Editorial

Coronavirus Pandemic Log: Grocery Store Status, Online Shopping, Cabin Fever (3/31/20)

Mar 31, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon.

I Ordered Cedar Wood Boards from Lowe’s for a Planter Project, Here’s What Happened

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

The first results from my mail-order cedar wood experiment ranges from “I couldn’t lower my expectations any further” to “wow, I’m going to order more,” depending on the sizing.

Editorial

I Ordered Perforated Corrugated Pipe and Received Uncut Pipe – Any Way to Salvage This?

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 79 Comments

I ordered perforated pipe and received non-perforated pipe. What can I do with it?

Cordless

Porter Cable as a Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2020?

Mar 18, 2020 Stuart 63 Comments

Is there any life left in Porter Cable’s 20V Max cordless power tool line?

Editorial

5 Reasons Milwaukee RedLithium USB LED Flashlights are Awesome

Mar 16, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

If you haven’t tried Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB LED flashlights or worklights yet, what are you waiting for?

Editorial

Coronavirus Pandemic Log: So, I went Shopping This Week, and Schools Here are Closed (3/15/20)

Mar 15, 2020 Stuart 70 Comments

There isn’t much in the way of tool-related coronavirus news, but here’s a general personal log.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Air Compressor Predictions

Mar 2, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Let’s talk about the potential for a Milwaukee M18 cordless air compressor.

Editorial

The Craftsman Experience Should Have Been More Like Bon Appetit’s YouTube Channel

Feb 28, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

I find myself frustrated at the lack of project videos that tool brands could and should be producing.

Editorial

What Happened to SPG International, Tool Box Maker for Craftsman, Husky, and Other Brands?

Feb 26, 2020 Stuart 46 Comments

SPG International, which made tool boxes for their own brand as well as Craftsman, Husky, and others, closed their doors a year ago. Why?

Cordless

The Best Dewalt Cordless Drills (2020 Update)

Feb 21, 2020 Stuart 47 Comments

Here’s a quick comparison of every Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill you can buy today.

Chargers

Has Ryobi Given up on Wireless Cordless Power Tool Charging Tech?

Feb 13, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

We haven’t seen any new Ryobi wirelessly-charged tools, but could they be working on something different?

Awesome & Cool

Sharper Image Socket Shelf – Innovation or Terrible Idea?

Feb 13, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Is the Sharper Image Socket Shelf a Problem-Solver?

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

More About Mixed Product Sourcing

Feb 6, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Mixed product sourcing continues to surprise but also fascinate me.

Editorial

What I Learned About the Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Deal I Couldn’t Find on Black Friday 2019

Feb 5, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

After finally finding Stanley’s holiday tape measure deal, I noticed something different about them.

Editorial

The Best Plumbing Parts and Suppliers?

Jan 30, 2020 Stuart 67 Comments

Where would you source common plumbing components from, and which brand(s) do you trust most?

Editorial

Reminder: Super Low-Priced Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals Might be a Scam

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Beware the increasing frequency of scammy too-good-to-be-true websites.

Cordless

Reader Question: New Ridgid 12V Cordless Power Tools in 2020?

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see new Ridgid 12V Max cordless power tools anytime soon?

Cordless

Do Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Battery Charging Rates Affect Cell Longevity?

Jan 23, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

No, faster charging rates won’t negatively impact the life of Milwaukee’s M18 cordless power tool batteries.

Cordless

What’s the Point of a Dual-Trigger Cordless Band Saw?

Jan 21, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Let’s talk about dual-trigger cordless band saws.

Cordless

Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?

Jan 17, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

Minor cordless power tool updates can be more meaningful than they seem at the surface.

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