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Dewalt Brushless Drill Driver DCD790

Drills & Drivers

You Should Watch These Jimmy DiResta Drill & Drilling Tips, and Share Your Own!

Jul 8, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

Looking for some drilling tips? Check out this video by Jimmy DiResta. Got your own tips? Please share them here in a comment!

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Interest in Craftsman vs. Harbor Freight and 5 Years of Change

Mar 24, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

We revisited a Google Trend comparison between Craftsman and Harbor Freight. 5-1/2 years makes a huge difference!

In the Workshop Mortise and Tenon Tutorial

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How to Make a Hand-Cut Mortise and Tenon Joint

Jul 1, 2011 Stuart Discuss

While looking for a bit more information about mortise & tenon joinery, I came across an excellent tutorial over at In the Workshop. It is DEFINITELY worth reading through and bookmarking for future reference.

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DraftSight, New Free CAD Software

Apr 27, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

DraftSight is a new FREE 2D CAD program for professional CAD users, students, educators, and hobbyists.

Unusual or Whacky

Breaking News: Power Tool OEMs Agree to Cut the Cord for Good!

Apr 1, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Power tool cords are out, cordless is in; this is a story that you absolutely cannot miss!

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ToolGuyd Featured on Charles & Hudson “Winning Workshop” Series

Apr 1, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Curious as to what my main work area looks like? What inspired and helped me become a tool-aholic and DIYer? What my favorite tools are? These questions are answered in Charles & Hudson’s first Winning Workshop profile!

Websites & Resources

The Ultimate Tool Blog List, Early 2011 Edition

Mar 25, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Tools in Action has put together a nice list of tool blogs for you to check out that closely mirrors my own daily reading list. It’s definitely worth taking a look at!

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Check Out Tools in Action, Another Great Tool Blog

Mar 11, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a new tool blog to add to your reading list? Here’s a great one that we recently found out about!

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Dremel Launches New Mobile Website for on-the-go Shopping Help

Feb 1, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Dremel released a new mobile version of their website and it’s actually pretty neat. They are attempting meet the changing needs of consumers and for the most part, I think they got it right!

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Interviewed by Toolstop – Check Out Their Podcast!

Dec 3, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Toolstop is a well established UK-based online tool retailer, and they’ve got a really nice blog with very frequent podcasts, tool tips, and product demo videos. They recently interviewed me for one of their podcasts, and it was quite an enjoyable experience. The audio quality of the podcast is superb, except for when I was […]

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. If you’re at all curious about hammer drills, check it out! Who Needs a Hammer […]

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Top Tool Gifts for Dads

Nov 5, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Check out Top 11 Tool Gifts for Dads, my recent article over at PopMech. It was a tough one to write, mostly because I know what my own father wants, needs and likes, and the list encompasses dozens of tools. So I focused mostly on newer offerings, and tools that many Dads may want but not […]

The Vanilla Ice Project on the DIY Network

DIY & Home

Vanilla Ice’s Renovation Show

Oct 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Vanilla Ice has got his own show on the DIY Network. The show covers the room-to-room renovation of a 7,000-square-foot Palm Beach mansion. Did you know that Vanilla Ice has been working as a general contractor for 15 years? Neither did I. Check out The Vanilla Ice Project over at the DIY Network on Thusdays […]

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Check Out This New Blog – Ben’s Workshop

Oct 13, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Ben Johnson, a writer over at toolmonger, has launched his own projects-oriented blog over at http://workshop.electronsmith.com. Ben’s Workshop will focus on some of the projects he works on in his home shop, with details on how to tackle them yourself. Here is a project log about how he attached digital calipers to a drill press for greater accuracy and […]

Amazon Free Expert Home Improvement Advice

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Amazon’s Free Expert Tool Advice – Let’s Test it Out!

Oct 1, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

While browsing Amazon’s power & hand tool section, I spotted the above “free expert advice” info on the left-hand side of the webpage. I plan to call them up with a few technical questions to gauge how helpful they might actually be. If anyone else wants to give it a try, please let us know about […]

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