Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Duck-Brand Blue Painter’s Tape

Aug 16, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Have you used Duck Brand blue painter’s tape before? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Painting Tools

Reader Question: Which Cordless Caulk Gun, Milwaukee M12 or Dewalt 20V Max?

Jul 30, 2018 Stuart 66 Comments

Which cordless caulk gun would you recommend? Milwaukee M12, or Dewalt 20V Max? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Cordless, New Tools

How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY Projects

A Quick Caulk Rack out of PVC and Wood

Jan 16, 2018 Benjamen 42 Comments

I built a caulk rack to better declutter and organize my supply cabinet. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY Projects, Storage & Organization

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

FastCap Babe-Bot Refillable Glue Bottle

May 15, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

The Babe-Bot refillable glue bottle offers more flow control than the bottle your wood glue comes in. Read More

Accessories, Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Tool Reviews, Woodworking

Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a cordless hot glue gun. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Cordless, New Tools, Test & Measurement

Hands On: Black & Decker 20V Max Cordless Hot Glue Gun Review

Aug 15, 2016 Benjamen 18 Comments

The Black & Decker cordless hot glue gun stands up on its own, heats up fast, and lasts about 2 hours on a charge. I’ve been using it more than I ever thought I would. At the $36 for the bare tool, there’s no reason not to pick it up. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, New Tools, Power Tools, Tool Reviews

Recommend a Hot Glue Gun?

Aug 12, 2016 Stuart 50 Comments

Can you recommend a hot glue gun? What about glue sticks? What do you use a glue gun for? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Right Angle Grease Gun Adapter

Aug 10, 2016 Benjamen 8 Comments

This right angle grease coupler from Thexton fits your standard grease gun to get at those hard to reach zerk fittings. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Lubes & Grease, Mechanics' Tools

New Gorilla Glue Construction Adhesive

May 12, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

Everyone’s favorite primate mascotted glue and tape company just came out with a new construction adhesive formula. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, New Tools

Recommend a Good Caulk Gun

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 42 Comments

Let’s hear about your caulk gun recommendations! Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Black & Decker 20V Max Cordless Glue Gun

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Black & Decker is soon coming out with a new 20V Max cordless glue gun! Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Cordless, New Tools

Insta-Set Super Glue Accelerator, from Bob Smith Industries

Sep 11, 2015 Benjamen 15 Comments

Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue sets pretty fast, but what happens when you need it to cure faster? You use an accelerator, such as Insta-Set, a strawberry-scented inexpensive spray-bottle accelerator from Bob Smith Industries. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Made in USA, Tool Reviews

Surebonder Hybrid-120 Hot Glue Gun Uses Ryobi Batteries to Go Cordless

Sep 9, 2015 Benjamen 19 Comments

Surebonder’s Hybrid-120 high temperature hot glue gun can be used either plugged into an AC outlet, or cordlessly when paired with a Ryobi 18V battery. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Cordless

A Couple of Words About Acid Brushes

Aug 26, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

What is an acid brush? In short, it’s a small and disposable brush for applying glue or other fluids. Read More

Accessories, Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Hand Tools

Bench Dog Glue Spreaders

Aug 25, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Cleaning up after gluing up a woodworking project isn’t exactly fun. But if you use a silicone brush to spread your glue, it might be a wee bit easier. Read More

Accessories, Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY & Home, Tool Reviews, Woodworking

Mini Duck Tape Rolls – Ducklings!

May 14, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

What’s that in your pocket? Oh, mini Duck Tape Ducklings tape? Awesome, you’re ready to go forth and fix stuff. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Made in USA

Gorilla Tape To-Go is a Smaller and More Portable Roll of Super-Duty Duct Tape

May 13, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

Gorilla Tape To-Go is just like the regular stuff, but sized for portable tool bags and travel kits. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Made in USA

T-Rex Duct Tape

Apr 24, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

T-Rex tape is said to be a ferociously strong tape that’s superior to general purpose duct tape in many ways. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, Made in USA

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