Editorial

2014 Mid-Year New Tool Predictions

Jul 14, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about the new tools we might see in the later part of 2014.

Editorial

Reminder: Zoro Tools is a Grainger Company, Often With Lower Prices

Jul 10, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Here’s a reader reminder about Zoro’s relationship to Grainger and how knowing this can save you money.

Editorial

Fighting the Urge to Buy the Best Tools

Jun 27, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

The temptation to splurge on better tools can be strong. How do you fight the urge to drain your budget on the best tools?

Editorial

Dewalt vs. Milwaukee and Limited Shelf Space at Home Depot

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

I’ve been wondering as to whether Dewalt and Milwaukee might be in fierce competition for retail shelf space. That certainly seems to be the case.

Cordless

Reader Question: Bosch vs. Milwaukee 12V Brushless Drills?

Jun 16, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

We tackled a question asking for DIY drill recommendations and whether it was worth it to go brushless.

Editorial

2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Jun 12, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are our 5 tool gift guide picks for the 2014 Father’s Day season!

Editorial

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.

Editorial

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.

Editorial

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.

Editorial

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?

Editorial

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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