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ToolGuyd > Articles by: Benjamen

Accessories

Easily Remove Nails with the Mayhew NailBoss

Feb 16, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Mayhew NailBoss straightens bent nails and drives them backwards through the front of lumber for easier removal.

Electrical Tools

New Klein Magnetic Wire Pulling System

Feb 16, 2016 Benjamen 28 Comments

Klein’s new magnetic wire pulling system offers another way to pull wires through finished wall cavities.

Accessories

Rotary Tool Router Base Attachments

Feb 11, 2016 Benjamen 17 Comments

Looking to enhance the versatility of your rotary tool? Here are 5 router base attachments, ranging in price from very affordable to almost absurd.

Safety

3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector with Bluetooth

Feb 9, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

These 3M WorkTunes hearing protectors feature Bluetooth-capable audio playback, for cord-free protection and convenience.

Test & Measurement

Craftsman Pocket Sound Meter 82016 Review

Feb 2, 2016 Benjamen 26 Comments

We reviewed the Craftsman 82016 Pocket Sound Meter and tested some scenarios where it’d be useful. It’s a pretty compact and easy to use sound meter that might be good for the DIYer.

DIY Projects

Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System

Jan 26, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

The Camo Hidden Fastener system provides an easy way to fasten deck boards without unsightly screw heads. Here’s Ben’s experience with the system after using it to build a small deck.

Clamps

New Rockler Drawer Front Installation Clamps

Jan 22, 2016 Benjamen 4 Comments

These new Rockler drawer front installation clamps look like they could save you some time when putting the finishing touches on your cabinetry projects.

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Tool Deals

Amazon Prime Membership Dropping to $73, this Weekend Only (Jan 15-17, 2016)

Jan 15, 2016 Benjamen 15 Comments

FYI: Amazon Prime will be discounted this weekend, thru 1/17/16, for new subscribers.

Safety

Trend Airshield, an Air Circulating Face Shield

Jan 15, 2016 Benjamen 15 Comments

The Trend Airshield Pro is a powered face shield that provides woodworkers with some impact protection, nuisance dust relief, and there is also an optional earmuff attachment for all-in-1 use.

Clamps

Sale on Woodpeckers Miter Clamp Sets

Jan 14, 2016 Benjamen 4 Comments

Woodpeckers’ miter clamp sets, which make it easier to glue or otherwise assemble mitered joints at perfect 90° angles, are on sale!

Electrical Tools

Klein Breaker Finder is Identical to the Hi-Tech HTP-6 Circuit Detective

Jan 13, 2016 Benjamen 38 Comments

Why do the Klein ET300 Digital Circuit Breaker Finder and the Hi-Tech HTP-6 Digital Circuit Detective sold at Harbor Freight look so similar? Because they’re identical and made by the same OEM.

New Tools

New Veritas Rotary Tool Router Plunge Base

Jan 7, 2016 Benjamen 12 Comments

Veritas has come out with a new rotary tool plunge base that’ll transform your Dremel (or Dremel-compatible) tool into a mini precision router.

Plumbing

Watts Water Pressure Test Gauge Saved My Sanity

Dec 24, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

If you have suspicions that the water pressure in your house is too high or too low, a simple $10 water pressure gauge can easily confirm or disprove your fears.

Screwdrivers

Craftsman Mach 11 Pc Screwdriver Set Review

Dec 22, 2015 Benjamen 21 Comments

We reviewed the Craftsman Mach Series convertible screwdriver, which has a high-speed offset handle mode, and a high torque T-handle mode. Despite its imperfections, we still found it to be a neat design concept.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 4″ Saddle T-Square Review

Dec 17, 2015 Benjamen 6 Comments

We reviewed Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – a Saddle Square that has proven to be very good at its job.

Clamps

Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig Review

Dec 14, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Clamp-It Square and Corner Clamping Jig, which make it quicker and easier to square up and assemble your woodworking projects.

Flashlights & Worklights

Review: 4-foot LED Shop Light from Rockler

Dec 10, 2015 Benjamen 27 Comments

We reviewed a Lights of America 4500 lumen LED shop light, which is on sale at Rockler for the holidays. It’s the same size as a dual 4-foot T12 fluorescent fixture, and at least as bright.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler 3 Piece Tapered Countersink Drill Bit Set Review

Dec 8, 2015 Benjamen 3 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s tapered countersink drill bit set, which work great for drilling and countersinking holes in wood in a single step.

Tool Reviews

Review: Rockler Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection System

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Dust Right lathe dust collection system, which helps you spend more time woodturning and less time cleaning up after!

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Combo Kit with Free Bonus Tool or Batteries Deal

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

International Tool has an ongoing deal on Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver combo. Buy the combo and get a brushless saw, grinder, or 2-pack of 5Ah batteries!

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