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Plug types

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A Quick Guide to Air Line Couplers and Plugs

Jan 24, 2018 Benjamen 113 Comments

Confused by all the different types of air line plugs and couplers? Here’s a look at the most popular types.

Ridgid 18V cordless 1 gallon compressor product shot

Cordless

5 Best New Cordless Tools from 2017 (That We’ve Tested So Far)

Sep 29, 2017 Stuart 37 Comments

It was hard to narrow things down, but here are the 5 best new cordless tools we’ve seen so far this year.

Milwaukee 2694-24 M18 5-Tool Cordless Combo Kit

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2017

Jun 19, 2017 Stuart 331 Comments

Which is the best cordless power tool brand?

Dewalt DCD991 Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drill

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2016

Apr 28, 2016 Stuart 84 Comments

Here they are, our 2016 Best Cordless Drills recommendations! Do you agree or disagree with our picks?

Saws

A Quick Primer About Shark and Vaughan Japanese-Style Pull Saws

Mar 9, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

We put together a quick primer on Japanese-style pull saws.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Drill 2603

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2015

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 59 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? Check out our 18V and 12V recommendations, which include new categories for 2015!

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw DCS391

Cordless

Best Cordless Circular Saws, 2015 Edition

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Of the major mainstream power tool brands, which makes the best cordless circular saws? You probably won’t be surprised at the answer.

Hand Tools

The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver

Mar 25, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Strap wrenches are mighty problem solvers. If you’ve used one before, you’ll probably agree. Don’t have one? Here are a couple of options to consider.

Tool Buying Guides

A Brief Introduction to Common Electronic Components

Jan 12, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

We put together a primer on electronics components.

Dewalt Brushless Motor

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 47 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchet Socket Set

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

There are DA and FN angled finish nailers. What’s the difference?

Cap Stop vs Non Cap Stop Ratcheting Wrenches

Sockets & Drive Tools

Intro to Special Wrench and Socket Terms and Features

Jul 1, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s a quick intro to common wrench and socket features and a couple of specialty designs.

ToolGuyd Long Nose Pliers Collection

Pliers

Let’s Talk About Long Nose Pliers

May 29, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Here are some of my thoughts about long nose pliers. Which brands and features do you prefer?

Probemaster Silicone Test Leads

Electrical Tools

Multimeter Test Leads: PVC vs. Silicone Wire Insulation

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s something you might not have considered before – which are better, PVC or silicone multimeter test leads?

ToolGuyd Maker Tools Buying Guide

Tool Buying Guides

New Maker, Hobbyists, and Electronics Tools Buying Guide

Dec 24, 2013 Stuart 16 Comments

Check out our Maker’s tool buying guide, which features 19 product categories and 60 recommendations.

Festool Systainer T-Loc

Storage & Organization

Modular Tool Box Systems Compared: L-Boxx vs. ToughSystem vs. Systainer vs. Tstak

Dec 20, 2013 Stuart 37 Comments

Looking to buy into a modular tool storage system? Here’s a rough comparison of all available options.

Duck Brand Red Duct Tape

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Essential Tools for College Students

Aug 23, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I put together a 5-piece tool kit for my cousin, who is leaving for college next week. 5 tools might seem meager, but they should cover all the bases.

Disposable Plastic Scoring Knife

Hand Tools

Plastic Scoring Knife – the Best Way to Cut Sheet Materials

Jul 15, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

A plastic scoring knife is the best way to hand-cut thin plastic sheet materials.

Wiha PicoFinish Precision Screwdriver Set

Hand Tools

Best Precision Screwdrivers

Nov 13, 2012 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s a look at some of our favorite precision screwdrivers.

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