Looking for some drilling tips? Check out this video by Jimmy DiResta. Got your own tips? Please share them here in a comment! Read More
Interest in Craftsman vs. Harbor Freight and 5 Years of Change
We revisited a Google Trend comparison between Craftsman and Harbor Freight. 5-1/2 years makes a huge difference! Read More
5 Resources for Pre-Beginner Woodworkers
Listed are 5 resources that can help complete newcomer become a beginner woodworker. Read More
Sears & Craftsman Holiday Tool Catalog 2011
The new Sears 2011 Holiday Tool Catalog is out! If you didn’t receive one by mail, we’ll show you how to access the digital version directly. Read More
How to Make a Hand-Cut Mortise and Tenon Joint
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. Read More
DraftSight, New Free CAD Software
DraftSight is a new FREE 2D CAD program for professional CAD users, students, educators, and hobbyists. Read More
Breaking News: Power Tool OEMs Agree to Cut the Cord for Good!
Power tool cords are out, cordless is in; this is a story that you absolutely cannot miss! Read More
ToolGuyd Featured on Charles & Hudson “Winning Workshop” Series
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! Read More
The Ultimate Tool Blog List, Early 2011 Edition
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! Read More
Check Out Tools in Action, Another Great Tool Blog
Looking for a new tool blog to add to your reading list? Here’s a great one that we recently found out about! Read More
How to Sign up for Sears and Craftsman Tool Catalog Mailings
If you already receive Sears tool catalogs in the mail, you can skip this. If not, and you want to, you can sign up here. Read More
Dremel Launches New Mobile Website for on-the-go Shopping Help
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! Read More
Interviewed by Toolstop – Check Out Their Podcast!
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 […]
Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One
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 […]
Top Tool Gifts for Dads
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 […]