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Stuey Tool Organization January 2008

DIY & Home

Five Steps to Efficient Tool Storage & Organization

Dec 1, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Right now my work area is in a state of extreme disarray, but I tend to be very particular about how I organize and store my tools. A tool that I cannot find is a tool I may as well not even own. To help get myself reorganized, I’ve come up with a logical 5-step […]

Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Variable Speed Multi Tool Nov 2010 Gift Guide

DIY & Home

A Few of Amazon’s Best Early Black Friday Deals!!

Nov 23, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

We took a look through Amazon’s many early Black Friday tool deals, and hand-picked the best deals from the good ones. Check ’em out!

Bolty Tapping Wire Tutorial

DIY & Home

C’mon Baby, Tap That Wire!

Nov 17, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over at Bolty.net, Stacy’s written a series of tutorials on Soldering Techniques for the Reluctant Motorcyclist. The articles are well written with great visuals, with the most recent one discussing how to tap a wire. These procedures mainly deal with the larger gauge wires used in motorcycle and auto systems, but can be carried over to general purpose and […]

Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench Dog Bone Tool

DIY & Home

Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench – Yes, Yet Another New Dog Bone Wrench!

Nov 4, 2010 Stuart 43 Comments

UPDATE: If you’re interesting in purchasing the Lowes Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench as a holiday gift, you should also check out the innovative new Kobalt Double-Drive Screwdriver! Kobalt’s new Multi-Drive Wrench is another new Dog Bone wrench design that features 8 universal sockets that cover both standard 6pt SAE and metric fasteners, as well as a variety of […]

Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench

DIY & Home

Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench – Another Dog Bone

Nov 3, 2010 Stuart 12 Comments

Dan sent us a heads-up about Husky’s new universal spline ratcheting wrench. I was already heading off to Home Depot that day, so I made a point to check it out. This Husky 48-in-1 “ratcheting rotary socket wrench” is essentially a universal dog bone wrench similar in design to Black & Decker’s new ratcheting ReadyWrench.

The Vanilla Ice Project on the DIY Network

DIY & Home

Vanilla Ice’s Renovation Show

Oct 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Vanilla Ice has got his own show on the DIY Network. The show covers the room-to-room renovation of a 7,000-square-foot Palm Beach mansion. Did you know that Vanilla Ice has been working as a general contractor for 15 years? Neither did I. Check out The Vanilla Ice Project over at the DIY Network on Thusdays […]

Toro 51599 Electric Blower & Vacuum

DIY & Home

Toro 12A Electric Blower & Vacuum Provides Best Bang for the Buck

Oct 18, 2010 Stuart 10 Comments

The Toro 51599 electric blower & vacuum costs a little more than bare-basic blower models, but at around $70 it’s still extremely affordable. It features a metal impeller, 235mph and 255cfm maximum airflow, lightweight 7-1/2 lb weight, integrated leaf shredder blades, and a variable speed motor. If I were in the market for a new […]

Shop N Garage How-to Blast Cabinet Separator

DIY & Home

How to Make a Blast Cabinet Dust Separator

Sep 22, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over at the ShopNGarage forum, Steve posted a project log and tutorial on how to build a blast cabinet dust separator. The separator is designed to prolong the life of a shop vacuum and increase its efficiency by filtering out fine abrasive dust that can damage the motor. Steve’s design is built with a 2 gallon bucket, PVC […]

Campbell Hausfeld FP260096 Home Decor Project Kit

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Campbell Hausfeld’s New Bundled Home Project Kits

Sep 17, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

  Hot on the heels of their compressor air inflation combo kits, Campbell Hausfeld has introduced four air-powered home project kits aiming to provide DIYers with the right tools they need for a particular project or series or projects. At the center of each kit is a 1 or 2 gallon air compressor that can deliver up […]

Worx WG500 TriVac Blower Mulcher Vacuum

DIY & Home

Worx TriVac 3-in-1 Blower, Mulcher, Vacuum

Sep 10, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Worx’s TriVac 3-in-1 electric blower/mulcher/vacuum is lightweight at less than 8-1/2 lbs while still being powerful and efficient. An air regulator allows for light blowing, and the TriVac changes operating modes at the flip of a switch. The 12amp motor operates off 120V, although the product specs don’t mention how long the cord is. At about […]

Great Neck Essentials Tools for Women

DIY & Home

Great Neck’s New “Essentials Tools” for Women

Sep 8, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

Great Neck’s new Essentials for the Home tools are designed to be more ergonomic and comfortable for women’s smaller hands and body frames. While not all decked out in pink, these tools do have a non-offensive feminine styling. I’ve got to say, it’s GREAT to see new tools for women that aren’t pink and flowery. No offense […]

Oak Wood Texture

DIY & Home

Tips on Choosing Wood for a DIY Bit Holder

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

In response to our post about Jeff’s new DIY red oak hex bit holder, Scott emailed in a few tips about which types of wood are best for similar steel-bit holder projects.

Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench

Awesome & Cool

Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench

Aug 25, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Red Toolbox’s T010-F workbench is a fold-away tool center meant for use by children, and yet it incorporates many well though out features that I can see being very handy for adult use. It has a 24″ x 17.5″ work surface, built-in tool storage, an integrated vise, and what appears to be a somewhat sturdy steel […]

Campbell Hausfeld Compressor with Inflation Kit

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Campbell Hausfeld’s New Versatile Air Inflation Kits

Aug 12, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Proper tire inflation provides for optimal performance and fuel economy, but also makes your vehicle safer to drive. Many drivers are conscious of this, but not everyone has the space, budget, or need for a large air compressor. Campbell Hausfeld is introducing several smaller air inflation kits designed for proper inflation of tires and common household items.

Awesome & Cool

DIY CNC Machines – Easier Than Ever!

Apr 28, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

You may have noticed a drop in the number of posts here on ToolGuyd, and there’s a good reason for that. Aside from working on a few new reviews, I had been reading up on how to build a small CNC machine.

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