Tool Reviews – Page 36

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 1: Overview

Mar 14, 2014 Stuart 35 Comments

We will soon begin an independent testing project that compares Bosch oscillating multi-tool blades against competing blades. Here we discuss an early overview.

Safety

Review: LoveGreen Power Control Panel (120V, 10A)

Mar 14, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s a quick first-impression evaluation of the LoveGreen LRM-115 120V 10A power control box, which has an emergency stop switch, on/off switch, and power outage restart-prevention protection.

Accessories

SparkFun’s Bendable Third Hand Kit

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system.

Accessories

Bench Dog Push Block Review

Mar 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Bench Dog’s Push Bloc push block, an excellent safety accessory for use with powered woodworking tools.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Fisher Bullet Space Pen is Perfect for EDC

Feb 25, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

The Fisher Bullet Space Pen is a compact, easily pocketable, and reliable pen for everyday carry.

Hand Tools

Review: O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

Feb 20, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

I have been using O’Keeffe’s Working Hands hand cream to help repair my rough dry hands, and it actually works pretty well!

Hand Tools

Review: Craftsman Round Point Digging Shovels

Feb 19, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We tested Craftsman’s USA-made fiberglass-handled shovels.

Drills & Drivers

Recommended: Irwin Speedbor Max Drill Bits

Feb 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Looking to upgrade your woodboring bits? We have had great experiences with Irwin’s Speedbor Max self-feeding 3-spur spade bits.

Layout & Measuring

Studpop – an Easy to Use and Inexpensive Magnetic Stud Finder

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Studpop is an inexpensive made-in-USA magnetic stud finder that works exactly as advertised.

Editorial

Agilent 34461A Benchtop Multimeter Mini Review

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are a few words about our recent purchase of an Agilent 34461A digital benchtop multimeter.

Editorial

Mechanix Impact Pro Work Gloves Review

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

I just tested my new pair of Mechanix Impact Pro work gloves, and I’m not at all happy with them.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We asked the guys at Tools in Action for a quick review of Milwaukee’s new M18 jobsite radio charger.

Cordless

Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Distance Measuring Tool Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

We reviewed the new Bosch Bluetooth-equipped GLM 100 C laser distance measuring tool.

Cordless

Skil 360 Quick Select Cordless Screwdriver Review

Jan 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are some final thoughts on Skil’s 360 Quick Select cordless screwdriver

Flashlights & Worklights

Review: Cree “60W” Daylight LED Light Bulb

Jan 13, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

We LOVE the new Cree daylight LED light bulbs!

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