Category Archives: Reviews

Ridgid JobMax Cordless Tools Summary Review

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Stuart

By now you’ve probably heard all about Ridgid’s new modular JobMax cordless power tool system. Featuring a universal handle and interchangeable tool heads, the JobMax system is designed to be versatile and affordable. But how well do the tools actually function? … Continue reading →

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Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker’s Loupe

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Stuart

When working on some small parts the other day, I pulled out my trusty Bausch & Lomb watchmaker’s loupe. With a 4x magnification, this loupe provides an ample field of view and depth of focus. For greater magnification needs, I head … Continue reading →

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Beta Engineers Hammer Hands-on Review

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jeff

As part of my shop rebuild, I have been researching and buying several new hand tools for quick use, like my go-to screwdrivers. These tools are intended to be hung on a pegboard for easy access and will be used to perform … Continue reading →

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Senco Fusion Nailer First Impressions

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Stuart

We recently received a Senco Fusion angled finish nailer for review, and after charging its 18V battery this morning I felt compelled to fire off a few test nails. Driving in those first nails was extremely satisfying. My first impression was that … Continue reading →

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Wiha Pocket Folding Ruler Review

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jeff

Wiha offers quite a few sizes and styles of folding rulers. Their smallest size, model #61601, is sized just right for stowing away in a pocket, tackle box, or tool box. These folding rulers are waterproof, flexible, and extremely durable. Or … Continue reading →

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Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Review

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Stuart

As you may recall, we’ve been reviewing the various tools included in Porter Cable’s Lithium-ion cordless tool kit. Today, we’re going to be reviewing their cordless 6-1/2″ circular saw. I’ve got to hand it to the engineers over at Porter … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Club Seville 24″ Wall Cabinet – Reader Review

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jeff

Reader JeffD was kind enough to share with us his review of the heavy duty Seville wall cabinets sold at Sam’s Club. Jeff bought six of these cabinets for $58 each (a killer price!), and has evaluated them with authoritative … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Ratcheting Elbow Wrenches Hands-on Review

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Stuart

With their pivoting box ends, Craftsman’s ratcheting elbow wrenches are anything but ordinary. Possibly inspired by similarly styled indexable ratchets, these elbow wrenches are designed for use in tight spaces and situations where a fastener may be obstructed. Curious about whether these … Continue reading →

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C.H. Hanson Remedies Potential Ball Level Crosshair Issue!

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Stuart

Last month we posted an update to our review of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level. In our experience, the ball level worked exactly as advertised, and looked to be very solidly made. In our update, we discussed a slight design flaw … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Review of Dremel’s New Cordless Rotary Tool

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Stuart

Dremel’s new 8200 cordless rotary tool is powered by a brand new 12V-max Li-ion battery, making it the fastest and most powerful cordless tool of its kind. The 8200 is not exactly compact, but its battery allows it to be used for many jobs … Continue reading →

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Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio Hands-on Review

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Stuart

A few weeks ago, we talked about Bosch’s new Power Box 360 music/power center, and how it claims to “re-define” jobsite sound. The new Power Box 360 features four speakers and a subwoofer, modern media connectivity options, and quite a … Continue reading →

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Kobalt 17 Gallon 1.5HP Compressor Review

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Brian

A few weeks ago I met up with Brian, a ToolGuyd contributor, and I spotted a Kobalt compressor (model 236005) in his shop. This unit is no longer available for sale at Lowes, but I’ve recently seen quite a few of … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill a Solid Performer

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Stuart

Steve from over at the ShopNGarage blog & forum recently reviewed Milwaukee’s M12 cordless drill and driver. The review was overwhelmingly positive, confirming our expectation that the M12 3/8″ drill is a very solid performer. As we also noticed in our own review … Continue reading →

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Porter Cable 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Review

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Stuart

A few weeks ago, we received a Porter Cable 18V Li-ion cordless combo set to review. Since then, we have been putting the tools through a rigorous review process, starting with the cordless drill. Seeing as how the drill will be … Continue reading →

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Dewalt Magnetic ToughCase Hand-on Review

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Stuart

Dewalt’s new magnetic ToughCase is designed to be a highly portable storage case for larger drill bits, saw blades, and other bulky accessories that can be difficult to stow away. Right away, I must tell you that  I absolutely love … Continue reading →

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