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 Electronsmith's 3D Prints or Instagram.

Power Tool Accessories

Milwaukee 20pc Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessory Kit with New Customizable Case

Nov 11, 2021 Benjamen 9 Comments

There’s a new Milwaukee 20pc OMT accessory set, and it comes with a special new case.

Tool Deals

Diablo SandNet Sanding Disc Assortment Deal at Home Depot

Nov 10, 2021 Benjamen 19 Comments

Diablo’s SandNet 5″ sanding disc assortment is on sale for the holidays.

Dewalt 130pc MaxFit Drill & Screwdiver Bit Set with Large ToughCase+ Organizer

Nov 6, 2021 Benjamen 15 Comments

This Dewalt special buy comes with 130 accessories and a large ToughCase organizer.

Grinders & Sanders

How to Turn Your Router Table into a Spindle Sander

Oct 30, 2021 Benjamen 14 Comments

This space-saving oscillating spindle sander mounts to a router table.

Storage & Organization

Woodpeckers RackBit Router Bit Storage System

Oct 21, 2021 Benjamen 23 Comments

Woodpeckers has a new USA-made router bit storage system.

Don’t Miss this Bessey Parallel Clamp Deal (Ends 11/18/21)

Oct 18, 2021 Benjamen 17 Comments

Rockler has a good promo on this Bessey K body REVOlution Parallel clamp set.

Tool Deals

Digital Setup Gauge Set – Special Buy

Oct 13, 2021 Benjamen 9 Comments

Lee Valley is selling a Digital Gauge set including a height gauge and a level box for $30.

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless 21.5″ Deck Push Mower Review

Oct 1, 2021 Benjamen 61 Comments

Dewalt’s new cordless mower fixes its predecessor’s battery runtime issues, but at what cost?

Storage & Organization

Husky Connect System 2-Drawer Organizer

Sep 22, 2021 Benjamen 33 Comments

Husky has added drawers to their Connect System of tool boxes.

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V Cordless Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun

Mar 3, 2021 Benjamen 34 Comments

Ryobi’s new 18V dual temperature glue gun features a fold-out drip tray and interchangeable nozzles.

Woodworking

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Pin Nailer (2021 ETA Update)

Mar 1, 2021 Benjamen 66 Comments

Milwaukee announced a new M12 23-gauge pin nailer – here’s everything what we know so far.

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Storage and Organizer Accessories

Dec 17, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Here are some 3D-printed accessories to improve your tool and parts storage and organization.

Introducing the Hilti Jaibot, Your New Robotic Partner

Dec 1, 2020 Benjamen 23 Comments

Hilti just introduced their new semi-autonomous ceiling drilling robot, the Jaibot.

Dewalt DW735X 13″ Planer Deals (Black Friday 2020)

Nov 26, 2020 Benjamen 24 Comments

You asked us to keep an eye out for Dewalt planer deals, here’s what we found.

Vacuums & Dust Collection

New Ryobi Cordless Canister Vacuum

Nov 12, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Ryobi has a new cordless 18V ONE+ 4.75 gal stainless steel canister vacuum.

Woodworking

New Rockler Perfect Miter Setup Blocks

Nov 11, 2020 Benjamen 11 Comments

The Rockler perfect miter setup blocks help you cut miter angles for frames with 4 to 12 sides.

Deal: FREE Milwaukee Packout Dolly with Select Tool Box Purchase

Nov 5, 2020 Benjamen 24 Comments

Check out this incredible deal before it disappears!

Editorial

Why I Ordered a Harbor Freight US General Rolling Tool Cabinet

Nov 3, 2020 Benjamen 27 Comments

A few days ago I ordered a new US General 44″ rolling tool cabinet from Harbor Freight, here’s why.

Tool Deals

Harbor Freight 15% Off Everything Coupon! (Ends 11/1/2020)

Oct 30, 2020 Benjamen 3 Comments

This rare Harbor Freight coupon does not exclude any of their brands!

New Ryobi Mini Cordless Glue Gun

Oct 28, 2020 Benjamen 26 Comments

Ryobi’s newest cordless glue gun is downright miniscule!

Plain grainy on New Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max Oscillating Multi-Tool is Coming Soon: “That may be a good way to adapt the Fein wire brush to my Dewalt. I can just drill holes,…”
John B. on Do You Clean Your Power Tools?: “I was taught to clean everything before putting it away. Big tools unplugged or powered down when I leave the…”
Ross on What’s Your Stance on SawStop Table Saw Tech?: “There are also inventions everyday where the inventor gets taken advantage of when they shop their product. Someone has every…”
Franck B. on What are Gedore Red Tools all About?: “Along with BGS, K-S Tools is a major (well outside of the US it is major) German brand that mostly…”
fred on What are Gedore Red Tools all About?: “Not surprising. Many companies have a second line of tools and distinguish the COO – by altering or slightly altering…”
Franck B. on What are Gedore Red Tools all About?: “Gedore Red is what used to be Carolus, a lower end brand, normally made in Taiwan (as has been already…”