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Cordless

Best 18V Cordless Drill Kit for $100?

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Which is the best cordless drill for under $100? A tough question to answer, seeing as how you don’t have a lot of upper-tier options except during holiday shopping seasons, but we gave it a good try!

Gardner Bender Cable Tie Tensioning Tool

Electrical Tools

How to Flush Cut Nylon Cable Ties

Sep 30, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

A $10 tool is all you need to neatly cut cable ties flush so that they don’t nick and bite your skin.

Plumbing

Reader Question: Recommend a Good PVC Cutter

Sep 28, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

What would you use for cutting 1.5″ and smaller diameter PVC pipes? We think that ratcheting cutters are the answer – do you agree?

Dewalt 20V Max 5Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

What’s up With Dewalt’s 2x 5.0Ah Battery Pack Pricing?

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s 2-pack of 20V Max 5.0AH battery packs recently went back up in price. Let’s talk about some potential explanations for this.

Reader Question

Jigsaw or Circular Saw – Which Should a DIYer Buy First?

Sep 10, 2015 Stuart 55 Comments

If a DIYer or homeowner asked you if they should buy a jig saw or circular saw as their first power saw, what would you tell them?

Clamps

Reader Question: What Do You Think About the JackClamp?

Sep 10, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

Is the JackClamp a “Jack of all trades, master of none,” or a versatile multi-purpose powerhouse of a clamp?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

What’s Delaying Dewalt from Coming out with a 20V Max Cordless Brad Nailer, Pinner, and Stapler?

Sep 4, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

When will Dewalt come out with 20V Max cordless nailers in brad, pinner, and stapler sizes?

Milwaukee M18 6Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

Reader Question: Battery Adapter for Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi Power Tools?

Sep 1, 2015 Stuart 59 Comments

Is there any product that allows mixing between one brand’s power tools and another’s battery packs, even if they are owned by the same parent company? Sadly, but understandably – NO.

Hand Tools

Reader Problem: Frequent Finger-Pinching Tools and Equipment

Jul 28, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader has been pinching his fingers on all matters of tools lately. Do you have any advice for him?

Electrical Tools

Reader Question: Does RoHS Apply to Hand Tools?

Jul 27, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader asked if RoHS regulations applied to hand tools. After looking into this, I don’t think that they do. Non-electrical hand tools don’t seem to be covered by the RoHS directive in any explicit way.

Cordless

Reader Questions: Thoughts About Worx 20V Cordless Drill & Impact Driver?

Jun 27, 2015 Stuart 36 Comments

Have you used Worx cordless drills or drivers before? One of our readers found a great deal but doesn’t know if he should bite.

Cordless

Reader Question: Milwaukee Cordless Hammer Drill, with Depth Control Rod?

Jun 24, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Pete wrote in with a great question – how to add adjustable depth control rod functionality to his Milwaukee cordless hammer drill?

PB Swiss Stubby Bit Holder Screwdriver with Bit

Hand Tools

Another Reader Joins the PB Swiss Owner’s Club!

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Another reader has walked down the irreversible path of PB Swiss Tools ownership. Will you be next?

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Socket Set

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Gearwrench or Craftsman Sockets?

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

A reader needs your help! He is looking to buy 1/4″ and 3/8″ sockets sets and is trying to decide between Craftsman and Gearwrench. I think Gearwrench would be better – which brand would you recommend?

Hammers & Mallets

Best Hammers for DIY and Home Use on a Budget?

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

It’s hammer time! Which hammer would you recommend to a DIYer or new homeowner who’s unsure of what they might need?

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