Editorial

Sears Shopping Fail and Partial Win

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What was supposed to be a quick purchase at Sears turned into a frustrating and complicated process.

Editorial

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!

Editorial

5 Tools to NOT Buy Right Now

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Here are 5 tool types that you should wait a couple of weeks before buying.

Cordless

What You Need to Know About the Saws in Dewalt’s 20V Max Combo Kits

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 45 Comments

Trying to decide between Dewalt’s 20V combo kits or separate tool kits? There’s something you need to know…

Editorial

How to Fix a Cheap LED Flashlight? A: You Don’t

Oct 18, 2011 Stuart 19 Comments

How to fix a cheap flashlight? You don’t.

Editorial

The Search for a Good Magnifier Lamp Continues…

Sep 13, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

I am not having an easy time finding a good quality magnifier lamp at a price I can easily afford…

Editorial

Made in USA, Fabrique aux E.U., Hecho en EE. UU.

Aug 30, 2011 Stuart 22 Comments

If you’ve ever been confused by “made in the USA”, “Fabrique aux E.U.” and “Hecho en EE. UU.” appearing on the same package, here’s a brief breakdown of what they mean.

Editorial

How Thieves Can Use Thermal Imaging Cameras for Evil

Aug 18, 2011 Stuart Discuss

A security firm has discovered ways for thieves to steal ATM pin numbers uses common diagnostics tools.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdrivers – Yay or Nay?

Aug 17, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

What do you think about ratcheting screwdrivers? Do you like them, hate them, or are indifferent and don’t care to try them out?

Editorial

How to Prevent Unauthorized Removal of Square Drive Screws?

Aug 15, 2011 Stuart 23 Comments

Are there any ways to prevent the unauthorized removal of square-recess/Robertson screws?

Editorial

Selecting Woodworking Hand Tools is Hard Work for a Beginner!

Jul 12, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

Gosh, who would have thought that buying woodworking hand tools for the first time could be so intimidating?! This came as a huge surprise to me!

Editorial

How NOT to Transport an Extension Ladder

Jun 27, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Public Service Announcement: It is NOT okay to transport a long ladder by stowing it through your sunroof, with >8 feet of it sticking up and out.

Editorial

Props to Lee Valley For Above & Beyond Customer Service

Jun 24, 2011 Stuart Discuss

A recent customer service experience with Lee Valley & Veritas has me itching to spread word about it!

Editorial

Why Tool Ratings Sometimes Mean Absolutely Squat

Jun 17, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

With many tools specs and ratings plateauing as manufacturers continue to try to one-up each other, specs and ratings play a much smaller part than they used to. When researching which tools to buy, do you often feel the same?

DIY & Home

5 Things I Learned at the Craftsman Experience

Jun 13, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

I just got back from the Craftsman Experience, and boy am I utterly exhausted. While I recuperate and work to prepare posts about the new tools I spotted or was told about, I thought to share a few surprising things I learned while there.

MM on I am Still Planning out a Workshop Reset: “I like to build rolling stands for surface plates out of steel angle with heavy-duty casters underneath. I size them…”
Al-another-Al on I am Still Planning out a Workshop Reset: “I never thought of putting it in a drawer. I’ve been hiding my 12×18 granite on a makeshift plywood shelf…”
Bonnie on I am Still Planning out a Workshop Reset: “While I don’t practice full 5S, I did make a point when designing my current “dream” shop to include two…”
Frank D on I am Still Planning out a Workshop Reset: “I used to have a 1 car garage ” shop ” for tools, projects & all kinds of storage. It…”
Double D on Early Prime Day Dewalt Tool Deals: “The six gallon is out of stock, but the 9 is cheaper still.”
Yadda on I am Still Planning out a Workshop Reset: “I meant to add that cost wise their sheds are very affordable. The only supplies you need to add are…”