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Black & Decker Gyro Side

Editorial

Our Top 10 Favorite New Tools and Accessories of 2012

Dec 31, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Here are our 10 favorite new tools and accessories of 2012. What would you add to the list?

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2012 Holiday Tool Gift Guide Roundup

Nov 26, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Looking for ideas about what tools to give or ask for this holiday season? Here’s a roundup of the best tool gift guides out there.

Engineer Inc Screw Pliers

DIY & Home

2012 Holiday Tool Gift Guide: Makers & Hobbyists

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Check out this holiday tool gift guide that features 20 favorites for makers, hackers, modders, tinkerers, robotics and electronics hobbyists, and DIYers.

Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlight Crenelated Bezel

Flashlights & Worklights

Have You Got a Favorite LED Flashlight?

Aug 23, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Do you have a favorite LED flashlight? We’ll show you ours if you tell us about yours!

Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction Cover

Books, Magazines, & Videos

3 Fun-Filled DIY Project Books (and 1 Magazine)

Jan 17, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

With cold and snowy weekends on the way for many of us, here are a couple of books that offer fun projects and playful afternoons.

Essential Tools for DIY and Homeowners Hammers and Mallets

Bit Holders & Drivers

12+ Essential Tools for DIYers and Homeowners

Jan 10, 2012 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s my take on what every beginner DIYer and homeowner needs in their tool kit. If you’re years past being a beginner, please share your own recommendations and feedback!

Festool TS55 EQ Plunge Saw

Editorial

My Top 5 Favorite Woodworking Tools of 2011

Jan 6, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a quick look at my top 5 favorite woodworking tools (and accessories) of 2011.

Channellock-Code-Blue-Wide-Adjustable-Wrench

Editorial

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!

Fenix E01 LED Flashlight

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Best LED Flashlights for Under $20

Oct 12, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

Everyone should have quick access to a flashlight, no matter where they are. Here is our guide to the 5 best LED flashlights for under $20.

Craftsman Ball Bearing Chest 6-Drawers

Storage & Organization

The Best Ball Bearing Tool Storage Solution to Start Out With – Craftsman 6-Drawer Chest

Jul 12, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

As I prepare to say goodbye to my favorite Craftsman ball bearing tool chest, I reminisce about why I chose it in the first place.

Nebo CSI Redline High Powered Flashlight

Flashlights

Nebo Redline Flashlight Giveaway!

May 13, 2011 Stuart 74 Comments

We’re giving away 3 Nebo Redline flashlights! Check out the giveaway details for info about how to enter!

Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil

DIY & Home

Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is Excellent for Shop Use

Feb 15, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

In the search for a good quality mechanical pencil for technical drawing and more precise layout work and shop use, I have come across the incredibly comfortable and workshop-friendly Pentel GraphGear 1000.

Timbuk2-Special-Edition-Racing-Stripe-Messenger-Bag

Storage & Organization

Daily Deal – Save 50% on USA-Made Timbuk2 Messenger Bag

Dec 15, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

This spacious [and pretty awesome] special edition Timbuk2 classic messenger bag is made in the USA, and has dropped in price on Amazon to $50, with free shipping. This type of bag typically goes for $100-120, with imported versions being ~$90.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gift Guide: Streamlight Stylus Pro Compact Flashlight

Dec 3, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

This Streamlight Stylus Pro is by far my most well-used LED flashlight. I carry one around with me nearly every day, and after 30 months of use, it’s still going strong! The Stylus Pro is also one of my favorite items to gift to people. Most of my friends and family members don’t carry flashlight around with them, […]

Hitachi DS18DSAL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver

Cordless

Father’s Day Ultimate Power Tool Gift Guide

Jun 11, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

So far, we’ve discussed quite a few tools as part of our Father’s Day Gift Guide. There are still 10 days left to shop for the perfect gift for your father, father-in law, husband, uncle, son, nephew, or other dads in your life. To help you out, here are some of the power tools we’d […]

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