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PB Swiss Straight Hex Keys Inch Sizes

Hand Tools

Reader Question: Straight-Tip Hex Drivers?

Feb 6, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Are there straight end hex drivers out there? Yes, although they like to hide in product catalogs and long listings.

Dewalt DCD791B Compact Brushless Drill

Editorial

Reader Question: Where are the New Tool Guides?

Feb 2, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

Here is a very long and unfiltered answer to a reader’s great question.

Dewalt vs Skilsaw Rolling Stand Portable Table Saw

Reader Question

Reader Question: Dewalt DWE7491 vs. Skilsaw SPT99 Table Saw with Rolling Stand?

Jan 22, 2018 Stuart 59 Comments

Dewalt DWE7491RS or SkilSaw SPT99 portable table saws with rolling stands – which would you buy?

Amazon Prime Day 2016

Editorial

From the Mail Bag: “you worshipping Amazon”

Jan 17, 2018 Stuart 89 Comments

A reader had some interesting things to say about Amazon and USA tool quality.

Felo NWS-Made Pliers

Pliers

Reader Question: Best Pliers? What About Your Favorites?

Jan 9, 2018 Stuart 78 Comments

Which are your favorite pliers?

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Sliding Miter Saw Shadow Cut Line Guidance

Editorial

Reader Question: Which Power Tool Brands are Better?

Nov 17, 2017 Stuart 78 Comments

Let’s talk about power tool brands, with more focus on corded and benchtop tools than cordless.

Bosch Corkscrew Hex Attachment

Accessories

Here’s Your Cordless Cork Popper

Sep 8, 2017 Stuart 6 Comments

I can’t find a corkscrew hex bit, but here are 2 powered versions I know of.

Dewalt DCS388T1 FlexVolt 60V Max Recip Saw

Cordless

Reader Question: Which Heavy Duty Cordless Reciprocating Saw for Demolition Work?

Jun 7, 2017 Stuart 60 Comments

Can anyone recommend a heavy duty reciprocating saw that offers long runtime?

Dewalt Screwdriver Hollow Ground Slotted Tip

Reader Question

Reader Question: Broken Screwdriver Tips?

Apr 24, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

How many slotted screwdrivers have you broken? Phillips? Other styles?

Cordless

Where are the Next-Generation Brushless Jig Saws for Woodworking?

Apr 10, 2017 Stuart 51 Comments

Sorry, we haven’t heard anything about a new premium brushless jig saw. Is there strong demand for such a tool?

Milwaukee 2782-22 M18 Metal-Cutting Circular Saw

Editorial

Using a Woodworking Circular Saw to Cut Metal?

Apr 7, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Why not use a woodworking circular saw in place of a metal-cutting circular saw to cut metal?

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw DCS391

Cordless

Dewalt Updated their 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw

Apr 6, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

A reader discovered that Dewalt has improved the performance of their 20V Max circular saw’s performance.

dewalt-dck720d2-20v-max-7-tool-cordless-combo-kit

Cordless

Reader Questions: 12V vs. 18V/20V Max Cordless Power Tools

Mar 31, 2017 Stuart 71 Comments

A reader plans to open a little farm and wants some advice before he buys some cordless power tools.

Dewalt DCH133 20V Max Brushless Rotary Hammer

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max Brushless D-Handle Rotary Hammer DCH133

Feb 6, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s all we know and can surmise about the new Dewalt DCH133 brushless D-handle rotary hammer.

SDS Socket Adapters

Power Tool Accessories

SDS Socket Adapters for Your Rotary Hammer?

Jan 25, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Let’s talk about SDS socket adapters, which allow you to use sockets with a rotary hammer.

Craftsman Red & Black Tool Storage Combo

Reader Question

Recommend a Mid-Sized Tool Storage Combo for $700-800

Jan 5, 2017 Stuart 48 Comments

Can you recommend a mid-sized tool storage combo that falls within a $800 budget?

Bit Holders & Drivers

Japanese-Made Hand Tools

Sep 29, 2016 Stuart 60 Comments

Let’s talk about Japanese tools!

Reader Question

Reader Question: Panel Saw vs. Table Saw, Which to Choose?

Sep 28, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

Panel saw vs. table saw, which would you consider for your workshop?

Editorial

Best Miter Saw Blade?

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Which is your favorite miter saw blade? The best you’ve used? If you had to buy one right now, which would it be?

Hand Tools

Who Makes Blue Hawk Tools for Lowes?

Aug 26, 2016 Stuart 79 Comments

Who makes Blue Hawk tools for Lowes?

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