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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!

Tool Reviews

Ventrac 4500Z – “The Swiss Army Knife of Tractors”

Jul 27, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

The Ventrac 4500Z, a compact all wheel drive articulating compact tractor, has been praised as the “Swiss Army Knife of tractors.”

Made in USA

New Channellock Little Champ Precision Pliers

Jul 21, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Channellock has come out with a new line of Little Champ precision pliers.

Tool Reviews

Review of Flexcut Craft Carving Set from Rockler

Jul 21, 2016 Benjamen 2 Comments

Flexcut’s wood carving tools seem to be perfect for beginners.

Clamps

Craftsman Hold Down and Push Peg Clamp Review

Jul 19, 2016 Benjamen 11 Comments

Craftsman’s peg clamps can work with 3/4″ dog holes you drill or route into your workbench.

Cordless

Hands On: Ryobi 18V ONE+ Dual Power Worklight Review

Jul 18, 2016 Benjamen 18 Comments

While testing Ryobi’s 18V One+ dual power worklight, we found it to be bright and incredibly versatile.

New Tools

Review: Milwaukee 30″ 12-Drawer Tool Chest and Rolling Cabinet Combo

Jul 11, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

Milwaukee Tool’s new 30″ tool storage combo is pretty well built for its price point, and a very good value. It’s got some nice features to boot.

Dewalt FlexVolt DCS7485T1 60V table saw

Cordless

Hands-on with the New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Saws

Jun 30, 2016 Benjamen 25 Comments

Here are out first thoughts about the new Dewalt FlexVolt cordless table saw, sliding miter saw, and reciprocating saw!

PB Swiss Color Coded Inch Ball Hex Key Set

Precision Tools

Not All Hex Keys Fit the Same

Jun 27, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

I had a weird experience over the weekend, where one brand’s hex key fit a lot better than another’s. Have you ever experienced this?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Best Tape Measure Keychain Showdown: Milwaukee vs. Stanley Fatmax

May 20, 2016 Benjamen 18 Comments

Stanley FatMax vs. Milwaukee, which is the better EDC keychain tape measure?

Cordless

Dewalt Compact Cordless HEPA Vac Review (DCV517)

May 10, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

We put Dewalt’s new compact 20v Max HEPA vacuum to use, and it’s become a frequent clean-as-you-go companion.

Made in USA

Rubbermaid Brute Garbage Bins

May 9, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

The Rubbermaid Brute garbage bin is fantastic!

New Tools

Hands-on: Porter Cable Tool Storage Combo is Inexpensive, But is it Cheap?

May 5, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

I finally found a Lowes store that had a Porter Cable tool storage combo on display! Here’s what I think of it.

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?

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brad Nailer Standing Up

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Hands-on: Here are Some Things I Learned About Milwaukee’s Cordless Nailers!

Apr 22, 2016 Stuart 70 Comments

Here’s a quick hands-on look at the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless cordless nailers!

Editorial

Amazon vs. Sears Workbench Delivery Differences

Apr 21, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Sears’ workbench delivery? Perfect. Amazon’s workbench delivery? A box dropped from a helicopter might have landed in better condition than the one they delivered.

Megapro Insert Bit Ratcheting Screwdriver

Screwdrivers

Here are Some Recommended Ratcheting Screwdrivers

Apr 13, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

Since someone brought up ratcheting screwdrivers, here’s some praise for the ones I’ve been using a lot lately.

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