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5 Tools You Should NOT Get Dad for Father’s Day

Jun 10, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Here are 5 types of tools you shouldn’t be buying Dad for Father’s Day.

Socket Cap Screw Assortment

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You Can Never Have Enough Screws

May 13, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Just when I thought I was done buying fasteners, I needed *just one more* size. Again.

Bosch OMT Testing Power Properties

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OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 3: Test Fixture Optimization

May 12, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We ironed out some wrinkles in our Bosch oscillating multi-tool blade comparison testing appartus.

Ullman Picks Hook Probes

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Do You Work Deliberately?

May 1, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Here is some deep advice for you to think about the next few times you pick up a tool to work on something.

Editorial

The Metric System

May 1, 2014 Stuart 52 Comments

What are your thoughts on the metric system?

ToolGuyd Firewall Block Chart

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What to do if You Cannot Access ToolGuyd

Apr 23, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

There is a ~1 in 1,000,000 chance of this happening, but here is what to do in case you think your access to ToolGuyd is being blocked.

Bosch 12V Max EC Brushless Driver PS22

Editorial

5 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund on Tools

Apr 21, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a couple of ideas on how you can spend your tax refund on tools.

Spyderco Tenacious Pocket Knife

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Cheap Folding Knives That Don’t Suck!?

Apr 18, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Do you have a favorite cheap folding knife that you could recommend? Please tell us about it!

DMM Frequency Measurement of Agilent Oscilloscope Test Signal

DIY Projects

An Oscilloscope, an Arduino Servo PWM Signal, and a Wild-Goose Chase

Apr 4, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

I made some seriously silly mistakes recently when testing a new oscilloscope and “known” digital signal.

Bosch 18pc Jig Saw Blade Set

Editorial

Brand Name or Generic Power Tool Accessories?

Apr 2, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Do you tend to prefer brand-name power tool accessories, or whatever you can get your hands on?

Vex Pneumatics Kit

DIY & Home

Vex Pneumatics Starter Kit – A Great Way to Get Into Linear Motion

Mar 31, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

If you have ever wanted to start working with pneumatic components but didn’t know where to start, Vex has a few kits and components that can help demystify things.

Aluminum Swarf Fingertip Area

Editorial

How to Remove Ultra-Fine Aluminum Swarf/Chips/Slivers??

Mar 31, 2014 Stuart

Do you have any tips for removing ultra-fine dust-sized sharp metal bits from fingertips?

Editorial

What Do You Think About Trade-Specific Domain Names and Email Addresses?

Mar 25, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Did you know that instead of .com or .biz, tradesman can setup email addresses and websites using .contractor, .plumbing, and other similar TLDs?

Bosch OMT Blade Testing Apparatus Pile of Parts

Editorial

Test Apparatus Roadblock: Linear Bearings Issue

Mar 18, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

I ran into a linear bearings-related snag while building a testing apparatus for the Bosch OMT blade comparison project.

Socket Cap Screw Assortment

Editorial

What Do You Think About Screw and Fastener Assortments?

Mar 18, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

What do you think of screw and fastener assortments? Are they worth the money or not?

Amazon Prime Price Increase 2014

Editorial

Amazon Prime Price Increase: $79 to $99, Starting Soon

Mar 13, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

FYI: Amazon Prime membership fee is soon going up to $99. Subscribe now or sign up for a free 30-day trial to lock in the $79 rate for one year.

GoPro Hero 3+ Video Camera

Editorial

New Tool Buys: GoPro Hero 3+, 80/20 Framing, Emergency Stop Switch

Mar 6, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a few of the tool-related things I’ve been shopping for. What have you purchased recently?

Fluke i30 Current Clamp Meter Hall Effect

Editorial

The Quest for the Best Fluke Current Clamp Multimeter Test Leads

Feb 26, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

I thought selecting a current clamp to use with my multimeter would be a quick and easy task. I was wrong.

Tekton Tools Logo

Editorial

So I Spoke With a TEKTON Tools Manager Today…

Feb 21, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things I learned about Tekton tools over a phone conversation with their Online Manager earlier today.

Editorial

Being Pro-USA Tools and Brands vs. Anti-Import

Feb 17, 2014 Stuart 45 Comments

Are you more in favor of USA-made tools, or against imported tools? We urge you to shift to a positive standpoint.

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