Made in USA

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine. Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee USA-Made Magnetic I-Beam Levels

Jul 6, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a trio of new magnetic I-beam levels. Read More

Drills & Drivers

A Look at the New Woodpeckers Pro Woodworking Drill Press Table

Jun 29, 2020 Ben V 25 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new drill press table. Read More

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New Reekon M1 Caliber Miter Saw Measuring Tool Looks to Greatly Improve Productivity

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 80 Comments

The M1 Caliber is a miter saw add-on that looks to make manual measurements obsolete. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight EDC Knife with SPY27 Super Steel

Jun 9, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Spyderco’s Para 3 Lightweight is now available with a new exclusive super steel. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Reports of Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Pocket Knives Suffering from “Lock Rock”

Jun 3, 2020 Stuart 55 Comments

Apparently Chris Reeve Knive’s new Sebenza 31 knife is at the center of some controversy. Read More

Made in USA

Treat Yourself: Williams Snap-on-Like Hard Handled Screwdrivers

May 11, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

If you’ve been hankering to try some new screwdrivers, these are a great choice. Read More

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Blue Spruce Toolworks’ Customized Woodworking Tools

Apr 29, 2020 Stuart 24 Comments

Anyone else drooling over Blue Spruce’s customized woodworking tools? Read More

Made in USA

Yes, I Bought a Milk Crate for Tool and Supply Storage

Apr 15, 2020 Stuart 53 Comments

I’ve never seen any “free” milk crates, so I bought one. Read More

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Do you struggle to carry 5 gallon buckets by hand to and fro? Now there’s a better way! Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife. Read More

Flashlights & Worklights

Organize Your 18650 Rechargeable Batteries with this USA-Made Holder

Mar 18, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a solution for keeping your 18650 rechargeable battery cells organized. Read More

Made in USA

Craftsman Tool News: Select Mechanics Tools and Sets to be Made in USA

Mar 4, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Craftsman has teased that new USA-made mechanics tools are nearly here. Read More

Hand Tools

Western Forge, USA Hand Tool Brand and Former Sears Craftsman Supplier, is Closing

Feb 27, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

We have learned that Western Forge, a USA-based maker of screwdrivers, pliers, and other tools, is closing. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Johnson Angle Finder, a Pitch and Slope Locator

Feb 20, 2020 Stuart 7 Comments

The Johnson 750 is a quick and simple angle-finding tool with built-in slope and pitch gauge. Read More

Editorial

What I Learned About the Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Deal I Couldn’t Find on Black Friday 2019

Feb 5, 2020 Stuart 29 Comments

After finally finding Stanley’s holiday tape measure deal, I noticed something different about them. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square is Now a Regular Tool You Can Buy Anytime

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 25 Comments

Woodpeckers is bringing back their popular Delve Square as a regularly-stocked tool. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square Review

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 20 Comments

We got our hands on Woodpeckers DelVe Square and threw it at a project right away. Read on to find out how much we like it! Read More

Made in USA

New Woodpeckers EZ-Edge Corner Planes (One Time Tool, 1/27/20 Order Deadline)

Jan 7, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new edge plane and 4 sizes/styles of blades. Read More

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