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Should You Buy Bosch Starlock Blades for Your Older Oscillating Multi-Tool?

Mar 28, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

I was all set to pay little personal attention to Bosch’s new Starlock accessories, as I don’t own a Starlock oscillating tool, but there are 2 things that changed my mind: pricing and new features.

Editorial

The Handle of My Dewalt Hickory Hammer is a Decomposing Sticky Mess, How to Clean it?

Mar 25, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

Any ideas on how to clean the sticky residue mess that used to be the grippy handle of my long-lost Dewalt hammer?

New Tools

New Milwaukee MAX BITE Torque Lock Locking Pliers

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new super-strong curved jaw locking pliers for use on pipes and similarly shaped materials.

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Electrical Tools

New Klein High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers is Multi-Functional

Mar 23, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

There’s a new Klein side cutter that features some [potentially] handy added features!

Layout & Measuring

Staedtler Metal-Bodied Mechanical Pencils

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

DIY & Home

Tools You Use Most Often?

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 45 Comments

Which tools do you find yourself using all the time these days? Here are our top 6 general product or category picks.

DIY & Home

We’ve Moved, OMG What Happened to My To-Do List?!

Mar 21, 2016 Stuart 52 Comments

We’ve moved, and my to-do list has exploded!

DIY & Home

New to Me: Redi Shade Temporary Pleated Paper Windows Shades

Mar 21, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

We recently learned of Redi Shade’s temporary paper window shade, which does exactly what you might think.

Storage & Organization

Husky 22″ Rolling Tool Bag

Mar 18, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

Husky’s 22″ rolling tool bag just might be the largest tool bag I have ever seen, and it’s very well built.

New Tools

New Wolverine Thunderhead Work Boot with CarbonMax Safety Toe

Mar 17, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Wolverine has come out with a new hiking boot-style work boot with their lighter and thinner “CarbonMax” safety toe technology.

Cordless

New Dewalt 2nd Generation Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drills!

Mar 17, 2016 Stuart 77 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new faster, stronger, and better 3-speed premium brushless cordless drills!

Cordless

New Bosch 12V Max Wireless Charging Battery Pack

Mar 16, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch (Europe) has come out with a new 12V Max wireless battery pack that works with their 18V wireless charging system.

Tool Reviews

Review: 3 Reasons to Buy a Fein Turbo Vacuum, and 3 Not to

Mar 15, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

If you’re in the market for a Fein Turbo shop vacuum, here are some pros and cons to consider.

Accessories

Drywall Stilts Seem Like a Great Idea

Mar 14, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Drywall stilts lets you work at heights with great mobility. Have you used them before?

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