Editorial – Page 45

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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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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Thanks Woodcraft, for Woodworkers Guild of America DVD Junk Mail

Feb 15, 2014 Stuart 54 Comments

Thank you Woodcraft, for selling my personal contact information to the junk-mailing Woodworkers Guild of America.

Cordless

Reader Question: Corded vs. Cordless Tools – Is Now a Good Time to Switch Over?

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Is now a good time to switch over from corded tools to cordless? We say yes. What do you think?

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Agilent 34461A Benchtop Multimeter Mini Review

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are a few words about our recent purchase of an Agilent 34461A digital benchtop multimeter.

Cordless

Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

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Mechanix Impact Pro Work Gloves Review

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

I just tested my new pair of Mechanix Impact Pro work gloves, and I’m not at all happy with them.

Cordless

Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd 2014 Media Guide

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

This is a brief discussion of ToolGuyd’s 2014 advertising policies.

Cordless

Why We Cannot Do an Exhaustive Cordless Battery Comparison

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We were asked to put together a more detailed battery comparison, but unfortunately this isn’t something we will do. Here’s why.

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