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Editorial

Home Depot Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 2, 2016 Stuart 86 Comments

I’m back from my annual raid of Home Depot’s holiday tool deals displays.

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Kobalt Double Drive QL3 Screwdriver with Quick Load Chuck

Oct 28, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

The new Kobalt Double Drive QL3 screwdriver has a new quick loading chuck that works with different bit standards!

Cordless

Ridgid Hybrid Wobble-Style LED Area Worklight Review

Oct 27, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a Wobble-style upright LED area light that can be powered by AC cord or battery.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Volcanic Tool Co’s USA-Made Screwdriver Bit Holder is DARN GOOD!

Oct 20, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

I LOVE this new Volcanic Tool Co. USA-made screwdriver. Quick – where’s something that needs fastening?!

Lights

Hands on: Feit LED Worklight and LED Replacement Tubes from Costco

Oct 17, 2016 Benjamen 39 Comments

How well do the Feit LED shop light and Feit fluorescent-replacement bulbs compare to the much-liked Rockler LED fixture and standard fluorescent bulbs?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel SURGE Hydraulic Driver: 12 Things You Should Know

Oct 10, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Here is everything you need to know about the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge hydraulic driver!

Bit Holders & Drivers

Japanese-Made Hand Tools

Sep 29, 2016 Stuart 60 Comments

Let’s talk about Japanese tools!

Storage & Organization

Hands on: Organize Your Tool Drawers with FastCap Kaizen Foam

Sep 26, 2016 Benjamen 19 Comments

I used FastCap’s Kaizen foam to organize my tool drawers with custom-cut inserts!

Electrical Tools

Fluke TwistGuard Silicone Test Leads with Retractable Tip Shrouds

Sep 26, 2016 Stuart 8 Comments

Fluke’s TwistGuard test leads have built-in retractable tip shrouds!

Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlight

Flashlights & Worklights

5 Years with an Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlight

Sep 23, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

After 5 years with an Elzetta LED flashlight, I remain thoroughly impressed.

Clamps

Irwin Parallel Clamps Review: They Look Great But Perform Terribly

Sep 19, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

After using Irwin parallel clamps for a bunch of drawer glue-ups, I cannot recommend them.

New Tools

More Bosch Reaxx Table Saw Hesitations

Sep 14, 2016 Stuart 51 Comments

Here is some more news about the Bosch Reaxx table saw.

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Accessories

Micro Jig Grr-Ripper Push Block – Definitely Recommended!

Sep 12, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

The Micro Jig Grr-Ripper push block has turned out to be a fantastic table saw accessory!

Bosch Reaxx Table Saw with Roller Stand

New Tools

Bosch Reaxx Table Saw Review Part 1: First Impression

Sep 8, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

I have started testing the new Bosch Reaxx portable table saw for review – the one with flesh-detection tech, but I’ve been more bummed out than wowed so far.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler (Blum) Undermount Drawer Slide Drilling Guide Early Review

Sep 1, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

I used my new Rockler JIG IT (Blum) undermount drawer slide drilling jig for the first time, and things didn’t exactly go smoothly.

Electrical Tools

My New Knipex Automatic Wire Strippers are Pretty Good So Far

Aug 17, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

No buyer’s regret here – my new Knipex automatic wire strippers are performing quite nicely, despite the somewhat cheapish feel to them.

Made in USA

Tronex Super-Premium USA-Made Precision Pliers Review

Aug 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I have grown very fond of Tronex’s USA-made flat nose precision pliers. Yes, they’re pricey, but you get finely finished perfection for your money.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Hands On: Black & Decker 20V Max Cordless Hot Glue Gun Review

Aug 15, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Black & Decker cordless hot glue gun stands up on its own, heats up fast, and lasts about 2 hours on a charge. I’ve been using it more than I ever thought I would. At the $36 for the bare tool, there’s no reason not to pick it up.

Editorial

A Great Automation Direct Shopping Experience!

Aug 11, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

I tried Automation Direct after readers recommended them, and have a very positive shopping experience!

Tool Reviews

Fiskars Telescoping Pruner Review: It Broke on the Second Use

Aug 10, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

A Fiskars extending pole pruner broke the second time I tried to use it!

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