Archives for July 2014

New Dewalt Heated Hoodies and Jackets for 2014

Jul 31, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new heated jackets and hoodies for 2014, and they have also made improvements to all 2013 styles as well.

Pliers

Deal: Knipex Lineman Pliers for $20

Jul 31, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Knipex’s superb comfort grip side-cutting lineman pliers are on sale for just $20.

Cordless

New Dremel Micro – a Mini Cordless Rotary Tool

Jul 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Dremel has come out with a new compact cordless rotary tool, the Micro, which comes with LED indicators, an LED worklight, and a handy charging station.

New Tools

General Tools PalmScope Digital Borescope Review

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

General Tools’ new PalmScope is a digital borescope that wraps up nice and tidy for compact storage and transport.

Layout & Measuring

Starrett Metalworking Marking Gauge

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

The Starrett 29B marking gauge makes it quick and easy to make parallel scribes in metal.

Accessories

Mobius & Ruppert Brass Pencil Sharpener

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Who knew that something as minor as a pencil sharpener would make such a difference when using manual pencils!

Cordless

EGO 56V Cordless Lawn Mower Review

Jul 29, 2014 Clayton M 46 Comments

We reviewed the EGO 56V cordless mower, which is said to be on-par with gasoline-powered mowers.

Prying Tools

What is a Swede Bar?

Jul 29, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

If someone asks for a “Swede bar,” a Tove wrecking bar is probably what they’re looking for.

Electrical Tools

New Klein Premium Silicone Test Leads

Jul 29, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Klein has come out with new premium silicone universal test leads that fit standard multimeter banana jacks.

New Tools

Sys-Cart Base, a Systainer Mounting Platform

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

There’s a new accessory that makes it easier to mount Tanos and Festool Systainers to different types of surfaces, such as custom mobile bases and shelves.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

There are DA and FN angled finish nailers. What’s the difference?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Why Do TV Shows and Movies Show Nailers Firing Like Guns?

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Is anyone else annoyed by how TV shows and movies show nailers being used like guns?

Storage & Organization

Shop-Vac Tool Mate is a Tool Box and Vacuum Combo

Jul 25, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Shop-Vac’s Tool Mate is half wet/dry shop vacuum, half tool box.

Accessories

New FastCap SawHood Pro is a Simpler and Easier Miter Saw Dust Cover

Jul 25, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

FastCap has come out with the SawHood Pro, an updated miter saw dust containment accessory.

Clamps

Jorgensen Gear Clamp Review

Jul 24, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Jorgensen Gear Clamps are a little on the heavy side, but they are very robust, strong, and quick to adjust.

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