Tool Reviews – Page 19

Safety

CoverGrip Drop Cloths Stay Where You Put Them

Dec 13, 2017 Benjamen 10 Comments

Tired of drop cloths slipping around on wood floors, I gave a CoverGrip gripped-bottom drop cloth a try.

Storage & Organization

Dewalt Tough System vs. Milwaukee Packout vs. Ridgid Pro Rolling Tool Box Combo Deals

Nov 25, 2017 Stuart 60 Comments

Which specially-priced tool box system will best hold your gear?

Cordless

Home Depot Tool Review Roundup (Q3 2017) – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid Cordless Tools, and Bosch Drill Bits

Oct 31, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s what we have to say about several cordless power tools (and some accessories) that Home Depot sent our way.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

FlexVolt Cordless Air Compressor Review

Oct 31, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Ben puts the Dewalt FlexVolt cordless air compressor to the test on a home remodeling project, and also tested its run time.

Grinders & Sanders

Diablo SandNet – Universal Style Mesh Sandpaper

Oct 30, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Who says that sandpaper has to be sandpaper? Diablo’s SandNet mesh discs are something different.

Grinders & Sanders

Makita Xtract Vac Wet/Dry Vacuum Hands-On

Oct 23, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

We had some hands-on and observational time with a Makita dust vac.

New Tools

Update: New IsoTunes Products, and Audio Issues

Oct 16, 2017 Benjamen 20 Comments

IsoTunes introduced a black version of the IsoTunes Pro earbuds and replacement ear tips. Review Update: I’ve been having audio problems.

Cordless

Makita XFD061 18V Compact Brushless 1/2″ Drill Kit Review

Oct 2, 2017 Benjamen 9 Comments

Makita’s XFD061 18V brushless drill kit is a solid starter kit that’s been on sale for just $99.

Storage & Organization

Review: Husky 60″ Mobile Workbench with Sliding Pegboard

Sep 20, 2017 Benjamen 17 Comments

Husky’s Mobile workbench with pegboard is a solid tool storage cabinet. The extra swiveling casters are great, but I could take or leave the pegboard.

Books, Magazines, & Videos

Book Review: The Total Inventor’s Manual by Sean Michael Ragan

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

It’s not every day that I can say “I’m friends with the author, and really enjoyed this book.”

Layout & Measuring

Accu-Gage Dial Tire Gauge Review

Sep 12, 2017 Benjamen 43 Comments

The Accu-Gage is an affordable tire pressure gauge with analog dial and bleeder valve for under $10.

Cordless

Dewalt Portable Power Station Update – I Still LOVE IT!

Aug 31, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt’s Portable Power Station is still as convenient and useful as I anticipated it would be a year ago.

Cordless

New Milwaukee Rover RedLithium USB LED Personal Worklight

Aug 28, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new rechargeable Rover LED personal worklight, and it’s amazing!

Layout & Measuring

RevMark Marker 99-Hour Dryout Test Repeated

Aug 16, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

I had to repeat our uncapped “will it dry out?” test of a RevMark marker.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Pelican 3310 Glow in the Dark LED Flashlight

Aug 14, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

My new Pelican LED flashlight features a very powerful glow in the dark housing.

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