Archives for 2018

I Wish Advertised Load Ratings Were More Transparent

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I’ve been thinking about advertised load ratings recently.

Wera Pozidriv Screwdriver – Perfect for Assembling IKEA Furniture

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

Oh Wera Pozidriv screwdriver, how I love thee.

Grinders & Sanders

Metabo Rat Tail Braking Angle Grinder Recall

Jan 3, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Some Metabo rat tail braking grinders are being recalled due to a faulty trigger switch that can lock on.

This Black & Decker Slide-on Charger Shorted Out

Jan 2, 2018 Benjamen 32 Comments

One of our Black & Decker cup chargers shorted out at both ends.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Hitachi Ultra-Quiet 1 Gallon Air Compressor

Jan 2, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

Hitachi has a new ultra-quiet air compressor, coming soon.

Roger on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “A hammer is a hammer. However, from all the hammers I’ve held, a wood handle feels instantly comfortable. Comparing it…”
Rx9 on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “Not a fan of rankings, per se, but relevant performance stats are always welcome. That’s one of the great things…”
Rx9 on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “The rankings are trivially easy: #1. Stanley Kirk Burrell #2. Mercedes-Benz 300E 5.6 AMG #3. Charles Martel #4. Walter Stacy…”
blocky on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “My search for the best has often lead me to conclude: THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD TOOLS! So now, I…”
JoshtheFurnaceGuy on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “I agree that noone can verify a “best hammer”. That said, some are and aren’t worth the money. Estwing makes…”
Ciccio on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “I have an old 20 oz Bostitch, kinda heavy and big hitting head, and a 12 oz Eastwing , but…”