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.

Woodworking

Pipeline 2022: New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Track Saw

Jul 8, 2022 Benjamen 55 Comments

Here’s a first-look at Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel cordless track saw.

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 16 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 18 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 62 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 37 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 28 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!

TonyT on Milwaukee Launches Packout-Compatible Accessory Cases: “As far as I know, these are the only ones sold with empty row inserts. DeWalt only sells empty cases…”
MM on Canary Cardboard Box Openers are a Great Utility Knife Alternative: “We had those back at my Ace job too, there were tons of them crammed in the back corners of…”
MM on Milwaukee Launches Packout-Compatible Accessory Cases: “These look great! I really like that they are selling the “empty case rows” separately. That is my one gripe…”
Big Richard on Milwaukee Launches Packout-Compatible Accessory Cases: “@Ryan+H, that is what I am here for. To release the info the brands do not – or at the…”
Ryan+H on Milwaukee Launches Packout-Compatible Accessory Cases: “Dang! That’s the sort of info I wish DeWalt would release, My neighbor has the Milwaukee packout and loves it,…”
Steve on Milwaukee Launches Packout-Compatible Accessory Cases: “This is like what SBD offers in Dewalt/Craftsman ToughCases for TStak/Versastak but better. Dewalt needs something like this for ToughSystem.…”