David Frane

Zippkool Fan-Cooled Workwear

Aug 17, 2017 David Frane 11 Comments

There’s some new fan-powered workwear designed to keep you cool and comfy while you work in the heat. Read More

New Tools, Safety, Unusual or Whacky, Work Clothes

King’s Harness Painter’s Tool Belt and Suspenders

Aug 9, 2017 David Frane 13 Comments

The King’s Harness is a tool belt and suspenders system made specially for painters. Read More

New Tools, Storage & Organization

Snap Back Self-Releasing Chalk Line Tip

Aug 7, 2017 David Frane 10 Comments

“Snap Back” is a self-releasing chalk line tip upgrade for your reel. Read More

Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools

Finish Line Caulk System – an Easy to Fill and Use Precision Applicator

Aug 3, 2017 David Frane 24 Comments

The Finish Line Caulk System looks to make precision caulk applications a cinch. Read More

Accessories, Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, New Tools

The Latthammer and Other Strange Hammers from Picard

Jul 31, 2017 David Frane 20 Comments

Let’s talk about the Picard Latthammer, and some of their other European hammer designs. Read More

Hammers & Mallets, Hand Tools

HomeRight Large Spray Shelter

Jul 27, 2017 David Frane 24 Comments

HomeRights spray shelters are portable tent-like structures that help control overspray and ward off potential contaminants when spray-finishing your projects. Read More

DIY & Home, Sanding Finishing

Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces

Jul 26, 2017 David Frane 18 Comments

The Kirk Wrench is a reconfigurable problem-solver that can access hard to reach fasteners. Read More

Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools, Unusual or Whacky, Wrenches

Kapro 846 Cyclops Level

Jul 25, 2017 David Frane 5 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the Kapro 846 Cyclops, a compact, magnetic, and highly accurate dual-view level. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Decibullz Custom Molded Earplugs and Earphones

Jun 23, 2017 David Frane 33 Comments

Decibullz offers USA-made custom-molded ear plugs that are said to be comfortable, reusable, and remoldable. Read More

Made in USA, Safety

A Tour of the Metabo Power Tool Factory in Germany

Jun 20, 2017 David Frane 16 Comments

Here is an inside look at Metabo’s production HQ in Germany, showing how some of their power tool components are made! Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Grinders & Sanders, How They're Made

Kreg Accu-Cut Circular Saw Guide

Jun 6, 2017 David Frane 37 Comments

The new Kreg Accu-Cut turns almost any circular saw into a guided track saw. Read More

Accessories, New Tools, Power Tool Accessories, Woodworking

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