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ToolGuyd > Articles by: Benjamen
Milwaukee M18 Heat Gun Front Element and Nose Guard

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Compact Heat Gun

Jun 15, 2017 Benjamen 26 Comments

Milwaukee has done what we considered impossible, and came out with an M18 cordless heat gun.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Sliding Miter Saw in Closed Position

Accessories

MORE Top New Tools from Milwaukee NPS17

Jun 14, 2017 Benjamen 36 Comments

Here are 5 MORE of the most interesting new tools we saw at Milwaukee’s 2017 New Product Symposium.

My grip on the Hitachi Triple Hammer impact driver

Cordless

Hitachi 18V Triple Hammer Impact Driver Review

Jun 5, 2017 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Hitachi 18V Triple Hammer impact driver has a few annoying problems, but all in all it is very comfortable, light, and well balanced.

Ryobi P3650B 36V Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Product Shot

New Tools

Ryobi One+One Brushless 36V-Equivalent Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw

May 26, 2017 Benjamen 27 Comments

Ryobi has announced their new line of One+One dual-battery 36V-equivalent 18V cordless power tools, starting with a brushless 10″ dual bevel sliding miter saw.

New Tools

Milwaukee 24″ Hardtop Rolling Bag Review

May 22, 2017 Benjamen 21 Comments

Milwaukee’s 24″ hardtop rolling bag is spacious tool bag that can hold a LOT of tools.

Milwaukee hole saw hot forming

Editorial

How Milwaukee Hole Saws are Made

May 18, 2017 Benjamen 21 Comments

In this last installment of my Milwaukee USA factory tour, let’s take a look at how Hole Dozer hole saws are made.

Milwaukee pick and probe set in the plastic carrier

Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Hook and Pick Set

May 13, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

With some hand and finger-friendly features, Milwaukee’s new hook and pick set might be an upgrade to that cheap set you hate using.

Shot of my 45 degree socket organizers

DIY Projects

Custom Socket Storage Idea

May 10, 2017 Benjamen 29 Comments

I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read.

Craftsman 41inch cabinet socket drawer filled

Made in USA

Follow-up Review: Craftsman Pro Storage Combo

May 8, 2017 Benjamen 31 Comments

I’ve been testing another Craftsman Pro Smart-Lock 41″ storage combo. In this review I’ll go over what has been fixed since the first review, and my long term usage.

Lee Valley Best Ever Picture Screw

Fasteners

Lee Valley Double-Headed Picture Screws, and Similar Products

May 5, 2017 Benjamen 18 Comments

Lee Valley has some new double head screws that they say are the “best ever” for hanging pictures.

Worx 20V Hydroshot Product Shot

Cordless

Worx HydroShot 20V Cordless Watering and Cleaning Tool

Apr 19, 2017 Benjamen 26 Comments

The Worx HydroShot Power Nozzle is a cordless watering and cleaning tool, and seems to be intended for many the same tasks you’d use a pressure washer for.

Milwaukee Ax Sawzall Reciprocating Saw Blade with Carbide Teeth

Editorial

How it’s Made (in the USA): Milwaukee Carbide-Toothed Sawzall AX Blade

Apr 12, 2017 Benjamen 11 Comments

In my recent tour of a Milwaukee Tool USA factory, I saw how a Sawzall AX with carbide teeth blade is made. Here’s an inside look!

Woodpeckers provides additional scales on the handle

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers Stainless Steel and Aluminum Squares (One Time Tool)

Apr 7, 2017 Benjamen 36 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new “One Time Tool” square that features an aluminum handle and stainless steel blade that can be user-recalibrated.

Milwaukee Robot Hero Shot

Editorial

Milwaukee USA Factory Tour: How a Typical Sawzall Blade is Made

Apr 5, 2017 Benjamen 30 Comments

Have you ever wondered how a standard (non-carbide-tipped) Sawzall blade is made? Here is an inside look.

Lee Valley Hex Key Handle in use

Accessories

Lee Valley Hex Key Handles: Put a Bigger Grip on Your Hex Wrenches

Mar 22, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

These new Lee Valley hex wrench handles give your ordinary L-shaped hex keys greater grip and versatility.

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