Tool Reviews – Page 40

Bit Holders & Drivers

Wiha MagicRing Ball Hex Key Set Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

These Wiha MagicRing ball hex L-keys offer excellent fastener retention and are great to use.

Storage & Organization

So I Bought a Craftsman Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Storage Cabinet…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s our first impression of Craftsman’s new heavy duty ball bearing storage cabinet.

Machinist Tools

New Tool Buy: Palmgren 1-Ton Arbor Press

Jul 11, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

New tool buy: a Palmgren 1-ton arbor press. Here’s why, and what’s wrong with it.

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

Hand Tools

Bondhus Mini Ball End Hex Key Set Review

Jun 13, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

This Bondhus mini ball end hex key is great for small adjustments, plus it’s FREE.

Flashlights & Worklights

Maglite XL200 LED Flashlight First Impressions Review

May 3, 2013 Stuart Discuss

My first impression of the Maglite XL200 LED flashlight is positive, but with some hesitation.

Hammers & Mallets

Review: Craftsman Punch and Chisel Holder

Apr 23, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

We reviewed Craftsman’s chisel and punch holder, a great accessory if you use cold chisels or punches a lot.

Flashlights & Worklights

DieHard 6AA Extreme LED Flashlight Review

Apr 22, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

We reviewed DieHard’s “extreme” 6AA LED flashlight.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Impact Driver Review

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s our review of the Milwaukee M12 Fuel impact driver, which we found to be exceptionally well-designed.

Clamps

WoodRiver Drill Press Hold Down Clamp Review

Mar 22, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a decent drill press clamp that’s priced under $20.

Storage & Organization

Seville Classics Wire Shelving Review

Mar 18, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

This Seville Classics free standing wire shelving system is the best I’ve used in recent years.

Storage & Organization

Gladiator Adjustable-Height Workbench Review

Mar 8, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Gladiator’s adjustable-height workbench is extremely well built, rigid, sturdy, and on top of its great quality it looks quite good.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Six Pack Battery Charger Review

Mar 5, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee’s six pack M18 battery charger allows you to “set and forget” multiple batteries.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Felo Smart T-Handle Pivoting Screwdriver Review

Mar 4, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Felo’s Smart T-handle driver flips between

Cordless

Makita Jobsite Radio Review (LXRM03B)

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita’s latest jobsite radio sounds great and is built similarly to their older model, but with a built-in iPhone and iPod dock.

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