Tool Reviews – Page 27

Fluke IR Thermometers are on Sale

Dec 15, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

I sent a Fluke 62 Max+ IR thermometer test sample to a ToolGuyd contributor, but it was so good I’ll probably buy another one. Now’s a good time to do it, since it’s on sale.

Clamps

Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig Review

Dec 14, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Clamp-It Square and Corner Clamping Jig, which make it quicker and easier to square up and assemble your woodworking projects.

Flashlights & Worklights

Review: 4-foot LED Shop Light from Rockler

Dec 10, 2015 Benjamen 27 Comments

We reviewed a Lights of America 4500 lumen LED shop light, which is on sale at Rockler for the holidays. It’s the same size as a dual 4-foot T12 fluorescent fixture, and at least as bright.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler 3 Piece Tapered Countersink Drill Bit Set Review

Dec 8, 2015 Benjamen 3 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s tapered countersink drill bit set, which work great for drilling and countersinking holes in wood in a single step.

Tool Reviews

Review: Rockler Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection System

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Dust Right lathe dust collection system, which helps you spend more time woodturning and less time cleaning up after!

Tool Reviews

Rockler Dust Right Shop Vacuum Handle Review

Dec 3, 2015 Benjamen 5 Comments

Rockler’s Dust Right Shop Vacuum Handle is a shop vacuum accessory that we’ve found can make using your vac more comfortable and controllable to use. Cleaning up shop sucks (get it?), but this attachment makes it little easier.

Cordless

Hammerhead Driver Review

Nov 24, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Wondering what the Hammerhead driver is like? We’ve received feedback back from a giveaway winner who has been using the cordless screwdriver for a couple of months now – check out his review here!

Storage & Organization

Get ’em at a Hot Price: Milwaukee Organizer Price Drop

Nov 12, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

These Milwaukee organizers are great for storing small parts and even some tools. They’re back in stock, and on sale.

Bit Holders & Drivers

The Best Multi-Bit Screwdriver? Here Are 14 Recommendations

Nov 9, 2015 Stuart 88 Comments

Do you have a favorite multi-bit screwdriver? Please let us know! And if you don’t, here are 14 of our own recommendations for you to consider!

Made in USA

Hands On: Woodpeckers X-Mat Assembly System

Nov 6, 2015 Benjamen 2 Comments

We reviewed Woodpeckers’ USA-made X-Mat system, which is designed to make it easier than ever to create project assembly jigs and support fixtures.

Test & Measurement

Thermal Imaging Camera Image Quality Comparison

Nov 5, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

We put took a series of thermal images using different thermal imaging cameras, to show what you could expect to see from different types of devices, ranging from a $250 smartphone add-on to professional instrument.

New Tools

Milwaukee 2267-20 IR Thermometer Review

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Find out what’s hot and what’s cold about Milwaukee’s latest compact IR thermometer.

Flashlights & Worklights

Coast FL60 LED Headlamp Review: Day 1

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

We took Coast’s new FL60 wide beam LED headlamp for a quick spin, and so far so good!

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max DCL043 LED Spotlight is Way More Useful than I Thought!

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

I have taken a liking to Dewalt’s 20V Max LED spotlight, model DCL043. I thought it was more of an outdoors spotlight, and not very suited for indoors use, but a recent usage experience proved otherwise.

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