Tool Reviews – Page 4

Hand Tools

The One Milwaukee Tool for Every Tool Box

Jun 21, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

These continue to be one of my favorite and most-used Milwaukee tools.

New Tools

New Harbor Freight Pittsburgh 2-Ton Shop Crane – Review

Jun 15, 2023 Stuart 26 Comments

I’ve been testing Harbor Freight’s new 2-ton shop crane.

Hammers & Mallets

Vaughan Makes a Great Ball Peen Hammer

May 9, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

In my opinion, this hammer should be in every tool kit.

Hammers & Mallets

Milwaukee Dead Blow Hammers are Worth a Look – Review

May 8, 2023 Stuart 27 Comments

I’ve been pleased with Milwaukee’s dead blow hammers so far.

Tool Reviews

Briefly Review Your Favorite Tool?

May 3, 2023 Stuart 157 Comments

Consider briefly reviewing one of your favorite tools!

Cordless

Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station Review

Apr 25, 2023 Stuart 39 Comments

I’ve been testing the Bluetti EB3 battery power station.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Revisiting the SOG Powerlock Multi-Tool

Apr 25, 2023 Stuart 11 Comments

Let’s talk about one of SOG’s most popular multi-tools.

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Skil’s 40V Cordless Blower Review – Light Weight, Good Power, Low Price

Apr 18, 2023 Stuart 18 Comments

Skil’s 40V cordless blower is light and nicely spec’ed.

Storage & Organization

Home Depot’s Husky Pro Duty Tool Box – Early Review

Apr 15, 2023 Stuart 47 Comments

I’ve been testing Husky’s Pro Duty mobile workbench.

Tool Reviews

Festool Makes a Superb Drilling Dust Collection Accessory

Apr 3, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

I highly recommend Festool’s drilling vacuum accessory.

Electrical Tools

Engineer Mini Long Pliers – Affordable, Comfortable, ESD-Safe

Mar 24, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

These are great mini pliers if you’re in the market for one.

Saws

SawStop CTS Compact Table Saw Review

Mar 8, 2023 Stuart 59 Comments

We have been testing the SawStop Compact Table Saw (CTS).

Storage & Organization

I went to Harbor Freight and Bought US General Tool Cabinets

Mar 6, 2023 Stuart 74 Comments

I embarked on an adventure to my local Harbor Freight stores.

Storage & Organization

Husky Heavy Duty Tool Cabinet Long-Term Review

Feb 27, 2023 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a long-term review of Husky’s heavy duty 62″ mobile workbench.

Tool Reviews

Harbor Freight US General Service Cart – 2 Year Review

Feb 23, 2023 Stuart 28 Comments

I have been using this Harbor Freight cart for 2 years now.

Accessories

The Smoothest Casters for Custom Projects

Feb 23, 2023 Stuart 28 Comments

These are among the best casters I’ve ever used on new projects.

Cordless

Best-Ever Makita XGT Cordless Power Tool Deals Started Today

Feb 1, 2023 Stuart 33 Comments

Makita kicked off new deals on select XGT 40V Max cordless power tools.

Flashlights & Worklights

Best Emergency Flashlight – Streamlight Dualie 3AA LED

Jan 17, 2023 Stuart 61 Comments

I settled on the Streamlight Dualie as my new go-to emergency flashlight.

Made in USA

ArtBin Makes a Great Mini Tool Box

Jan 13, 2023 Stuart 50 Comments

Don’t let the colorful label fool you, this is a serious tool box.

Storage & Organization

Kick the Clutter with these Husky Storage Products

Nov 30, 2022 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some great Husky products to help tame your mess.

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