Archives for 2014

Review: LoveGreen Power Control Panel (120V, 10A)

Mar 14, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s a quick first-impression evaluation of the LoveGreen LRM-115 120V 10A power control box, which has an emergency stop switch, on/off switch, and power outage restart-prevention protection.

Cordless

New Porter Cable 8V Cordless Impact Driver PCC842L

Mar 13, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Porter Cable is soon coming out with a new 8V Max cordless impact driver.

Editorial

Amazon Prime Price Increase: $79 to $99, Starting Soon

Mar 13, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

FYI: Amazon Prime membership fee is soon going up to $99. Subscribe now or sign up for a free 30-day trial to lock in the $79 rate for one year.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Hand Gardening Tools

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

To my surprise, my father is a big fan of Black & Decker’s hand gardening tools. You might want to check them out too.

Accessories

SparkFun’s Bendable Third Hand Kit

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system.

Mechanics' Tools

New Wera Zyklop Metal Ratchets

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with two new Zyklop Metal ratchets – one with a reversible switch, and another with a push-through anvil.

Accessories

Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protectors

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Tripp Lite’s Isobar surge protectors are very well suited for workshop use.

Cordless

Dewalt’s Thermal Imaging Camera is a Bad Value

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader wrote in asking about Dewalt’s imaging thermometer, leading us to think more about the product’s value.

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-100 Induction Soldering System

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Hakko has announced their new FX-100 induction heat soldering system.

Tool Deals

Zoro Tools Mega Sale – 3/11/14

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We received word that Zoro Tools will be having a Flash Sale tomorrow, 3/11/14, from 11am thru 2pm CST.

Accessories

Bench Dog Push Block Review

Mar 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Bench Dog’s Push Bloc push block, an excellent safety accessory for use with powered woodworking tools.

Editorial

New Tool Buys: GoPro Hero 3+, 80/20 Framing, Emergency Stop Switch

Mar 6, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a few of the tool-related things I’ve been shopping for. What have you purchased recently?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Hot Deal: $37 off the New Dewalt Trim Nailer Air Compressor

Mar 5, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We discovered that Dewalt’s new 2.5 gallon trim nailer air compressor is currently on sale for 15% off!

New Tools

Oneida “New and Improved” Ultimate Dust Deputy that [Hopefully] Won’t Damage Your Dust Extractor

Mar 5, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Oneida has come out with an updated version of their Ultimate Dust Deputy that hopefully won’t damage the Festool dust extractors it’s designed to work with.

Cordless

New Dewalt DCF681 & DCF682 8V Gyro Cordless Screwdrivers

Mar 4, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt is soon coming out with two new 8V Max gyroscopic motion-controlled cordless screwdrivers.

blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Yes, that is certainly the origin, but I see it as a missed opportunity to turn the compromise into a…”
Adam on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I paid $280 for this Husky model less than a year ago, which I’d imagine is much more robust than…”
Greg on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I’m with you on that. If i close the lid then it gets instantly becomes a work surface that gets…”
CA on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Northern Tool has this beast for $200. https://www.northerntool.com/products/ironton-30in-5-drawer-mechanic-s-tool-cart-33-7-8in-l-x-17-5-8in-w-x-39-1-8in-h-700-lb-capacity-104476”
Stuart on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “It’s not for modularity, RTA is for smaller box sizes, easier shipping, and less production labor, which means lower costs.”
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…”