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Video Highlights from the 2006 International Builders' Show

Catch a glimpse of the newest tools and materials

by Justin Fink

2006 Internatioinal Builders' Show
With over one-and-a-half million square feet of show space devoted to the most advanced tools, materials, and services that the light construction industry has to offer, this year's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida, was hard to cram into just four days.

But with lots of caffeine and a little bit of restraint, we managed to come home with something other than very sore feet: Lots of video footage, several new article ideas, solid feedback from our readers, and the chance to meet and greet some of the best builders in the world.

Sheetrock Joint Compound Plus 3 with Dust Control
with Myron Ferguson, Fine Homebuilding author
USG's new ready-mixed lightweight joint compound binds the normally airborne dust particles caused by sanding taped seams. http://www.usg.com
Sheetrock Plus 3 Dust Control
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Stanley Bostitch HurriQuake Nail
with Justin Fink, assistant editor
Fasteners don't typically get along well with hurricanes and earthquakes, but these plastic collated nails stand up to the weather. www.bostitch.com
HurriQuake Nail
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Grex 23-Gauge Headless Pin Nailer
with Gary Striegler, Fine Homebuilding author
Weighing in at 2.2 lb., this pin nailer boasts a rear exhaust, built-in silencer, and the capacity to shoot fasteners up to 1-3/8 in. long. www.grexusa.com
Grex 23-Gauge Headless Pin Nailer
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Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod Flashlight
with Justin Fink, assistant editor
Hands-free operation, LED bulbs, and the option of using three, six, or nine batteries prove that the engineers at Stanley are working long and productive hours. www.stanleytools.com
Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod Flashlight
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Crown Heritage EasAlign Handrail System
with Andy Engel, former editor
Traditional bolt installations for stair railings look pretty primitive beside these hidden magnetic fasteners. www.crownheritage.com
Crown Heritage EasAlign
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The 2006 International Builders' Show took place January 11-14, 2006, at the Orange County Convention Center. For more information about the show, visit www.buildersshow.com.

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