Archives for 2013

New Milwaukee Upgraded M12 Cordless Drills and Drivers

Jul 18, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with new upgraded brushed motor drills, drivers, and impact wrenches.

Westling Socket Organizer Review

Jul 18, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

Looking for a better way to organize your sockets? We traded our Hansen trays for these USA-made CNC machined organizers from Westling Machine Co.

Editorial

How to Be Safe Working in Extreme Heat

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are ways to protect yourself in extreme heat, and signs to recognize that you or a coworker might be in trouble.

Pliers

Blackhawk Locking Pliers Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stephen K 10 Comments

Looking for a new set of quality locking pliers? We have great things to say about this Blackhawk 5pc set.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Wiha MagicRing Ball Hex Key Set Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

These Wiha MagicRing ball hex L-keys offer excellent fastener retention and are great to use.

Shop Essentials

Deal: Adjustable Height Shop Stool for $25

Jul 16, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking for a new place to park your bum? Here’s a decent-looking stool that’s on sale for just $25.

Flashlights & Worklights

Energizer 3-in-1 LED Tripod Flashlight

Jul 15, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Energizer’s 3-in-1 tripod flashlight has 2 lighting modes and multiple aiming options.

Hand Tools

Plastic Scoring Knife – the Best Way to Cut Sheet Materials

Jul 15, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

A plastic scoring knife is the best way to hand-cut thin plastic sheet materials.

Storage & Organization

So I Bought a Craftsman Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Storage Cabinet…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s our first impression of Craftsman’s new heavy duty ball bearing storage cabinet.

Editorial

So I Contacted Craftsman About a Damaged Ball Bearing Drawer Slide…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Who knew that seeking out a replacement drawer slide would cause such frustration. But to be fair, I was at least partly to blame for an incorrect approach.

Machinist Tools

New Tool Buy: Palmgren 1-Ton Arbor Press

Jul 11, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

New tool buy: a Palmgren 1-ton arbor press. Here’s why, and what’s wrong with it.

New Tools

HOT DEAL: Craftsman 4-Drawer Ball Bearing Rolling Storage Cabinet

Jul 11, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a great deal on Craftsman’s new 4-drawer DynaGlide Griplatch ball bearing rolling storage cabinet.

Electrical Tools

Lowes Possibly Replacing Channellock and Knipex Pliers and Cutters with Southwire Tools

Jul 10, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

It looks like major changes are coming to Lowes’ electrical tools aisle.

Editorial

Aggravating “Online Marketing” Baloney

Jul 8, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a bit of venting about frustrating behind-the-scenes email exchanges, such as fake guest post requests, and product compensation offers.

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt Accessories Sale: Buy One, Get One at 50% Off

Jul 8, 2013 Stuart Discuss

For a limited time, buy a select Dewalt bit/blade/accessory product, get another for 50% off.

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