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Soft Tubing Cutters That Give Clean Ends

Mar 28, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are two cutters that create very nice clean ends to soft air and liquid tubing.

New Wago Slimmer & Higher Current Lever-Nuts (221-Series)

Mar 20, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

To my surprise, Wago is coming out with new 221-series lever-action wire connectors that offer improvements over their 222-series Lever-Nuts.

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Wago Lever-Nuts Wiring Connectors Review

Mar 20, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Wago 222-series Lever-Nuts wiring connectors are our FAVORITE means to create quick splices and connections.

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Wago Wall-Nuts PushWire Wiring Connectors Review

Mar 19, 2014 Stuart 40 Comments

Wago’s Wall-Nuts are a quick and simple alternative to traditional screw-on wire nuts.

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SparkFun’s Bendable Third Hand Kit

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system.

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Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protectors

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Tripp Lite’s Isobar surge protectors are very well suited for workshop use.

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Bench Dog Push Block Review

Mar 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Bench Dog’s Push Bloc push block, an excellent safety accessory for use with powered woodworking tools.

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LadderLimb, a Ladder Rung Third Hand

Feb 26, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

The LadderLimb is a repositionable accessory support that can be added to ladders with holes down their sides.

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Bosch SDS-Plus Drill Chuck Adapter

Feb 24, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Have you ever wanted to use your rotary hammer with standard non-SDS bits? You can, with an SDS to drill chuck adapter (and rotary-only hammer setting).

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Did Outlaw Fasteners Come Out With the World’s Best Screw?

Oct 1, 2013 Stuart 38 Comments

Outlaw Fasteners have come out with a new innovative deck screw that they say is the World’s Best. Are they right? We’re inclined to say yes.

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New Dremel Dust Blower

May 31, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dremel’s new dust blower attachment.

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Handy Hardware: Leveling Mounts and Feet

May 30, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

This week’s handy hardware highlight: leveling feet.

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Now That’s a Heavy Duty iPad Stand!

May 20, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Check out this new workshop-friendly heavy duty iPad/tablet stand!

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Save an Extra 15% on Irwin Woodworking Tools and Accessories

Feb 22, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Now thru March 7th 2013, Amazon is offering an extra 15% discount on select Irwin woodworking tools and accessories.

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2012 Holiday Gift Pick Review: Craftsman Pub Table & Garage Accessories

Dec 10, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s a quick review of some handy Craftsman accessories for your garage or man-space.

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