Benjamen

About Benjamen

Benjamen Johnson grew up watching his dad work as a contractor and woodworker. He became an electrical engineer and took an interest in woodworking. Check out Ben's projects at Ben's Workshop or follow him on twitter or instagram.

Accessories

Ideal ArmourBand Might Replace Wrapping Receptacles with Electrical Tape

Mar 5, 2020 Benjamen 43 Comments

ArmourBands are said to be faster than electrical tape, and lack sticky residue. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square is Now a Regular Tool You Can Buy Anytime

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 25 Comments

Woodpeckers is bringing back their popular Delve Square as a regularly-stocked tool. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square Review

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 20 Comments

We got our hands on Woodpeckers DelVe Square and threw it at a project right away. Read on to find out how much we like it! Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

A Continuous Roll of Surebonder Hot Glue Sticks?

Jan 8, 2020 Benjamen 40 Comments

Do you ever find yourself running out of glue in your glue gun? Well how about a 77ft long glue stick? Read More

Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Protractor T-Square One-Time Tool (Deadline 1/6/20)

Dec 20, 2019 Benjamen 19 Comments

Here’s everything we know about the new Woodpeckers Posi-Lock protractor-like T-square. Read More

Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Ultra Shear Parting Tool for Woodturning

Dec 17, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new woodturning tool, a carbide insert-tipped Ultra Shear parting tool. Read More

DealGuyd

Duluth Trading: 30% Off Your Entire Order and Free Shipping Ends 12/13/19

Dec 12, 2019 Benjamen 24 Comments

Duluth Trading has 30% off your entire order plus free shipping with no minimum. Ends 12/13/19. Read More

DealGuyd

Costco Holiday Tool Deals 2019

Dec 11, 2019 Benjamen 22 Comments

Here’s best deals I’ve found for the 2019 Holiday season at Costco. Read More

DealGuyd

Lee Valley 2019 Cyber Monday Sale (12/2/19)

Dec 2, 2019 Benjamen 14 Comments

Lee Valley’s Cyber Monday Sale features discounted gift cards, manufacturing seconds, and other tools. Read More

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Select Ingersoll Rand Tools up to 35% off Today at Amazon (11/30/19)

Nov 30, 2019 Benjamen 1 Comment

Amazon has some big discounts on Ingersoll Rand air tools today, November 30, 2019. Read More

DealGuyd

Kaizen Inserts Deal: 10% off through Cyber Monday (Ends 12/2/19)

Nov 26, 2019 Benjamen 21 Comments

Kaizen Inserts is having a 10%-off site-wide sale thru Cyber Monday. Read More

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Rockler Black Friday 2019 Woodworking Deals

Nov 22, 2019 Benjamen 15 Comments

Here’s a look at Rockler’s Black Friday 2019 woodworking deals. Read More

Storage & Organization

New Irwin Power Tool Accessory Cases (Should be Dewalt-Compatible)

Nov 22, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Irwin has came out with new power tool accessory cases that strongly resemble new Dewalt ToughCase+ and Craftsman accessory cases. Read More

Reader Question: Recommendations for Home Automation System?

Nov 20, 2019 Benjamen 41 Comments

Please tell us if you use a Home Automation system you can recommend! Read More

DealGuyd

Kreg Jig Rebate – Get into Pocket Hole Joinery for Less (H2019)

Nov 20, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Buy any Kreg pocket hole jig over $99, receive a $15 rebate. Read More

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Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife Bundle Deal (H2019)

Nov 13, 2019 Benjamen 35 Comments

Here’s a closer look at this Milwaukee Fastback utility knife bundle deal, and how it’s different from last year’s. Read More

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Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale. Read More

Woodworking

Kreg Mini Pocket Hole Jig on Sale for $9 (Ends 11/13/19)

Nov 9, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

Lowe’s is selling the Kreg mini pocket hole jig for $9. Read More

Power Tools

Home Depot FREE Bonus Cordless Power Tools Holiday Deals 2019

Nov 8, 2019 Benjamen 34 Comments

Home Depot’s free cordless power tool deals are back for Holiday 2019. Buy a starter set or combo kit, get free tools. Read More

DealGuyd

Home Depot Pre-Black Friday 2019 “Special Buy” Tool Deals

Nov 6, 2019 Benjamen 50 Comments

Here are some Black Friday 2019 and Holiday tool deals that started appearing at Home Depot. Read More

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bobad on Shop Essentials: Wiha Precision Screwdrivers vs. Wera Kraftform: “I’ll never buy a soft grip screwdriver again. I’ve owned about 15 of them over the years, and every one…”
schill on My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica: “I have a lot of mechanical pencils, but I usually end up using wooden ones for a lot of stuff.…”
bobad on Makita ImpactX Screwdriver Bit Holders: “This is old, but I’m bumping it up because new locking holders may be out. I like to use my…”
David Swearingen on My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica: “I’ve been searching for the best pencil for 60 years. My primary criteria is, the darker the better. Kind of…”
Matt J. on My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica: “I love the Noricas, but I save them more for writing and such. My favorite part about them (and what…”