Editorial

Let’s Talk About Fluke

Dec 11, 2015 Stuart 45 Comments

Let’s talk about Fluke. Have you used their multimeters or other test equipment before? What do you think about them?

Coming Up: A Series of Rockler Tool Reviews

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

You can expect to see some new Rockler tool reviews here shortly. In the meantime, are there any Rockler tools on your wishlist? Anything you would like to see reviewed?

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

We just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!!

Editorial

What’s on Your Holiday Wishlist? Here’s What’s on Ours

Nov 18, 2015 Stuart 36 Comments

Are you buying yourself any new tools for the holidays? Here are the 3 tools at the top of our list!

Editorial

Sears’ Black Friday & Holiday Deals Give You a Choice: Instant Discount or a Bigger Gift Card?

Nov 9, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

When buying higher priced tools on sale at Sears, would you rather have an instant discount or a gift card for the value of the discount plus 10%?

Cordless

Cordless Routers: Why or Why Not?

Nov 6, 2015 Stuart 47 Comments

There doesn’t seem to be any Li-ion-powered cordless routers. Why?

Cordless

18V Cordless Drill Preferences – is a 3/8″ Chuck a Deal Breaker?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Would you buy an 18V or 20V Max cordless drill if it had a 3/8″ chuck size instead of 1/2″?

Editorial

When is the Last Time You Bought a Corded Power Tool? Cordless?

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 79 Comments

Tell us about your recent power tool purchasing decision. Did you buy a corded tool, or cordless?

Editorial

Angle Grinder Wheel Guards Aren’t Optional, but Do You Take Them off Anyway?

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Do you remove your angle grinder’s wheel guard before use?

Editorial

Let’s Talk About “Professional Appearance”

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 35 Comments

What do you for the sake of professional appearance?

DIY Projects

Need Woodworking or Other DIY Project Inspiration? Go to IKEA

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

When struck trying to plan out your next woodworking or DIY project, why not head to IKEA for inspiration?

Editorial

Why Spend More for Certain Brand Name Tools?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

What brands or types of tools are you inclined to spend more on?

Editorial

Do You Buy Tools & Supplies at Big Box Home Centers or Independent Stores?

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Big box home center or independent suppliers? Which do you prefer, for what kinds of purchases, and why?

Editorial

That “Award” Your Favorite Brand is Boasting About? They Might Have Paid for it.

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

It has been nearly 2 years since I ranted about how I felt about disingenuous tool “awards.” And you know what? It still really bugs me off that some magazines and online publications require payment before they will consider a product for an award. Some – but far from all magazines and websites that do this – have official […]

DIY & Home

The Best Way to Quickly and Easily Cut Cable Ties Without Special Tools

Oct 1, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

Think of this tip the next time you come across nylon cable ties that need to be removed.

Cordless

What’s up With Dewalt’s 2x 5.0Ah Battery Pack Pricing?

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s 2-pack of 20V Max 5.0AH battery packs recently went back up in price. Let’s talk about some potential explanations for this.

Cordless

LED Worklight Drones? I Don’t Think So

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Do you think we’ll ever see LED worklight drones that light up your workspace from above?

Editorial

Will You be Using Any Tools this Weekend, and on What?

Aug 21, 2015 Stuart 41 Comments

What are your weekend tool-related plans?

Editorial

Slip Joint Pliers – Obsolete Relic, or Still Practical?

Aug 17, 2015 Stuart 52 Comments

What do you think about slip joint pliers?

Editorial

Pick a Side: “Kickstarter is Awesome,” or “Kickstarter Sucks”

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Is Kickstarter (and other crowdfunding sites) awesome? Or do they suck?

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