Archives for 2014

Sockets & Drive Tools

Channellock “Uni-Fit” Universal Tools

Oct 6, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Channellock has their own (licensed) line of universal ratcheting wrenches and sockets.

New Tools

New Ridgid Pro Tool Boxes

Oct 6, 2014 Stuart 49 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new line of stackable tool boxes, and also a new cylindrical tube-shaped tool box as well.

Cordless

Milwaukee LED “TRUEVIEW” Technology Explained

Oct 3, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a look at some of the technical figures behind Milwaukee’s TRUEVIEW LED claims.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Brushless 6-1/2″ Circular Saw (XSH03)

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V brushless cordless circular saw.

Cordless

New Ridgid RE 6 Interchangeable Head Electrical Multi-Tool

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 3-in-1 interchangeable head electrical tool.

Cordless

Bosch 6.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger!

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

In Europe, Bosch has announced that they will be releasing a new 18V 6.0Ah battery and a fast multi-voltage charger that greatly reduces the time it takes to recharge higher capacity battery packs.

Hand Tools

Secret Upgrade: Midwest Snips with Kush’N Power Handles

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Midwest’s USA-made offset aviation snips are now available with new handle grips that make them even better!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

New Tools

Keysight TrueIR Thermal Imager

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Here’s a quick look at the Keysight Technologies TrueIR thermal imager, which builds 320x240px images using a 160x120px detector.

Layout & Measuring

New Rockler Bar Gauge Kit

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new 3-in-1 bar gauge kit.

Editorial

Oops, a 2-Hour Mishap with my Wera Zyklop Ratchet

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A recent mishap has me liking Zyklop ratchets a little less these days.

Made in USA

Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about.

Cordless

Flir TG165 Thermal Imaging Thermometer Review

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a quick look at and brief review of the Flir TG165 imaging IR thermometer.

Editorial

Do You Handle Your Own Auto Maintenance and Repairs?

Sep 28, 2014 Stuart 60 Comments

How much auto maintenance and repair work do you do on your own vehicles?

DIY & Home

Recommend a Car Battery Jump Starter?

Sep 28, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Are there any car battery jump starters that you would recommend?

Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Premium USA-made cabinets in this size are NOT worth the added cost, in my opinion. In my experience, you have…”
Andy on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I mentioned this in another comment, but lots of people modify their Harbor Freight carts like what you’re describing. They’re…”
Andy on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I’ve seen more than a few people combine a pair of the HF 5 drawer carts so it has drawers…”
RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “That’s really helpful. Thanks for taking time to respond — thorough and informative. Good to hear that it’s working well.…”
blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The fact that this is to be bolt-assembled by the end user implies modularity. Wouldn’t this be a compelling system…”
Nathan on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Like said mechanics carts see them in hangars and shops. The bottom area is often for chemicals or parts. And…”