Tool Reviews – Page 25

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

Screwdrivers

Review: Dewalt Max Fit Screwdriver Set

Apr 13, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

Dewalt’s Maxfit screwdrivers have become my go-to screwdrivers, here’s why.

Hand Tools

Review: Milwaukee Jobsite Scissors

Apr 5, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee’s heavy duty scissors are… [insert words of praise here].

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

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