Category Archives: Editorial

Everyday Joe Woodworking Injuries

Everyday Joe Woodworking Injuries

Reminder – nobody is immune from making life-changing mistakes in the shop. Yes, it can happen to you. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Safety, Woodworking | Tagged | 2 Comments | May 23rd, 2012
Buy a Cordless Drill Now or Wait for Brushless?

Buy a Cordless Drill Now or Wait for Brushless?

A couple of times a week readers ask whether it’s best to buy a new cordless drill now or to wait for something better. Here are our thoughts on the matter. Continue reading

Posted in Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial | 7 Comments | May 22nd, 2012
Everyday [Carry] Commentary’s ToolGuyd Interview

Everyday [Carry] Commentary’s ToolGuyd Interview

One of my favorite EDC-related sites posted up an interview of yours truly – check it out! Continue reading

Posted in EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial | Tagged , | Leave a comment | May 18th, 2012
Never Shop at Harbor Freight Without a Coupon

Never Shop at Harbor Freight Without a Coupon

Just a [long] reminder that you shouldn’t shop at Harbor Freight without a coupon. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 16 Comments | May 15th, 2012
Where Are the 12V Brushless Drills and Drivers?

Where Are the 12V Brushless Drills and Drivers?

Why haven’t we seen 12V brushless drills and drivers introduced yet? Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 5 Comments | May 15th, 2012
Behind the Scenes: Dewalt Brushless Q&A

Behind the Scenes: Dewalt Brushless Q&A

Here’s a nice Q&A that gives a bit of insight into Dewalt’s new 20V Max brushless impact driver. Continue reading

Posted in Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Power Tools | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments | May 14th, 2012
Why Are there Power Tools in My Bathtub?

Why Are there Power Tools in My Bathtub?

I have power tools in the bathtub, and they don’t belong there. Here’s a story about why they’re there and what I hope to do about it. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Storage & Organization | 23 Comments | May 10th, 2012
Power Tools are a-Changin’

Power Tools are a-Changin’

Here’s a brief discussion reflecting on how power tool designs and trends are changing. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, New Tools, Power Tools | Tagged | 4 Comments | April 13th, 2012
Game-Changing Cordless Drill Driver Preview!

Game-Changing Cordless Drill Driver Preview!

We spied the latest in cordless drill/driver tech! Continue reading

Posted in Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, New Tools | Tagged | 13 Comments | April 1st, 2012
New Tool Secrets I Can’t Share With You (Yet)

New Tool Secrets I Can’t Share With You (Yet)

Tools you cannot know about pushes my own curiosity to its limits sometimes. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | 27 Comments | March 30th, 2012
Craftsman Experience Gets a Remodel

Craftsman Experience Gets a Remodel

The Craftsman Experience studio in Chicago is in the process of being rebuilt. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 5 Comments | March 29th, 2012
Hackerspace and Makerspace Tool Selection

Hackerspace and Makerspace Tool Selection

Here is a very brief discussion on Hackerspace and Makerspace tool selection. Please chime in with your own advice! Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Hand Tools | Tagged , | 1 Comment | March 23rd, 2012
Tomboy Tools for Women – Pink and Handy or Huge Rip-Off?

Tomboy Tools for Women – Pink and Handy or Huge Rip-Off?

We’ve been asked for opinions on Tomboy Tools for a while. Here’s our hands-off assessment. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged , | 6 Comments | March 15th, 2012
Watch Out for “Snap-on Industrial” Williams and Bahco Tools

Watch Out for “Snap-on Industrial” Williams and Bahco Tools

Bahco and Williams tools are now being advertised as under the “Snap-on Industrial Brands” label. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments | March 5th, 2012
Dewalt Scroll Saw Wins Popularity Contest

Dewalt Scroll Saw Wins Popularity Contest

There’s something to be said about a scroll saw – or any tool for that matter – that is favored at 4/4 demo stations at a Woodworking Show. The Dewalt DW788 looks to have won the popularity contest. Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Saws, Woodworking | Tagged , | 5 Comments | February 27th, 2012