boxes to which water is fed with a garden hose or a battery operated bilge pump. The black sand concentrates are fed slowly into the head of the device and the fine riffles will catch a very high percentage of the fine gold. Usually they are set up over a large tub, and the water can be re-circulated using a bilge pump, if desired.

All the debris is caught in the tub, and can be run again later if you have any doubts regarding your gold capture rate.

Gold wheels are another gold concentrator. The wheel turns slowly, powered by a battery, and the spiral grooves in its working face pull the black sand and gold mixture up toward the center of the bowl, dropping out the black sand. The gold exits through a hole and falls into a little catch basin. With these tools, you can also run the same material more than once, to get every speck of gold you can.

Some gold wheels are designed to work with water, and some can be run either wet or dry. But the water option is usually the most efficient.

These are a few basic gold mining tools that may not be essential to the weekend prospector, but are sure sweet to have and use. They make him more efficient, and give him more gold for his effort.

Some Basic Gold Mining Tools Not Every Weekend Prospector Knows About
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Black & Decker 15097 Workbench Drill Bit Set, 17-Piece

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  • This 10-Piece drill bit set contains the most popular range of drill bits - sizes 1/16-Inch to 1/4-Inch.
  • It is organized by a handy bit bar that makes storing this set in any toolbox, pocket or kitchen drawer easy and organized.
  • For drilling in wood, metal or plastic
  • For most DIY projects


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Includes two each: 1/16", 5/64" 3/32", 7/64". Includes one each:1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 11/64", 3/16", 1/4", 7/32", 5/16", 3/8".



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Brick Wall Demolition

If you have an old masonry brick wall that needs to be demolished there are certain steps that should be followed to insure a safe and clean demolition. In this post where I am going to give a general overview of how to demolish a brick wall, this isn't exactly how it must be done but it does give you a pretty good idea of what needs to be done, just use a little common sense as you attempt to complete this project.

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You first need to organize your demolition equipment. You are going to need a scaffolding, dumpster or dump truck, large tarps to cover the grounds work area, small hammer drill, partner saw, wheelbarrow, hammer, chisel, gloves, dust mask respirator and eye protection. It is also a good idea to wear long work jeans and a long sleeve work shirt to help protect yourself.

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Try to position your dumpster or dump truck as close to the work area as possible, there is no sense in having to handle all the debris twice if you don't have to. Spread your tarps out below the work area to help reduce the debris field when it comes time to clean up. Start by making a series long vertical cuts about 2 to 3 foot apart with your partner saw from the top of the wall to the bottom as close as you can get down to. If it is an old masonry wall you may be able to skip this step if the mortar joints are weak.

Next you will want to get out your hammer drill. Be sure it is set to vibrate only and use a small wedge tip on the end of it. In this case the small bits generally work better that large ones when taking apart masonry structures. Go to very to course of the wall to begin, never start at the bottom. With you bit attack the bottom of the brick rite where the bottom of the brick meets the mortar, pull the trigger and after a few seconds the brick should pop loose, grab the brick and throw it in the dumpster and continue along one course at a time.

You should avoid trying to take multiple courses at once unless you are skilled in demolition work. Improper demolition can result in a collapse of the entire masonry structure which would not be good especially if you are standing under it, odds are you will suffer serious injury or death. If you notice the wall starting to buckle while you are demolishing it you may need to stop and shore up the wall with bracing until that section of wall is down. As you tear down the wall you should come across wall ties every few feet that may require a claw hammer or a metal cutting blade to remove them.

Finally clean up your work area, there will be a lot of debris so hopefully you put your tarps down well so cleanup will be much easier. If you are planning to replace your brick wall with another masonry structure be sure that the footer is totally cleaned off and all mortar is chiseled off as well, it will make installing your new brick wall much simpler. If you don't feel that you can tackle this project you should hire a qualified mason contractor or a demolition specialist.

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  • Cordless tool combo kit powered by rechargeable, interchangeable VPX 7-volt Lithium Ion battery packs
  • VPX cut saw with tool-free blade change system
  • VPX power driver with two speeds for driving and drilling
  • VPX flashlight with three long-lasting LEDs
  • Includes a VPX screwdriver, VPX cut saw, VPX LED flashlight, one 7-volt VPX battery, and one VPX battery charger


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VPX 7V Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver, Cutsaw, And Flashlight Combo.
Powered by 1 VPX 7V Lithium-Ion battery. The breakthrough Lithium-Ion technology holds it?s charge longer so it?s ready when you need it. Includes model VPZ1101 screwdriver, VPX1301 cutsaw, VPX1401 flashlight, VPX battery, and charger. 2 year warranty.


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Introducing the VPX Lithium-Ion Battery System
Black & Decker's advanced, powerful VPX system guarantees the convenience of a rechargeable battery with maximum versatility. At the center of the VPX system is the 7-volt high-energy VPX rechargeable battery, which features breakthrough lithium-ion technology to generate more energy in a smaller package. The end result is a battery that's super-compact and 60-percent lighter than Black & Decker's Ni-Cad power tool batteries. And the VPX holds a charge longer, too -- so it's ready to work whenever you are.

With its versatile design and Black & Decker exclusive technology, a VPX battery is interchangeable with all the products in Black & Decker's growing VPX line. Swap out one battery for the flashlight, inflator, screwdriver, USB power source, cut saw, or 7-volt drill driver; or double the juice with two batteries to operate the 14-volt drill driver or the hand vac. And of course, every VXP battery and compatible product features the rugged, dependable construction you expect from an industry leader in home power tools.

About this Exceptional Starter Kit
If you're interested in Black & Decker's advanced VPX product line, this is an excellent place to start. Begin your collection with this screwdriver, cut saw, flashlight, and battery -- and from there, the sky's the limit.


The screwdriver's Quick Connect chuck lets you exchange bits and tips without any hassle.

The cut saw tears through everything from stray branches, drywall, and even tougher materials like slim metal piping.

The flashlight’s integrated bungee cord fastens securely to hold the beam steady.
The Cordless VPX Screwdriver
The new VPX1101X cordless screwdriver stays stronger, longer and gets into tight spaces with ease. This compact driver is small enough to fit in the kitchen drawer, but packs plenty of power to take on projects all over the house. This handy model offers two speeds: high speed for assembly and fastening tasks, and low speed for higher torque applications such as small diameter drilling. Easy to grip and comfortably lightweight, the VPX1101X fits conveniently in your palm, and it gets into tight spaces that other power tools can’t reach. You can even use it under counter tops or behind sinks, around corners or between pieces of furniture. The VPX1101X's spindle lock helps to start and finish screws, and it lets you set the screwdriver for manual operation under tricky conditions. This screwdriver comes equipped with a Quick Connect hex-shank collar that quickly, easily accepts hex-shaped screwdriving and drilling accessories. The screwdriver is powered by a single 7-volt VPX battery.

Applications
Use the VPX1101X for any around-the-house project, from assembling furniture, hanging pictures, installing blinds and more. It's perfect for all screw-related jobs and light duty drilling applications.

The Cordless VPX Cut Saw
Zip through all kinds of cutting jobs with the new 7-volt VPX cut saw from Black & Decker. Power saws can be intimidating, bulky and noisy; and traditional handsaws can be tiring and inaccurate. Neither saw is versatile enough for everyday cutting around the home, but the VPX1301X combines power and a compact design in a lightweight cordless tool. Truly a grab-and-go item, the cut saw is ideal for quick cuts into baseboard, 1-inch pine, PVC, and more. In fact, the VPX1301X cuts almost anything, anywhere, anytime. The cut saw is powered by a single 7-volt VPX battery.

Applications
Take the VPX1301X outside to make short work of pruning, or trim your Christmas tree down to a more manageable size. Use it to cut plastic pipe under the sink or to modify the fiberboard back of your entertainment center so you can run cords out to your surround-sound speakers. This saw even cuts Closetmaid shelving to make that perfect custom fit.

The Cordless VPX Flashlight
The VPX1401 flashlight is designed to fit right in the palm of your hand, and it features three bright LED lights for plenty of illumination in any position. The flashlight’s pivoting head adjusts so you can direct the light wherever you need it most, and its integrated flat surfaces let you rest the light in three different positions. An adjustable bungee cord can be used to twist the light securely around 2-by-4 beams, pipes or tree branches; or use the belt clip to keep the flashlight close and steady while you walk. The VPX1401 is powered by a single 7-volt VPX battery.

Applications
Use the VPX1401 LED flashlight when you're working on anything that needs a little extra light to help you finish the job. The adjustable bungee cord makes the light super-versatile for auto work, duct work, plumbing, or any other kind of repair or installation that might occur in a darkened space.


This 7-volt VPX battery is the cornerstone of the VPX family of products.
About the Cornerstone of the System: the 7-Volt VPX Battery
It’s time to re-tool with the new VPX interchangeable lithium-ion battery system. This durable, portable, powerful 7-volt battery is the very cornerstone of the revolutionary new VPX interchangeable lithium-ion battery system. And once you get started with the VPX system, it's easy to expand with other power tools, household devices, and electronic products. This battery's advanced technology is created to offer the most in performance in a lightweight, compact piece that holds a charge longer and offers a steadier power output. And all of Black & Decker's VPX products are powered by either a single 7-volt battery or two 7-volt batteries like this one.

The VPX product line debuts with a broad family of home and workshop tools, including two drills (one 14-volt and one 7-volt model), a 14-volt hand vac; and a 7-volt screwdriver, cut saw, air inflator, power source and a flashlight. Next year and beyond, Black & Decker will be rolling out additional power tools, plus home, kitchen, and cleaning products -- not to mention electronics, technology, and yard-maintenance devices. The VPX system incorporates cutting-edge product style with striking aesthetics and a truly comfortable ergonomic design. And since they're all created to combine the highest in form and function, the VPX products perform as every bit great as they look. Because the VPX battery is interchangeable between the VPX products -- once you dip your toes into the system with a VPX charger and batteries, you can expand your collection to include all the VPX products you need at a real cost savings.

Warranty
All of these VPX products are covered by a 2-year warranty from Black & Decker.

What's in the box:
7-volt VPX battery and charger; screwdriver plus 10-piece accessory set; cut saw with 2 jig saw blades; flashlight with 3 LED bulbs.

Black & Decker's Focus on Performance
Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality products used in and around the home, and it also serves as a major supplier of information systems and services to government and commercial clients worldwide. With products marketed in over 100 countries, Black & Decker holds leading market shares in a variety of industries, and it frequently adds new product lines to its family of power tools, cleaning tools, outdoor power equipment, laser products and more.



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Create an Elegant Headboard With a Closet Door

I can't believe how many homes I go in where I see no headboard on the bed. Headboards have a solid purpose and that's not only to anchor the bed in the room visually, but to allow pillows to have a resting surface. They can be simple or ornate, the choice is yours but here's an easy way to create one.

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Use a door! A door you say? Yes! Choose a closet sized door rather than a standard wall door. Plain or fancy, either will work but I prefer solid doors with recessed panels to give more architectural detail to the piece I'm about to create. You will find that closet doors also tend to be less expensive allowing for more quality in the piece for the same money.

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1. Get measurements for the legs by measuring from the floor to the top of where you want your headboard to come up to on the wall, minus 2 inches. (This is so that the leg rails do not show above the head board).

2. Measure the distance between the rails on your bed frame.

3. Divide the measurement of your bed rail frame distance by two.

4. Find the center on the top of your door/headboard and mark it with a pencil.

5. Measure outward from that center mark, the 1/2 distance measurement you just took for the rails and place a mark. This will be the exact place the center of your legs will attach.

6. Cut legs out of 2x4's. Attach to the back side of the head board with wood screws to secure. Use a carpenter's level to make sure they are attached squarely.

7. Prime and paint the door and legs a neutral color and allow to dry completely.

Now the creative brain can kick in and really have some fun! Try these fun and easy ways to decorate your new head board.

Stenciling:
Border the outside edges of the door with a vine border then add floral designs to the recesses. I especially love doing this to a headboard that is painted deep brown or black as the design shows up so beautifully and it set off by the rich background.

Faux Finishing:
Paint the door then create granite or marble effects in the recesses. Even blended sponge painting can be gorgeous, and then paint the outside edge a contrasting color.

Raised Plaster Stenciling:
Add a border design to the outside edges, then a raised plaster central stencil design with joint compound to the insets. Let the joint compound dry for 48 hours before applying paint over the surface so that you do not to loose any of that beautiful raised detail.

Using the same color paint as you used for the door surface, paint over the design and allow it to dry to seal it completely. Apply a color wash of translucent wall glaze mixed with a darker, coordinating color over the design and wipe away the excess to reveal a much more detailed version of the design.

Cast Ornamental Plaster from a mold:
Any mold designs can create the most elegant and unique headboard. Molds are easy to use. Simply lubricate the inside of the mold by brushing lightly with mineral oil then fill the mold with mixed plaster of paris. Allow the plaster to set, remove the piece from the mold and let air dry completely.

Cast and arrange your molded pieces in the pattern desired then attach to the door with joint compound as the adhesive. Let dry 48 hours then paint and color wash as described above in the raised plaster stenciling paragraph. The look of cast plaster on your head board is so beautiful and appears to be carved right in to the head board. What an expensive look!

To finish your headboard, seal your design with a clear, non-yellowing sealer.

To attach the head board to the bed frame:

1. Stand the headboard up against the bed and mark a hole for each of the holes in the bed frame mounting bracket (standard with all metal bed frames).

2. Use heavy duty metal screws and purchase matching wing nuts.

3. Drill pilot holes for each screw hole you marked the same diameter as the screw and drill all the way through the leg.

4. Attach the headboard legs to the bed frame by inserting the screws all the way through the back of the legs and the bed frame then attach a wing nut and secure tightly.

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Sprott Analyst Has Zero Doubt on Higher Natural Gas Prices

Introduction: We talked with Sprott Asset Management Research Analyst Eric Nuttall about the natural gas situation in Canada and the fate of many CBM gas producers and developers. Since our last conversation spot natural gas prices have dropped by 15 percent. Natural gas storage levels are about 2.5 trillion cubic feet, some 423 billion cubic feet higher than a year ago.

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Eric Nuttall told us, "Nearly all small-cap natural gas producers have taken it in the teeth this year. The price decreases in their stocks have been absolutely brutal. There are now companies whose stocks are down 40 percent year-to-date, and yet are still strongly growing production on an adjusted share basis." How will the CBM and natural gas sector pan out through the end of this year? He believes the gas storage surplus will correct itself.

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StockInterview: How are the lower natural gas prices impacting Coalbed Methane producers?

Eric Nuttall: For many CBM or shallow gas producers, this means their current drilling program is likely uneconomic, suggesting deferrals in drilling programs until natural gas prices strengthen. It is this very supply response that we need to balance storage levels, so it should not come as a complete surprise.

StockInterview: What, then, should investors do while storage levels are rebalancing?

Eric Nuttall: I would view this period as an opportunity for medium to long-term minded individuals to start building positions in not just unconventional gas producers, but conventional ones as well. The long-term fundamentals are still extremely bullish for natural gas. Many quality names are down 20 to 40 percent year-to-date.

StockInterview: How do you view the long-term fundamentals for gas?

Eric Nuttall: North American natural gas production has been in decline for several years. Most incremental production is coming from smaller, more expensive-to-drill, thinner economic, higher decline pools and reservoirs. Over the past five years first-year decline rates on natural gas wells have doubled to 50 percent. The base decline rate has also doubled to approximately 25 to 30 percent. Pool size has also decreased materially over that time frame. The Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and much of the US producing basins are mature. Consequently, higher and higher natural gas prices are required to create incentive for producers to drill increasingly marginal wells.

StockInterview: And you expect a continuation of declining natural gas production? And that is that your premise for higher natural gas pricing?

Eric Nuttall: Conventional gas production has been in decline for many years, and the growth areas have largely been unconventional, such as the Piceance Basin (tight gas), the Barnett Shale (shale gas), and the Jonah Field (tight, deep gas). Also, many of the growth assets, such as the Barnett Shale, are already a few years into development, and because the wells have such a steep decline rate in the first few years, it is only adding to the depleting base that we have to make up. It is unlikely that over the next three years, the increase in unconventional gas can offset the decline in conventional, because the depleting base is so much larger. The major natural gas basins in North America are mature. Decline rates are increasing. Pool size is decreasing. Rig count is increasing yet production is at best flat. Until LNG imports increase in a material way, which is not expected for at least four or five more years, I think the case for healthy natural gas prices is intact.

StockInterview: Earlier, you noted drilling was more expensive.

Eric Nuttall: Over the past year, onshore drillings costs are up over 15 percent while operating costs are up over 10 percent. A recent Wall Street Journal article commented on how rig rates for the Gulf of Mexico, on very deep drilling platforms, are as high as 0,000 per day, up from 5,000 a few years ago. And the drilling platforms are still leaving the Gulf of Mexico! Although many are leaving the Gulf of Mexico to go to more prospective areas such as the West African Coast, the current rig situation is still somewhat tight in the Gulf. We have only begun to see signs of moderating rig rate pricing.

StockInterview: How would bad weather, such as a hurricane, impact natural gas prices?

Eric Nuttall: Short term, you would see both natural gas and related stocks surge. If a hurricane strikes the producing area of the Gulf, and we almost need one to - to correct the surplus supply situation. Initially, you'll have an emotional upward response. Only after assessing the status of production platforms and sub-sea infrastructure would we know the longer-term impact.

StockInterview: Should investors be watching the Weather Channel and ready to phone their stockbrokers?

Eric Nuttall: Timing on any natural gas investment right now is tricky. You need to have a medium- to longer-term focus. We probably have another two months of volatility. There are two camps right now on natural gas. One camp is saying that due to bloated storage levels companies are going to increasingly lay down their drilling rigs, cut production guidance, and stress their balance sheets. Then in the fall, when companies set their 2007 budgets, they will be using low gas prices and presenting moderating production growth profiles to their investors.

StockInterview: What does the other camp say?

Eric Nuttall: Another camp says that the current natural gas strip already discounts the present and forecasted storage levels. Also, stocks are cheap on a price-to-cash flow and price-to-net asset value ratios, and now is the time to load up on the stocks. I lean towards this viewpoint. But I am also admitting that until the fall, barring a severe hurricane, it is likely that the stocks are going to trade sideways, as opposed to in any clear direction.

StockInterview: One equities strategist, whom we interviewed, suggested some time in August we might start to see the natural gas stocks moving higher.

Eric Nuttall: There is the potential that we might endure another month or two of flat trading in small cap natural gas stocks. By the end of August, it is likely that we will have had both a supply and demand response - worries of massive laying down of rigs, forced well shut-in's, and overleveraged balance sheets should have subsided. Investors will begin to focus on the natural gas strip rather than spot prices, which currently are around .00 for the upcoming winter and .00 for next summer.

StockInterview: And until then?

Eric Nuttall: Until that time comes, I think it likely, as a group, the large caps will outperform. They are more weighted towards oil, and have recently been catching a bid on the heel of a huge billion all-cash takeover by Anadarko of Western Gas and Kerr-McGee. Importantly for unconventional gas investors, Anadarko paid around .00 for 3P (Possible) Mcf, which is very healthy (Western Gas was predominantly tight gas in Wyoming and coalbed methane in the Powder River Basin). It speaks to Anadarko's view of strong long-term natural gas fundamentals. These all-cash transactions likely set the bottom in the large caps.

StockInterview: What do you see for the near-term?

Eric Nuttall: Many people have been hoping that warm weather or hurricanes would assist in working off the excess supply, but Mother Nature hasn't been terribly helpful so far this summer. It appears that we will exit the natural gas injection season at least 10% over last year. Barring any incredible heat waves or significant hurricanes, natural gas prices are likely to remain sub-.50 until the fall. Unless we have a serious hot spell or a significant hurricane, it is likely that natural gas stocks will be very volatile without clear direction over the summer into the fall. I would think not until the fall, probably September - October, when people begin to focus not on natural gas spot prices, but on the strip pricing for the winter, which is still over C. Until that time comes, I wouldn't see any clear direction in the stocks. The market is now providing opportunities to buy companies with high quality management for below-average multiples, commonly measured on a price-to-cash flow metric.

StockInterview: Have you given up on the CBM sector or is it coming back?

Eric Nuttall: There is zero doubt in my mind that natural gas is an excellent long-term investment. We've peaked in our ability to increase production meaningfully, just as we have with light oil. I think for there to be an increase in long-term natural gas supply, you have to provide incentive to producers to go drill wells that increasingly have lower economic rates of return. And to do that, you need higher natural gas prices. One of the few remaining growth prospects in Canada for natural gas production is coalbed methane. At current gas prices, the economics are very challenging. So to get a supply response from coalbed methane producers, you again need higher gas prices. The current surplus in gas storage will correct itself, and investors should position themselves ahead of natural gas stocks reacting to this inevitability.

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  • Lithium-ion battery-powered screwdriver with magnetic screw holder for basic home repairs and assemblies
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  • Charger holds accessory bits and can be wall-mounted
  • LED light for increased visibility in dark areas
  • Includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty


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Ideal for around-the-house jobs, the Black & Decker LI4000 3.6-volt lithium-ion SmartSelect screwdriver with magnetic screw holder is an ideal tool for basic home repairs. Perfect for professionals and weekend warriors alike, the LI4000 prevents stripping, stays charged for up to 18 months, and boasts a compact, portable design.


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  • Magnetic tip prevents you from accidentally dropping screws
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  • Tool stays charged and ready for up to 18 months

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Perfect for a range of household jobs, this compact, ergonomic driver delivers 70 inch/pounds of torque at 180 RPM for efficient, comfortable performance. Use it for furniture assembly, lighting projects, and a range of other projects, including shelf, towel bar, and cabinetry installation.

The LI4000 has two specialized features that prevent stripping by preventing overpowering of delicate fasteners. The first is a six-position clutch with visual indicators, and the second is Black & Decker's exclusive SmartSelect technology, which allows for quick and easy torque selection. An added bonus, the LI4000 features a magnetic tip that prevents you from accidentally dropping screws.

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The LI4000 also includes a forward/reverse switch with an easy-to-read indicator window and a built-in LED work light that provides visibility when working in low-light or enclosed areas.

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The LI4000 is powered by an efficient, rechargeable 3.6-volt lithium-ion battery that holds its charge longer than traditional batteries to deliver reliable performance job after job.

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Along with the Energy-Star rated battery charger and 11-piece accessory set, the LI4000 screwdriver is backed by a two-year warranty.

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