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Tape Measure Reach vs Standout by Milwaukee Tool

DIY & Home

Tape Measure Reach vs. Standout Explained in One Image

Sep 3, 2021 Stuart 22 Comments

A reader found a clear one-image explanation of tape measure specs.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 3 XL CNC - Z Y X axis basics

CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 14 Comments

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics.

Bosch ProCore 18V 7Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

Revisiting What an Amp-Hour Means for Cordless Power Tool Batteries

Mar 2, 2018 Stuart 43 Comments

So, you want to know more about cordless power tool battery packs?

Dewalt Brushless Motor

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 47 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

There are DA and FN angled finish nailers. What’s the difference?

SK Hand Tool Pinch-off Pliers

Mechanics' Tools

Tool Intro: Pinch-off Pliers

Jun 24, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Do you work with fluids and flexible tubing or hosing? Consider using pinch-off pliers the next time you need to cut off flow along a length of tubing.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Impact Wrench Large Hex

Cordless

What are 7/16″ Hex Impact Wrenches Used For?

May 14, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

What are 7/16″ hex impact wrenches used for? The short answer: BIG bits.

Maxxeon LED Worklight Beam Uniformity

Flashlights & Worklights

What is a Lumen, What is Lux, and More LED Flashlight Technical Mumbo Jumbo

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 36 Comments

Have you ever wondered what a lumen was? We covered that and more.

Porter Cable 20V Drill Thermal Image

Cordless

Thermal Image of a Cordless Drill

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a thermal image of a compact cordless drill, along with an explanation of why the motor heats up and what happens if you push it too far.

DEWALT DCD985L2 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion Premium Hammer Drill Driver Kit

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drill Driver vs. Impact Driver, What’s the Difference?

Nov 11, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

If you’ve ever wondered about how an impact driver differs from a hammer drill, here’s a brief explanation.

Felo T Handle Bit Holder

Bit Holders & Drivers

5 Reasons to Buy a T-Handle Screwdriver Bit Holder

Nov 4, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Do you have a T-handle bit holder in your tool box? If not, here are a couple of good reasons why you should buy one.

RaceDeck Garage Flooring Example

Announcements & Updates

8 Garage Essentials – How to Deck Out or Upgrade Your Garage

Jun 9, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

Do you agree with what we feel are the top 8 garage essentials?

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. If you’re at all curious about hammer drills, check it out! Who Needs a Hammer […]

Wera Kraftform 300 Series Plus Anti-Cam-Out Slotted Screwdriver

Hand Tools

Anti Cam Out Screwdriver Tips – “ACO” & “ACR”

Nov 22, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Here we take a closer look (literally) at ACR (anti-cam-out) screwdriver tips.

Perforated Sheet Metal

Tips

Holey Sheet Metal!

Jul 12, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Need to brush up on your sheet metal hole-making skills ? Check out my how-to over at Popular Mechanics!

ShopnGarage Forum Ridgid Flaring Tool HowTo

Hand Tools

How to Use a Ridgid Flaring Tool

May 20, 2010 Stuart Discuss

How do you use a Ridgid tube flaring tool? Check out Steve’s detailed HowTo over at the ShopNGarage Forum to find out! Update: The Shop N Garage forum is defunct, so the broken links have been removed. Sorry about that, this was done without warning and is out of our control.

Xuron-Split-Ring-Pliers-496-Tip-Closeup

Made in USA

How to Use Split Ring Pliers

Feb 15, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Opening lots of key rings? Split ring pliers will save your fingernails.

DIY & Home

How to Use a Rotary Tubing or Pipe Cutter

Jan 15, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

After yesterday’s quick review of a Superior Tools pipe cutter, we received a few inquiries about how to properly use such a cutter. Most if not all rotary tubing and pipe cutters share a similar design. Like a C-clamp, there is always one stationary support, and one adjustable support that is mounted to the end of […]

Hammers & Mallets

Intro to Dead Blow Hammers

Aug 3, 2009 Stuart 6 Comments

A dead blow hammer is a type of mallet designed to deliver strong blows with minimal rebound.  The head of a dead blow mallet is hollow and filled with sand or shot. Because of this, the force delivered by each strike is spread over a greater amount of time, thus reducing rebound while minimizing damage […]

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