Editorial

A Closer Look at Lead-Free Solder

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here are a few optical micrographs of lead-free solder that I took 7 years ago.

Editorial

What Determines Which Retailers ToolGuyd Promotes?

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

A Home Depot corporate employee asked us to “stop peddling Amazon over all other retailers.” Here’s my response.

Editorial

Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Predictions

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Why hasn’t Dewalt come out with an oscillating multi-tool yet? Here are our theories and predictions.

Editorial

Let There Be Light! Top LED Flashlights and Worklights to Get You Through Dark Times

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

My latest PopMech article features LED flashlights and worklight recommendations, big and small.

Cordless

Porter Cable Brand Confusion and Mixed Messages

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max power tool line caught us by surprise, but is not unexpected. Here’s a not-so-brief discussion about how we think the new line will clear up some of the mixed messages Porter Cable has been sending in recent years.

Editorial

PSA: Rockwell Sonicrafter Hyperlock Demo Video Fail – How NOT to Attach Cutting Blades

Oct 15, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Just a quick PSA: this is an example of how not to attach cutting blades and accessories to oscillating multi-tools.

Editorial

How-to Content Farms – So Many Words, So Little Information

Oct 11, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

How-to Content Farms. Love ’em, hate ’em, or have no idea what I’m talking about?

Editorial

Enco Gets a Bright New Logo?

Oct 10, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Enco, one of our favorite industrial suppliers, might be getting a new logo. (It’s about time!)

Awesome & Cool

High Magnification Images of “Economy” Quality Diamond Abrasives

Sep 21, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

This is a series of high magnification images of lower-grade “economical” diamond particles, taken using an electron microscope.

Awesome & Cool

High Magnification Images of Quality Diamond Particles

Sep 21, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are high magnification images of quality diamond particles taken using an electron microscope.

Announcements & Updates

A Few Words About Ads

Sep 20, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Just a few remarks about ToolGuyd’s advertising policies and plans.

Editorial

5 Realizations About Buying New Tools

Sep 17, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

ToolGuyd has opened my eyes to many things over the years, although I don’t discuss such things often. I must admit, at heart I am somewhat of a tool snob. Luckily, writing and reviewing for ToolGuyd often forces me to open my mind and break free of personal biases. 1. DIY tools can be suitable […]

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

How Much Would You Spend on a Knife?

Sep 5, 2012 Stuart 29 Comments

We’re working on a series of knife reviews and it would help us out if you answered a quick question: how much would you spend on a knife?

Editorial

ToolGuyd Review Policy

Aug 28, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s a brief overview of our review policy. We cannot be bought.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Knife Design – Do Ratios Matter?

Aug 22, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Knife design – do blade/handle/weight measurement ratios matter? I don’t think so.

Editorial

First Aid for Minor Cuts and Wounds – it Might Save Your Life

Aug 22, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Are you lazy when it comes to first aid and minor wound care? Don’t be.

Editorial

MSC Industrial Supply Customer Service Experience

Aug 9, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Thanks MSC Industrial Supply, for proving that great customer service is still possible!

Editorial

The Case for a Minimalist Tool Set

Jul 9, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Too many tools can be almost as limiting as too few.

Editorial

Question – Do You Want to See 3D Printer Reviews & How-To’s?

Jul 5, 2012 Stuart 22 Comments

Quick question – should we buy a 3D printer for review and to produce how-to content?

Editorial

Open Letter to Sears – Please Fix Sears.com

Jun 27, 2012 Stuart 41 Comments

Another open letter to Sears, about how frustrating it is to browse around via their website. Have you ever had technical issues with Sears.com? Chime in!

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