Category Archives: Editorial
Casio G-Shock Watch – the Toughest on the Planet?
Casio G-Shock watches are the toughest most durable watches around and can endure DIY project and jobsite conditions with ease. Do you agree?Continue Reading
5 Hand Tools That Draw the Most Blood and Curses
Here’s a list of several hand tools that contributed to my most memorable injuries. Which tools are on your list?Continue Reading
5 Resources for Pre-Beginner Woodworkers
Listed are 5 resources that can help complete newcomer become a beginner woodworker.Continue Reading
“Kid Wood” and “Real Construction Tools”
Foam “Kid Wood” and plastic “Real Construction” tools. Great for kids or a poor substitute for the real thing?Continue Reading
My Top 5 Favorite Woodworking Tools of 2011
Here’s a quick look at my top 5 favorite woodworking tools (and accessories) of 2011.Continue Reading
Caution: This is Why Cheap Drill Bit Sets are so Cheap
Have you ever wondered how budget brands can offer large drill bit sets for so cheap?Continue Reading
Tool & Hardware Store Gift Cards – Do You Love or Hate ‘em?
I love spending gift cards on random tools that would otherwise stay on my wishlist. What about you? Love ‘em or hate ‘em?Continue Reading
You Can Use an Impact Driver to Drill Holes, But Should You?
We put together a short video to show why we don’t like using cordless screwdrivers and impact drivers to drill holes.Continue Reading
ToolGuyd’s 3rd Birthday, Thanks to You!!
Just a thank you note to mark the end of our 3rd year of operation.Continue Reading
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card
We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers.Continue Reading
“USA Quality Guaranteed” – Just a Made-in China Decoration
How disappointing is it that it became acceptable for companies to use “USA Quality Guaranteed” and related logos as mere decorations?Continue Reading
Sears’ Tool Department – Great for Holiday Gifts and 365 Days/Year
A recent experience made me think about what I love shopping at Sears’ tool department.Continue Reading
Headlamps vs Cordless Work Lights, Which Do You Use More?
What do you use more, headlamps or work lights? Neither? Share your favorites!Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Early-Black Friday Deal Shopping!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you all have a warm and wonderful holiday with family and friends. Later on when you’re resting and digesting, be sure to head back here to check out our updated Black Friday Deals List. Lowes …Continue Reading
Ridgid Compact Table Saw R45161 at Home Depot – a Good Buy?
Ridgid’s newish R45161 portable table saw is receiving a bit of buzz these days, but is it a safe buy?Continue Reading
