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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet Chainsaw 2527

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet, a 6″ Cordless Chainsaw

Jul 17, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee compact cordless Hatchet chainsaw.

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

What’s the Difference Between a Heavier Hammer and a Lighter One?

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Unfortunately, hammers are a type of tools where generalizations readily fall apart.

PB Swiss 90-100 Hex Key

New Tools

New PB Swiss Tools 90°-100° Stubby Hex Keys

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

PB Swiss has invented a new hex key tip shape.

Craftsman 2011-2012 Tool Catalog

Editorial

Workshop Cleanup: There’s a Fine Line Between “Saving” Useful Stuff and Accumulation

Jul 15, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

This is going to be a slow week as I correct for several years of bad habits.

Lee Valley Notepad

Editorial

Get Yourself a Good Notepad

Jul 14, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

If you’ve been planning out your projects on paper scraps and envelopes, it might be time to buy a proper notepad.

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools Deals of the Day Home Depot 7-13-20 Page 1

Cordless

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools Deals of the Day (7/13/20)

Jul 13, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a look at today’s Milwaukee tool deals of the day.

Staedtler Norica Pencil

Layout & Measuring

My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica

Jul 10, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

I’ve been doing a lot of project planning this week, and so it seems like a good time to talk about my favorite wood pencil.

Wera Kraftform Precision Screwdriver Set

Precision Tools

Shop Essentials: Wiha Precision Screwdrivers vs. Wera Kraftform

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 71 Comments

Wiha or Wera precision screwdrivers, oh it’s so good to have choices.

Bantam CNC Milling Machine

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine.

Dewalt ToughSystem 2 Tool Boxes 2020 Launch

New Tools

Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 Toolboxes are Nearly Here – Preorder Now

Jul 8, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt’s ToughSystem 2.0 tool box system is nearing closer to launch.

Flower 8 Lobe

Digital Fabrication

You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine

Jul 7, 2020 Stuart 43 Comments

I have an idea for a new project-based tool review and intro series.

Harbor Freight Jack Stands Recall 2020

Mechanics' Tools

Harbor Freight has Extended Their Recall of Pittsburgh Jack Stands

Jul 7, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Harbor Freight has added one more 3 ton jack stand to their recent recall.

Milwaukee I-Beam Level Plumb Applications

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee USA-Made Magnetic I-Beam Levels

Jul 6, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a trio of new magnetic I-beam levels.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 3 XL CNC - Z Y X axis basics

CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics.

Torx Head

Bit Holders & Drivers

I Couldn’t Find My Torx Screwdrivers When I Needed Them

Jul 2, 2020 Stuart 57 Comments

Whoops, couldn’t find a T25 screwdriver when I needed one.

Lee Valley Website July 2020

News

Reader Question: Is Everything Okay at Lee Valley?

Jul 2, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Like other retailers, I’m sure that Lee Valley is just swamped right now.

Editorial

How I Feel About Sponsorships in a Nutshell (2020 Update)

Jul 2, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Let’s talk about sponsorships.

Thundercats Logo CNC Router Project

CNC Machines

My First CNC Router Project with a Shapeoko 3

Jul 1, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

After a few snags and much delay (on my part), here’s the first part I cut out with my CNC router.

Kobalt 24V Max XTR Cordless Circular Saw Hero

Cordless

5 Ways Kobalt XTR Cordless Power Tools Won Me Over

Jun 30, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

The more I’ve been using the new Kobalt 24V Max XTR cordless power tools, the more I really like them.

Narex Marking Knife

Hand Tools

Why You Should Buy a Marking Knife

Jun 30, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

If you haven’t used a marking knife before, there’s no time like the present!

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