Editorial

Have You Used Ergodyne Tool Tethers or Lanyards?

Aug 15, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

Have you ever used Ergodyne’s tool tails, tethers, or other drop-prevention accessories?

Cordless

Inside the Milwaukee M-Spector Pivot View Head

Aug 14, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

I broke the Pivoting head on my Milwaukee M-Spector Inspection camera, so I took it apart to fix it

Editorial

Favorite Screwdriver and Impact Driver Bits? Ours: Milwaukee Shockwave

Aug 10, 2017 Stuart 71 Comments

Milwaukee Shockwave seems to have become my defacto favorite brand of screwdriver and impact-rated bits. What’s your favorite?

Editorial

The Smallest, Cheapest, and Easiest to Use Cordless Miter Saw for DIYers

Aug 2, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

We searched long and hard to find the smallest, cheapest, and easiest to use miter saw for beginner DIYers.

Editorial

Scientific Calculators for Workshop Use?

Jul 31, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought a new scientific calculator today for the workshop, and am wondering if I’m alone in wanting a real calculator that’s not on my phone or computer.

DIY & Home

“New DIYer” Tool Kit and Giveaway Buying has Begun

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 74 Comments

Work has begun on an upcoming DIYer and Homeowner tool kit editorial and giveaway!

Editorial

A Crooked Shop so Shockingly Bad I Had to Share

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

I received a spammy “let’s work together” email from a retailer that turned out to be the most rotten store I’ve ever seen.

Editorial

Things from IKEA that Could be Used in Your Workshop?

Jul 12, 2017 Stuart 39 Comments

Can Ikea products be used in your workshop? That’s something we’re starting to explore.

Editorial

Argh, Dewalt Impact Screwdriver Bit Holder Failure – But at Least it’s Rare

Jul 10, 2017 Stuart 49 Comments

My Dewalt magnetic impact screwdriver bit holder lost its magnet. Seems like a rare and random manufacturing defect. Have you experienced this with any of your bit holders?

Editorial

Incomplete Project Syndrome

Jul 6, 2017 Stuart 56 Comments

Does anyone else have problems finishing a project once it’s past the “good enough for now” stage?

Editorial

Amazon Prime Day 2017 is Coming!!!!!! But Let’s Not Overreact

Jul 3, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

Amazon Prime Day is next week, and as ironic as it sounds, I’ve gotten sick of the media coverage.

Editorial

Home Depot & Menards Sued Over How Dimensional Lumber is Advertised

Jun 23, 2017 Stuart 129 Comments

*Facepalm*. There are new lawsuits against Home Depot and Menards over how dimensional lumber is sized.

Cordless

What About Craftsman Cordless Power Tools?

Jun 19, 2017 Stuart 44 Comments

Craftsman, as a “Best Cordless Power Tool Brand”?

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2017

Jun 19, 2017 Stuart 331 Comments

Which is the best cordless power tool brand?

Editorial

Sears Craftsman Sues Western Forge, USA Tool Supplier, Also Releases More Imported Pliers

Jun 16, 2017 Stuart 77 Comments

Sears Craftsman has sued another tool supplier, and at the same time seems to be replacing some of their previously USA-made tools with imported ones.

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