Tool Reviews – Page 23

Editorial

Milwaukee 46″ Tool Storage Combo Holiday Deal Question

Nov 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Is MIlwaukee’s 46″ tool storage combo a good buy at its holiday sales price?

Awesome & Cool

Review: 4 Months with an Amazon Echo

Nov 21, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

I’ve been using an Amazon Echo for 4 months now, although not yet to its full potential.

Storage & Organization

Keter Rolling Tool Box (Mini Review)

Nov 16, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

This Keter mobile tool box offers some nice storage and organization options, but isn’t flawless.

Cordless

Best Black Friday 2016 Cordless Drill Deals

Nov 13, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a look at this year’s Black Friday and Holiday season cordless drill deals. Some of these prices are almost unbelievable!

Layout & Measuring

Speaking of Laser Distance Measurers, Kobalt’s is Now on Sale

Nov 11, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

Kobalt’s new laser distance measuring tool has dropped in price to $20! Boy does it have a nice display!

Saws

The Best Portable Table Saw Deals, Black Friday 2016 Edition

Nov 4, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo, which is the best portable table saw deal this holiday season?

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!

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