Editorial

New Dewalt Cordless Miter Saws in 2019? (Reader Question)

Feb 20, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

A reader asked whether we’ll see new Dewalt cordless miter saws soon – here’s what we think. Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Reader Question, Saws

Reader Question and Humorous Goof: Who Controls Product Descriptions?

Feb 20, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Who controls the product descriptions on retailers’ sites? Read More

Editorial, Retailers & Distributors

Pros and Cons of Preordering New Cordless Power Tools

Feb 14, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Have you ever preordered a new tool? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, New Tools

Dewalt FlexVolt vs. Milwaukee M18 High Demand Cordless Power Tool Systems, Revisited

Feb 7, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

What changed in the 2.5 years since I compared Dewalt FlexVolt to Milwaukee High Demand? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Power Tools

Milwaukee’s “M18 Everything Fits”

Feb 6, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Let’s talk about Milwaukee’s “M18 Everything Fits.” Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Battery Sizes Explained

Feb 5, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Here’s a primer on Milwaukee M18 cordless tool battery sizes. Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Andrew: My Dog Loves Home Depot

Feb 1, 2019 Andrew Wagner 72 Comments

Did you know that some Home Depot, Lowe’s, and even Farm & Fleet stores are dog-friendly? Read More

Editorial, Retailers & Distributors, Tips, Unusual or Whacky

What’s Important to You in a Shop Vacuum?

Jan 29, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

What’s most important to you when shopping for a wet/dry shop vacuum? Read More

Editorial, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Sources for Flashlight and EDC Tool Reviews and Recommendations

Jan 21, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some of the sites and channels we like for flashlight and EDC reviews. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial

I Love My Local Home Depot Store (Jan 2019)

Jan 17, 2019 Stuart 66 Comments

I stopped by my local Home Depot today, the first time in a month, and it was great. Read More

Editorial

2019 Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Predictions

Jan 7, 2019 Stuart 155 Comments

What cordless power tools might Dewalt launch this year? Read More

Cordless, Editorial

5 Useful Hand Tools – Which Have You Seen Before?

Jan 3, 2019 Stuart 53 Comments

Here are 5 tools that might be new to you. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools

Would You Switch Cordless Power Tool Brands?

Jan 2, 2019 Stuart 160 Comments

Would you switch or buy into another cordless power tool system? Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Happy New Year!

Jan 1, 2019 Stuart 12 Comments

Happy New Year! Read More

Editorial

Observations About Tool Brands’ and Retailers’ Holiday 2018 Tool Promos

Dec 28, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

Here’s what I noticed about this year’s holiday season tool deals and promos. Read More

Editorial

More Metabo HPT Power Tools are Arriving at Retailers

Dec 27, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

More Metabo HPT tools are popping up online. Read More

Editorial

When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

When do you change your drill’s speed setting? Read More

Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Tool Guide

Your Favorite Tools of 2018?

Dec 21, 2018 Stuart 124 Comments

Do you have any favorite tools of the year? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Saws

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen 3 Drill Overheating? Nope!, Not Mine

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 54 Comments

A few readers mentioned hearing about Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Gen 3 drill overheating, but I haven’t seen anything like this yet. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, New Tools

Double-Checking My Anvil Tape Measure’s Marking Widths

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

I suppose this is a good example of why it’s sometimes better to read a ruler or tape measure from 1″ instead of starting at zero. Read More

Editorial, Layout & Measuring

Lance on New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available: “Knipex must have had som patents expire... everyone and their sister is launching a pliers wrench lately.”
John on Fein Tools Math Riddle: “True on the control-F, but the timestamps with 15 also get included. I see 32 answers with 15 as of…”
Jimmie on Recommended EDC Knife, Multi-Tool, LED Flashlight Gear Combos for Under $200 (2019): “I use an Olight S15R as an EDC.”
Robert on Fein Tools Math Riddle: “5+ (2x10) = 25 Far as I remember, you multiply whatever you can first, then you add.”
David A. on Fein Tools Math Riddle: “It's 15. Lots of people initially missed the "x" in the last line on their first…”
Stuart on Fein Tools Math Riddle: “Gradeschool math gets buried under decades of disuse. In high school and college-level math, habitual use of parentheses makes…”