Editorial

How Do You Get the Waxy Plastic off of New Router Bits and Cutting Tools?

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

What’s your method for prepping new router bits or other tooling for their first use? Read More

Editorial, Power Tool Accessories

I’ve Been Re-Keying Some of Our Schlage Locks

May 31, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

I rekeyed a lock yesterday, and so far it doesn’t look like I broke anything! Read More

DIY & Home, Editorial

What Do You Listen to in the Workshop?

May 18, 2018 Stuart 84 Comments

Do you listen to anything in the workshop, other than your tools? Read More

Editorial, Jobsite Radios and Speakers

3 New FlexVolt Cordless Power Tools Dewalt Should be Working on Right Now

May 15, 2018 Stuart 123 Comments

There are some new FlexVolt cordless tools that Dewalt could be working on right now. Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Misc Tool News, May 2018

May 11, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

Here’s a mixed bag of tool topics to get you through the weekend. Read More

Editorial

Milwaukee’s 46″ Premium Tool Storage Combo Availability Update

May 8, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

I’m told that Milwaukee’s premium tool storage combo is simply out of stock right now. Read More

Editorial, Storage & Organization

How to Hold Big-Loop Electrician’s Scissors

May 1, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

How do you hold electrician’s scissors? Read More

Editorial, Electrical Tools

What it’s Like Going to Milwaukee’s Annual New Tool Media Event

Apr 27, 2018 Stuart 43 Comments

Have you wondered what it’s like to attend Milwaukee’s annual new tool media event? Read More

Editorial

5 Reasons to Sometimes Buy Tools and Supplies from Small Specialty Stores

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

I’ve been shopping at smaller specialty stores more recently, here’s why. Read More

Editorial

Milwaukee Tool: The Next Breakthrough is Coming – Can You Guess What it is? (2018 Media Show Teaser)

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 104 Comments

What does Milwaukee Tool have up their sleeves for their M18 cordless power tool lineup? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, New Tools, Power Tools

Which Tools to Buy When Several Brands Sells the Same Thing?

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

Let’s talk about what tool OEMs, rebranding, and private label arrangements mean for tool buyers. Read More

Editorial

Garden Carts – Pros and Cons?

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Help talk me into or out of buying a garden cart! Read More

Editorial

5 Tools I Might Buy in 2018

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

I have a very long tool wishlist; – here are some tools that are nearly a the top of it. Read More

Editorial

5 Tools I Will Never Cheap Out on Again

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

There are a couple of types of tools I won’t cheap out on anymore. Read More

Editorial

3 Tools I Cheaped Out on, with Zero Regret

Apr 12, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

There were times I cheaped out on tools with zero regret. Here are 3 examples that come to mind. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools

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