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Safety Goggles Review: Radians, Dewalt, Uvex

Posted on March 1st, 2010
Safety Goggles Review: Radians, Dewalt, Uvex Some hobbyists and DIYers risk eye injury and occasionally forego wearing safety goggles, with the most common excuse being that they’re uncomfortable to wear. While safety glasses can sometimes be an appropriate alternative, and are certainly better than nothing, there are times when goggles are required. The goggle styles discussed in this mini-review are exceptionally comfortable, and nobody that [...]
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Channellock Small V-Jaw Pliers Review

Posted on February 12th, 2010
Channellock Small V-Jaw Pliers Review We’re a huge fan of Channellock products, so when they offered us the opportunity to review their new 412 V-Jaw pliers, we couldn’t refuse! As mentioned in our recent preview post of the 412 pliers, Channellock introduced this smaller 6.5-inch version of their V-Jaw pliers for use on small tubing and round stock. We found that not [...]
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Campbell Hausfeld Angled Finish Nailer Review

Posted on February 9th, 2010
Campbell Hausfeld Angled Finish Nailer Review A few months ago, we talked about our positive first impressions of Campbell Hausfeld’s new finish nailer, which is part of a new line of Campbell Hausfeld nailers choc-full of features and designed to provide great results while being easy to use. It took us a little longer than we anticipated, but we now have enough experience with Campbell [...]
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Systainer Polystyrene Compartment Trays

Posted on February 8th, 2010
Systainer Polystyrene Compartment Trays A few weeks ago, we ordered a few Tanos Systainer storage trays from Lee Valley. These polystyrene compartmentalized storage trays are designed to fit into Systainer boxes, but we intend to use these trays in a few drawers to hold loose parts and tools.
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Dewalt’s Impact Ready Drill Bits – a “Boring” Review

Posted on February 5th, 2010
Dewalt's Impact Ready Drill Bits - a "Boring" Review Dewalt recently released a whole slew of new Impact Ready bits and accessories, including twist drill bits and hole saws. We had the opportunity to give these new drill bits a spin, and as you will soon see in this review, we think they’re absolutely fantastic.
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Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review

Posted on February 4th, 2010
Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review Ryobi’s cordless Auto Hammer is designed to drive nails up to 3-1/2″ long, operate in tight spaces, and eliminate manual hammering entirely. In fact, Ryobi claims that with their new Auto Hammer, hammering has never been easier. With claims like these, we just had to put the tool to the test! For a detailed overview of the [...]
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Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Posted on January 26th, 2010
Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw There are quite a few questions about the new Craftsman 21226 MiterMate miter saw that we set out to address with a full no-holds barred hands-on review. Is the MiterMate gimmicky? Overly complex? Awkward and clumsy? Or is it as innovative and functional as Craftsman advertises? Keep reading for our full review of the MiterMate, or skip [...]
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Quick Review of Superior Tool ST-2000 Pipe Cutter

Posted on January 14th, 2010
Quick Review of Superior Tool ST-2000 Pipe Cutter I needed to make two cuts in a length of 1″ Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, and did not have the tools available to do so. There are many hand and power tools that would have been appropriate for a job like this: an angle grinder, chop saw, metal cutting circular saw, snap pipe cutters, rotary pipe [...]
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Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Drill – Hands-on Review

Posted on November 18th, 2009
Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Drill - Hands-on Review Milwaukee is constantly expanding their M12 lithium-ion compact cordless tool lineup, and their new M12 3/8″ right angle drill is one of the most anticipated of the new offerings. While demand for the tool won’t compare to that of their pistol-grip driver, this right-angle driver will definitely find its way into many homes and jobsites. We were [...]
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C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Review

Posted on November 10th, 2009
C.H. Hanson Precision Ball Level Review Two months ago to the date, we shared with you our very positive first impressions of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level. Since then, we have used the level quite a bit for various projects and tasks, and not only has it not disappointed us yet, it has exceeded our most demanding expectations. Following is our comprehensive [...]
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Gearwrench Double-X Hemostat Review

Posted on September 11th, 2009
Gearwrench Double-X Hemostat Review Today we’re taking a quick look at the relatively new Gearwrench Double-X hemostat. Similar in design to Gearwrench’s Double-X pliers, these hemostats are designed to hold and clamp onto objects in hard to reach areas. Hemostats are clamping forceps that (in a non-medical sense) are preferred over pliers when dealing with small or delicate parts or when working in tighter spaces. [...]
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Campbell Hausfeld Finish Nailer First Impressions

Posted on September 10th, 2009
Campbell Hausfeld Finish Nailer First Impressions As we previously mentioned, Campbell Hausfeld recently released a new line of pneumatic nailers. We now have our hands on CH’s new CHN706 angled finisher nailer, and are in the process of giving it a very rigorous review. In the meantime, take a look at our [very positive] first impressions of the nailer. Setup: The nailer is [...]
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CH Hanson Precision Ball Level First Impression

Posted on September 9th, 2009
CH Hanson Precision Ball Level First Impression About three months ago, we posted about CH Hanson’s new Precision Ball Levels. We now have one of these new 24″ levels in our possession, and thought you would appreciate a few first impressions until we can offer a full review. We handed the level to a few colleagues, and following are their initial reactions. Holy [expletives]. Is that [...]
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PB Swiss Tools Insider Bit Driver Review

Posted on February 5th, 2009
PB Swiss Tools Insider Bit Driver Review The PB Swiss Tools Insider driver is a pocket-friendly screwdriver that can carry up to 8 insert bits in a removable cartridge. Don’t let its modest size or appearance fool you – the high quality Insider is very well designed and can handle most manual driving tasks with ease. Take a look at our in-depth review of the Insider, [...]
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Gearwrench Magnetic Extension Review

Posted on January 20th, 2009
Gearwrench Magnetic Extension Review If you find that you often need to use tape, putty, or shims to hold fasteners inside of sockets, then you will definitely want to consider Gearwrench’s new magnetic drive accessories. Gearwrench’s new magnetic lineup includes 6″ extensions, universal-joint adapters, and drive-size adapters, all available in 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ drive. In this review, we put Gearwrench’s 6″ magnetic extensions to the test - read on for a detailed scrutiny, [...]
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