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Vacuum Hose Size Comparison

Editorial

Vacuum Hose Size Comparison

Aug 8, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

When comparing vacuum hose sizes, did you know that a 2-1/2″ hose has 4X the cross section compared to a 1-1/4″ hose?

Shop Vac Ultra Gallon Pro 12-Gallon Vacuum

Editorial

My Shop Vac and its Disappointing Wet Pickup Performance

Aug 6, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

My Shop Vac didn’t do such a great job at picking up water recently.

Hubbell Light Switch Broken

Editorial

How Often do Light Switches Fail?

Aug 3, 2018 Stuart 68 Comments

One of our Hubbell light switches failed after just 2 years. Hopefully it’s a fluke occurrence.

Minimalist College Tool Kit 2018 Edition

Editorial

Minimalist College or New Apartment Tool Kit

Jul 31, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

I put together a new minimal tool kit, adding 2 new additions to my previous recommendations.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw vs. Makita M18 Sub-Compact

Jul 26, 2018 Stuart 60 Comments

Which would you rather use – Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel circular saw, or Makita’s 18V sub-compact?

Bosch 12V Cordless Brushless Drill Driver

Cordless

Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!

Jul 20, 2018 Stuart 126 Comments

Here’s an open love letter to Bosch about my new PS32 brushless drill. Oh, and there’s a giveaway at the end!

Milwaukee Packout with melted Kaizen foam

Editorial

Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun

Jul 20, 2018 Benjamen 51 Comments

Follow down the rabbit hole as Ben and Stuart investigate reports of Kaizen foam melting in clear-lidded tool boxes.

Craftsman 1200 New Tools Announcement

Editorial

Craftsman is Set to Launch More than 1200 New Tools (2018 Summer Update)

Jul 19, 2018 Stuart 62 Comments

Craftsman will be announcing more than 1200 new tools and related products next month.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hammer Drill Comparison from the Side

Cordless

Oops, I was Using a Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill in “Hammer” Mode While Drilling Wood

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Well, this is embarrassing, but I forgot that I was using a hammer drill.

Red laser level line on a folding rule

Editorial

An Old-School Tool I Never Thought I’d Use with a Laser Level

Jul 16, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

Who knew that modern and traditional layout tools would work so well with each other.

Festool Hose and Dust Extractor Remote Connected to Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Miter Saw

Editorial

Review of the New Festool CT Dust Extractor and Wireless Remote

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

I’ve been working with Festool’s newest dust extractor and optional remote, here’s what I think about it.

Milwaukee Digital Tool Box Lock

Editorial

Next-Gen Tool Storage Chest and Cabinet Combo Features Wishlist

Jul 6, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I want my next tool box to have electronic locks. What do you wish your next tool box had?

Small Roundover Router Bits

Editorial

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

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

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

DIY & Home

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

May 31, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

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

Milwaukee M12 Jobsite Speaker Charging Smartphone

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?

Dewalt DCS777 FlexVolt 8-Half Inch Sliding Miter Saw

Cordless

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

May 15, 2018 Stuart 142 Comments

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

FlexZilla Garden Hose

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.

Milwaukee Premium Tool Storage Combo

Editorial

Milwaukee’s 46″ Premium Tool Storage Combo Availability Update

May 8, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

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

Milwaukee Low Voltage Wire Scissors in Hand

Editorial

How to Hold Big-Loop Electrician’s Scissors

May 1, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

How do you hold electrician’s scissors?

KCT-ToolGuyd-300x250

Editorial

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

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

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

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