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Tool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations

Feb 24, 2019 Stuart 251 Comments

Which company owns which tool brands? Our guide shows which of your favorite tool brands are actually owned by other companies. Read More

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2804 Brushless Hammer Drill

Drills & Drivers

When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

When do you change your drill’s speed setting? Read More

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Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 107 Comments

If you had to build the perfect tool kit right now, which brands or tools would it feature? Read More

Engineer PH-55 Tetsuwan EDC Scissors

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Great EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

Here are my favorite compact scissors that like to travel. Read More

TTI Tool Brands

Editorial

USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some USA-based tool brands and companies that are currently owned by foreign companies. Read More

Dewalt DW716XPS 12-inch Compound Miter Saw

Tool Guide

How to Square up a Table Saw or Miter Saw?

Mar 12, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Do you have any miter saw or table saw squaring-up calibration tips? Here’s mine: Read the friendly manual. No, really – that’s usually the first place to learn about how to set up and calibrate your tools. Read More

Porter Cable 892 Variable Speed Router

Editorial

Best Router Motor for Router Tables?

Feb 26, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

When it comes to router tables, you have a lot of different motor options. Read More

Plug types

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A Quick Guide to Air Line Couplers and Plugs

Jan 24, 2018 Benjamen 66 Comments

Confused by all the different types of air line plugs and couplers? Here’s a look at the most popular types. Read More

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Cordless

5 Best New Cordless Tools from 2017 (That We’ve Tested So Far)

Sep 29, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

It was hard to narrow things down, but here are the 5 best new cordless tools we’ve seen so far this year. Read More

Dewalt DCD991 Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drill

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2016

Apr 28, 2016 Stuart 84 Comments

Here they are, our 2016 Best Cordless Drills recommendations! Do you agree or disagree with our picks? Read More

Saws

A Quick Primer About Shark and Vaughan Japanese-Style Pull Saws

Mar 9, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

We put together a quick primer on Japanese-style pull saws. Read More

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Drill 2603

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2015

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 59 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? Check out our 18V and 12V recommendations, which include new categories for 2015! Read More

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw DCS391

Cordless

Best Cordless Circular Saws, 2015 Edition

Apr 22, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Of the major mainstream power tool brands, which makes the best cordless circular saws? You probably won’t be surprised at the answer. Read More

Hand Tools

The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver

Mar 25, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Strap wrenches are mighty problem solvers. If you’ve used one before, you’ll probably agree. Don’t have one? Here are a couple of options to consider. Read More

Tool Guide

A Brief Introduction to Common Electronic Components

Jan 12, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

We put together a primer on electronics components. Read More

Dewalt Brushless Motor

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 46 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. Read More

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchet Socket Set

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 34 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit? Read More

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Angled Finish Nailers: DA vs. FN Styles

Jul 28, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

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

Cap Stop vs Non Cap Stop Ratcheting Wrenches

Sockets & Drive Tools

Intro to Special Wrench and Socket Terms and Features

Jul 1, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s a quick intro to common wrench and socket features and a couple of specialty designs. Read More

Probemaster Silicone Test Leads

Electrical Tools

Multimeter Test Leads: PVC vs. Silicone Wire Insulation

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s something you might not have considered before – which are better, PVC or silicone multimeter test leads? Read More

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