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.

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.

Editorial

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?

Editorial

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.

Editorial

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.

Editorial

Reader Question: Is There a Tape Measure with Lifetime Guarantee?

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 51 Comments

A reader asked about tape measures that are covered under lifetime guarantees, but we don’t know of any. Do you?

Cordless

New Black & Decker Brand Identity and Cordless Drill with “AutoSense” Clutch

Jan 16, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Black & Decker has announced that they will be refreshing their branding and the look of their products, and we also caught glimpse of their upcoming “AutoSense” cordless drill/driver.

Editorial

Paslode’s New Free 2-Year “Service Promise”

Jan 15, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Paslode has a new free 2-year no-questions-asked service promise policy for (3) of their tools. Here’s what we think about it.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Cordless Miter Saw?

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Is Dewalt coming out with a cordless miter saw? We asked, they said nope.

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