Archives for 2018

Hand Tools

Dewalt Carbon Fiber Stapler Review

Aug 1, 2018 Stuart 30 Comments

I spent some more time with the Dewalt carbon fiber composite stapler today.

Cordless

Home Depot Hooked us up with Some Sweet Impact Tools

Aug 1, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

Home Depot sent over some new impact tools – a Husky socket set, torque wrench, and Dewalt mid-torque impact wrench.

Cordless

A Quick Review of the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer

Jul 31, 2018 Benjamen 36 Comments

Ben put the Milwaukee M18 Fuel hedge trimmer through some bush-trimming testing.

Editorial

Minimalist College or New Apartment Tool Kit

Jul 31, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

I put together a new minimal tool kit, adding 2 new additions to my previous recommendations.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt 27 Gallon Air Compressor

Jul 30, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt has a new portable 27 gallon air compressor.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Reader Question: Which Cordless Caulk Gun, Milwaukee M12 or Dewalt 20V Max?

Jul 30, 2018 Stuart 69 Comments

Which cordless caulk gun would you recommend? Milwaukee M12, or Dewalt 20V Max?

Clamps

Bessey KliKlamp Ratcheting Clamp Review

Jul 27, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

I have been really liking my Bessey KliKlamp ratcheting clamps. They’ve grown on me over the years.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt Pin Nailer DWFP2350K

Jul 27, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new air pin nailer.

Cordless

Review: EGO Cordless 21″ Push Lawn Mower (LM2101)

Jul 26, 2018 Benjamen 46 Comments

The Ego LM2101 21″ cordless mower is quiet, easy to use, performs well, and is easy to store.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw vs. Makita M18 Sub-Compact

Jul 26, 2018 Stuart 60 Comments

Which would you rather use – Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel circular saw, or Makita’s 18V sub-compact?

Hand Tools

Wiss Straight-Cut Aviation Snips

Jul 25, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

What can I say about these Wiss straight-cutting snips? For starters, I love them for general purpose tasks.

Cordless

New Makita 12V CXT Right Angle Drills

Jul 25, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita has come out with two new 12V Max right angle drills.

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets are Hitting the Market

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new open stock ratchets. We’re trying hard to be excited.

DIY & Home

How Would You Fill This Foundation Hole?

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 71 Comments

How would you fill around a sump pump outlet pipe in the foundation?

New Tools

New Kreg Track Horse, an Adjustable Clamping Saw Horse

Jul 23, 2018 Benjamen 28 Comments

Kreg has come out with a new clamping saw horse that can also be used with their project center.

Matt on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “Agreed.”
fred on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “One thing to think about is whether most of your projects are of the home remodeling sort – or are…”
MFC on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “I mean, M12 and M18 are pretty good for almost everything. Having everything red is also kind of nice (with…”
Stuart on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “Thanks – *fixed*!”
Terry S on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “I guess it depends on what you want. I have largely Makita 18V tools because there was a smoking deal…”
Bill on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “First sentence, “downside” maybe should be downsize.”