Bridge City Tool Works tested a $1000 assortment of calipers before coming to a solid conclusion: you get what you pay for. From their testing, one brand and model stood out amongst the rest.
DMT Diamond Sharpening Products for Knives, Chisels, Woodworking Planes
I usually don’t judge a company until I’ve tried out their products, but I’ve made an exception for DMT. DMT’s expansive range of USA-made diamond sharpening stones and in-depth usage guides have already won my favor.
New Interlocking Loc-Blocks, Let’s Call Them Bench Brownies
These LOC-Blocks (can’t we just call them Bench Brownies?) are interlocking gripping blocks that are used to grip and raise workpieces above your workbench.
New Woodpeckers Square, Another One-Time Tool
Woodpeckers is on a roll with their new one-time tool designs. Last week they introduced excellent dovetail marking gauges, this week a good looking 6″ x 4″ square. Check out this preview:
Rockwell BladeRunner Review at Coptool
Thinking about purchasing a Rockwell BladeRunner? Check out Coptool’s review for a great impartial evaluation.
Craftsman Premium Ratchets Hands-on Review
You may have heard about Craftsman’s new premium ratchets. Are they everything Craftsman says they are? After using them for a few projects these last few weeks, I have concluded that YES, they are, and then some.
Dremel Pinewood Derby Days at Lowes are Back!
Dremel Pinewood Derby Days at Lowes are back! This is a great way to get your kids off their video games and out of the house this winter!
Ouch, Darn, I Cut My Thumb, and it Was Completely Avoidable
So, I cut my thumb. Since I can’t really do anything until the pain subsides, here’s a brief account about what happened:
Rockwell BladeRunner Saw – the Ultimate Cutting Machine??
Rockwell is calling their new BladeRunner saw the ultimate cutting machine. Although I wouldn’t agree with such bold marketing, the saw’s features and specs do look promising. Here’s a closer look:
Power8 Cordless Workshop to be Refreshed with Lithium Ion Batteries
Buzz from Chris Elsworthy, designer of the Power8 Workshop, is that the cordless multi-tool workstation is currently being refreshed with Li-Ion PowerHandles and a new smart charger. The revised model is due to hit store shelves soon, and may include additional upgrades. I wrote about the Power8’s design before, and while I don’t think it looks too good on paper, user reviews seem […]
Stanley Black & Decker to Sell Delta Brand to TOTY
Popular Woodworking has reported that Stanley Black & Decker is set to sell its Delta brand to TOTY, a Taiwanese company that currently produces many benchtop power tools for Black & Decker, Craftsman, and Ryobi. The new company, Delta Power Equipment, will be run by Bryan Whiffen, who is currently listed as a senior VP for […]
Matco Tools and Snap-on Place in Top 25 Franchise Ranking
Entrepreneur Magazine recently placed Matco and Snap-on high in their 2011 Franchise 500 Rankings. Matco earned itself the #19 spot, with Snap-on not too far away at position #25. According to a recent Matco press release, franchisors are judged by an independent auditor according to a set of objective criteria such as financial strength and […]
Top 5 Kick-Ass Power Tool Designs of 2010
I’ve scoured through our archives and scores of press releases to consider all of the new power tools introduced last year. Once the smoke cleared, these tools stood out as the most kick-ass new power tools of 2010.
Imported Tools are Okay, Outsourced Tools are Not
After leaving a reply to an excellent article at One Project Closer I realized that I had a lot more to say about when I feel it’s okay to buy imported tools.
How to Set the Hoop on a Japanese Woodworking Chisel
This is one of those how-tos that’s worth reading if even just for future reference.
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