Editorial

Wera Locking Extensions – Mixed Feelings (At Least About the 1/4″ Size)

Jan 9, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

I like Wera’s locking extensions, but their 1/4″ ones are a little frustrating to use.

Editorial

Tools I Recently Ordered from Amazon, Fall 2016 Edition

Dec 29, 2016 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s a long list of the many tool-related things I ordered from Amazon in the past few months.

DIY Projects

Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board

Dec 27, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

So, I’m rethinking everything about how I built my cabinet, to better fill an L-shaped space more efficiently.

Editorial

What Did You Get for the Holidays?

Dec 26, 2016 Stuart 65 Comments

Happy Holidays! What new tools (or other notable stuff) did you get?

Editorial

KnifeArt Feedback, Anyone?

Dec 23, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Have you ever ordered from KnifeArt? Is there anything from their online catalog that you’d like to see reviewed?

DIY & Home

ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build, Getting There, and Thinking Aloud About Drawer Sizing

Dec 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I’ve completed a big part of a tool box project, and have a few things to think aloud about. Feedback?

Editorial

No, Amazon is NOT a Milwaukee Tool Authorized Dealer

Dec 6, 2016 Stuart 46 Comments

Amazon’s selling Milwaukee Tools, but they’re not an authorized Milwaukee distributor. *headscratch*

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nov 24, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Editorial

Milwaukee 46″ Tool Storage Combo Holiday Deal Question

Nov 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Is MIlwaukee’s 46″ tool storage combo a good buy at its holiday sales price?

Editorial

Buying Advisory: Stanley FatMax 16′ Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Nov 18, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

I wanted to buy a 16-foot version of Stanley FatMax’s Auto-Lock tape measure, until I tried it out in store.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

I Was Tricked into Buying 2 Lenox Utility Knives

Nov 9, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

What’s the difference between “new” Lenox utility knives and Irwin’s? Just the color palette.

Editorial

I Visited a Huge Super Home Depot, and it Was Awesome!

Nov 8, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

So, I visited a Super Home Depot in NJ…

Editorial

Sears & Craftsman Holiday Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 5, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

I went to Sears to check out their 2016 holiday tool deals displays, and left nearly empty handed and a little discouraged about their new Pro tool storage system.

Editorial

Lowes Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 3, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

I say this in the nicest but frankest way I could: Lowe’s holiday tool gift deals don’t suck!

Editorial

Home Depot Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 2, 2016 Stuart 86 Comments

I’m back from my annual raid of Home Depot’s holiday tool deals displays.

Editorial

A Testimonial on the Importance of Using Push Blocks

Oct 31, 2016 Benjamen 10 Comments

My router table chewed up a push block today, but that’s better than what could have happened!

Editorial

Hitachi Tool Requests – What Would it Take for You to Go Green?

Sep 30, 2016 Stuart 52 Comments

Let’s talk about Hitachi power tools.

Editorial

Amazon Needs to Do Something About These No-Name Companies and Their “Reviews”

Sep 23, 2016 Stuart 64 Comments

Dear Amazon, This is why I’ve spent way less money with you lately.

DIY & Home

Garage Workshop Upgrades?

Sep 22, 2016 Stuart 60 Comments

How would you upgrade a garage workspace? What did you do to yours?

Cordless

Would You Buy No-Name Replacement Power Tool Battery Packs?

Sep 20, 2016 Stuart 108 Comments

I would never use non-branded replacement power tool battery packs. Would you?

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