Tool Reviews

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

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

Pliers

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Awesome EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 81 Comments

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

Editorial

5 Reasons Milwaukee RedLithium USB LED Flashlights are Awesome

Mar 16, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

If you haven’t tried Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB LED flashlights or worklights yet, what are you waiting for? Read More

Cordless

This Dewalt Cordless + Corded Vac is the BEST for Field Pros (DCV581H)

Feb 25, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

It seems to me that a cordless + corded vac is better than keeping a small cordless and small corded backup on the truck. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square Review

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 18 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

Cordless

The BEST Jobsite Radio and Bluetooth Speaker: Dewalt Tstak vs. Milwaukee Packout (Jan 2020 Update)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 53 Comments

There’s a lot to like about both jobsite music players, but I find myself leaning strongly towards one over the other. Read More

Tool Reviews

The ONE Reason You Shouldn’t Buy These Socks (a Personal Favorite)

Dec 12, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

I LOVE WOOL SOCKS! What’s your take on them, either for work or leisure? Read More

DealGuyd

Flex HEPA Dust Vac Review (P.S. It’s on Sale for Black Friday 2019)

Nov 27, 2019 Ben V 43 Comments

Flex’s HEPA dust extractor vac has been proving to be a fantastic performer. Read More

Accessories

How Would You Use a Klein Magnetic Wrist Strap?

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Would you put this Klein magnetic wrist strap to good use? Read More

Tool Reviews

Milwaukee Heated Gloves Review

Oct 15, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

I wore Milwaukee heated gloves all last winter – here’s what you need to know about them. Read More

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt ToughCase Power Tool Accessory Storage Box with Removable Dividers

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s an oldie but goodie power tool accessory storage box. Read More

Cordless

Field Test: EGO 56V Powerload Brushless String Trimmer with Carbon Fiber Shaft

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

I put EGO’s Powerload cordless string trimmer through some hard testing, and so far I’m impressed. Read More

Editorial

Rant: Our RAYOVAC Batteries Leak so Much, We’re Switching to DURACELL

Oct 2, 2019 Stuart 94 Comments

I’ve started to lose count as to how many leaky Rayovac batteries I’ve experienced in the past year or two. Read More

How-To

Create Custom Visual Labels for Your Festool Systainer Tool Boxes

Sep 12, 2019 Ben V 27 Comments

I created visual labels for my Festool Systainer tool boxes, but you can use the same methods to label other brands’ tool boxes and cases too. Read More

Editorial

5 Things I Loved About my Ridgid Random Orbit Sander

Aug 26, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are some parting words of appreciation for my fantastic Ridgid 5″ random orbit sander. Read More

Screwdrivers

Felo Wood-Handled Screwdriver Set, a Modern Classic – What’s Not to Like?

Aug 23, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

What’s not to like about Felo’s wood-handled screwdrivers? Read More

Fasteners

The Surprisingly Useful Rain Bird Rotor Tool 5000 Screwdriver

Aug 8, 2019 Ben V 11 Comments

The Rain Bird sprinkler-adjusting screwdriver is a good single-purpose tool, but can also come in handy as a problem-solver. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Dewalt Cordless Inflator Review (DCC020IB)

Aug 5, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

Here’s what I think about the Dewalt cordless inflator so far. Read More

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