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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 18 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 90 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 24 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 44 Comments

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

Editorial

The Best Heavy Duty Steel Cabinet Parts Organizer for Under $100

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

I absolutely love Akro-Mils’ steel-frame parts storage cabinet. Read More

Accessories

Summer Gear: Nalgene Water Bottles (32 oz, Made in USA)

Jul 1, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Let’s talk about Nalgene water bottles. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil with Retractable Tip

Jun 13, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

The Uni Shift is an interesting mechanical pencil with retractable tip. Read More

Precision Tools

Ohto Sharp Pencil, a Wood-Bodied Mechanical Pencil for Under $6

Jun 3, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

This mechanical pencil looks and feels like a traditional wood pencil. Read More

DIY & Home

Rubbermaid Food Storage Containers

May 6, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

I’ve been enjoying mixed use out of Rubbermaid Commercial food storage containers. Read More

DIY Projects

Woodworking with Epoxy – EcoPoxy UVPoxy and Liquid Plastic

May 3, 2019 Ben V 28 Comments

Ben started experimenting with epoxy in his woodworking projects, here’s the stuff he used. Read More

Saws

5 Reasons the Dewalt DW745 is the Best Portable Table Saw for Under $300

May 1, 2019 Stuart 60 Comments

Here’s why I think the Dewalt DW745 is the best portable saw for under $300. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Multi-Tool

Apr 26, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

The Victorinox SwissTool Spirit multi-tool is different. Read More

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