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Editorial

Why Does Amazon Have a PROs-Only Policy on these 3M Earmuffs and Other Tools?

Apr 7, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader came across 3M earmuffs with a pro-use disclaimer requirement. Why?

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far.

Cordless

Bosch’s Upgraded 12V Brushless Drill is on Sale – Should You Buy it?

Apr 3, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bosch 2nd generation brushless drill kit is on sale, but is it a good buy?

Chargers

2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers – DCB1106, DCB1112

Apr 2, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new cordless power tool battery chargers.

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

Do you struggle to carry 5 gallon buckets by hand to and fro? Now there’s a better way!

Editorial

I Woke up to Lower Prices on Select Festool Sanders?!

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

Is this real – a discount on two Festool tools?

Editorial

Coronavirus Pandemic Log: Grocery Store Status, Online Shopping, Cabin Fever (3/31/20)

Mar 31, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon.

Editorial

I Ordered Cedar Wood Boards from Lowe’s for a Planter Project, Here’s What Happened

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

The first results from my mail-order cedar wood experiment ranges from “I couldn’t lower my expectations any further” to “wow, I’m going to order more,” depending on the sizing.

Editorial

I Ordered Perforated Corrugated Pipe and Received Uncut Pipe – Any Way to Salvage This?

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 79 Comments

I ordered perforated pipe and received non-perforated pipe. What can I do with it?

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (3/30/20)

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

There are some Dewalt cordless power tool deals of the day.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 29 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife.

Cordless

Skil has a Compact Cordless (Brushless) Reciprocating Saw, and it’s Ridiculously Cheap

Mar 26, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Skil has an impressively spec’ed 12V brushless reciprocating saw, and it’s very inexpensive right now.

Cordless

Expired: Huge Price Drop on Dewalt Xtreme Brushless Drill/Driver Kit! (03/2020)

Mar 24, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt’s Xtreme brushless drill kit is now $20 cheaper.

Woodworking

Would You Order Cedar Boards from the Big Box Home Center?

Mar 24, 2020 Stuart 70 Comments

Ignoring current events, where would be a good place – or places to avoid – to source cedar for outdoors woodworking projects?

Pliers

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 58 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts.

Jonathan OAF on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “First stop would be eBay, see if you can get it there. Good luck Stuart!”
JG on People are Stumped by the Security Tag on Dewalt Hammers: “After a day on the jobsite that tag will naturally be removed”
Stan_dupp on People are Stumped by the Security Tag on Dewalt Hammers: “I generally throw two hammers out of the door and use your method after that, drop one and get one…”
Chip on People are Stumped by the Security Tag on Dewalt Hammers: “That dumber than a bag of hammers! 😂”
Stuart on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: “Hilti has a completely different business and sales model, including their fastener systems. I’d say they’re more like tool truck…”
Stuart on This Gearwrench Auto Diagnostics Tablet Looks to Have it All: “I assume that you won’t get further updates for new vehicles. My understanding is that it wouldn’t be able to…”