Category Archives: Editorial

Ridgid Compact Table Saw R45161 at Home Depot – a Good Buy?

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

Posted in Editorial, Power Tools, Saws | Tagged , | 7 Comments | November 22nd, 2011
Hammer Drill Driver vs. Impact Driver, What’s the Difference?

Hammer Drill Driver vs. Impact Driver, What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever wondered about how an impact driver differs from a hammer drill, here’s a brief explanation.Continue Reading

Posted in Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Power Tools, Tool Basics | Tagged | 4 Comments | November 11th, 2011
Craftsman C3 19.2V Power Tools, to Buy or Not to Buy?

Craftsman C3 19.2V Power Tools, to Buy or Not to Buy?

Don emailed in, asking for our take on Craftsman’s C3 19.2V cordless power tools.Continue Reading

Posted in Cordless, DIY & Home, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Power Tools | Tagged , | 5 Comments | November 9th, 2011
5 Reasons to Buy a T-Handle Screwdriver Bit Holder

5 Reasons to Buy a T-Handle Screwdriver Bit Holder

Do you have a T-handle bit holder in your tool box? If not, here are a couple of good reasons why you should buy one.Continue Reading

Posted in Bit Holders & Drivers, DIY & Home, Editorial, Hand Tools, Screwdrivers, Tool Basics, Tool Guide | Tagged , | 11 Comments | November 4th, 2011
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Sears Shopping Fail and Partial Win

What was supposed to be a quick purchase at Sears turned into a frustrating and complicated process.Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged , | 2 Comments | October 27th, 2011
What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Hand Tools, ToolGuyd Favorites | Tagged , | 17 Comments | October 25th, 2011
5 Tools to NOT Buy Right Now

5 Tools to NOT Buy Right Now

Here are 5 tool types that you should wait a couple of weeks before buying.Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Shop Essentials | Tagged | 7 Comments | October 21st, 2011
What You Need to Know About the Saws in Dewalt’s 20V Max Combo Kits

What You Need to Know About the Saws in Dewalt’s 20V Max Combo Kits

Trying to decide between Dewalt’s 20V combo kits or separate tool kits? There’s something you need to know…Continue Reading

Posted in Cordless, Editorial, New Tools, Power Tools, Saws | Tagged , , | 13 Comments | October 21st, 2011
How to Fix a Cheap LED Flashlight? A: You Don’t

How to Fix a Cheap LED Flashlight? A: You Don’t

How to fix a cheap flashlight? You don’t.Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Flashlights & Worklights | Tagged | 8 Comments | October 18th, 2011
Alvin Magnifier Lamp

The Search for a Good Magnifier Lamp Continues…

I am not having an easy time finding a good quality magnifier lamp at a price I can easily afford…Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Flashlights & Worklights | Tagged , , | 9 Comments | September 13th, 2011
Made in USA, Fabrique aux E.U., Hecho en EE. UU.

Made in USA, Fabrique aux E.U., Hecho en EE. UU.

If you’ve ever been confused by “made in the USA”, “Fabrique aux E.U.” and “Hecho en EE. UU.” appearing on the same package, here’s a brief breakdown of what they mean.Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Made in USA, Tips | 4 Comments | August 30th, 2011
How Thieves Can Use Thermal Imaging Cameras for Evil

How Thieves Can Use Thermal Imaging Cameras for Evil

A security firm has discovered ways for thieves to steal ATM pin numbers uses common diagnostics tools.Continue Reading

Posted in Diagnostic & Testing Tools, Editorial | Leave a comment | August 18th, 2011
Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdrivers – Yay or Nay?

Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdrivers – Yay or Nay?

What do you think about ratcheting screwdrivers? Do you like them, hate them, or are indifferent and don’t care to try them out?Continue Reading

Posted in Bit Holders & Drivers, Editorial, Hand Tools, Screwdrivers | Tagged | 11 Comments | August 17th, 2011
How to Prevent Unauthorized Removal of Square Drive Screws?

How to Prevent Unauthorized Removal of Square Drive Screws?

Are there any ways to prevent the unauthorized removal of square-recess/Robertson screws?Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Fasteners | 17 Comments | August 15th, 2011
5 Reasons to Walk Around a Big-Box Tool & Home Improvement Store

5 Reasons to Walk Around a Big-Box Tool & Home Improvement Store

If you’re like me, you probably do most of your tool shopping online. Here are 5 reasons why it’s still a good idea to walk around your local big-box home improvement stores anyways.Continue Reading

Posted in Editorial, Hand Tools, Power Tools | 3 Comments | August 9th, 2011
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