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.

Scott K on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Do you have one these? I remember looking into this a while back but I recall reading about a lot…”
KokoTheTalkingApe on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: ““Nano precision”? So a billionth of what, a mile? I am curious about how the blade lock works though.”
Wayne R. on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Sticking with Stanley.”
Nathan on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “So where is the design file so you can print your own for 5 dollars.”
Rcward on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I would have returned that junk to where you got it”
EBT on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Good call. I like that Gerber has two options: Xacto blades or utility blades version. Thanks!”