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Tronex Super-Premium USA-Made Precision Pliers Review

Aug 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I have grown very fond of Tronex’s USA-made flat nose precision pliers. Yes, they’re pricey, but you get finely finished perfection for your money.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Hands On: Black & Decker 20V Max Cordless Hot Glue Gun Review

Aug 15, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Black & Decker cordless hot glue gun stands up on its own, heats up fast, and lasts about 2 hours on a charge. I’ve been using it more than I ever thought I would. At the $36 for the bare tool, there’s no reason not to pick it up.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Recommend a Hot Glue Gun?

Aug 12, 2016 Stuart 50 Comments

Can you recommend a hot glue gun? What about glue sticks? What do you use a glue gun for?

Cordless

New Makita 12V CXT USB Power Source

Aug 12, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

This new Makita 12V Max CXT USB power source is probably a must-buy for users of this cordless system.

Cordless

Makita 12V CXT Oscillating Multi-Tool

Aug 11, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita has added one more new tool to their 12V CXT lineup – a compact oscillating multi-tool.

Editorial

A Great Automation Direct Shopping Experience!

Aug 11, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

I tried Automation Direct after readers recommended them, and have a very positive shopping experience!

Cordless

Bosch 12V Max Brushless Impacts are Coming Soon (Available for Preorder)

Aug 10, 2016 Stuart 45 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max PS42 brushless impact driver and PS82 brushless 3/8″ impact wrench are nearly here! Here’s a look at their features and specs.

Tool Reviews

Fiskars Telescoping Pruner Review: It Broke on the Second Use

Aug 10, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

A Fiskars extending pole pruner broke the second time I tried to use it!

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Right Angle Grease Gun Adapter

Aug 10, 2016 Benjamen 8 Comments

This right angle grease coupler from Thexton fits your standard grease gun to get at those hard to reach zerk fittings.

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drill or Rotary Hammer? Which Do You Use?

Aug 9, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Hammer drill or rotary hammer – what do you use for your masonry drilling?

Cordless

Bosch Compact 18V Worklight Coming to USA

Aug 9, 2016 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch’s new 18V LED worklight has a focusable and pivoting lamp head.

Awesome & Cool

Adafruit’s ADABOX: a New Subscription Service for DIY Electronics Stuff

Aug 9, 2016 Benjamen 7 Comments

Adafruit, one of our favorite electronics supply shops, is starting AdaBox, a subscription service for electronic project components.

Accessories

New Kreg Screw Storage System

Aug 8, 2016 Benjamen 16 Comments

Kreg has come out with new small and large screw boxes, each with their own lid, and a Screw Organizer that the boxes can drop right into.

L-Boxx Mini Red

Storage & Organization

L-Boxx Mini Tool and Parts Box: First Thoughts

Aug 8, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about my new L-Boxx Mini tool and parts boxes!

Accessories

Dixon Reach Long Nose Markers

Aug 5, 2016 Benjamen 23 Comments

Dixon Reach markers are long-reach markers that can fit in holes or closely follow patterns, and they’re surprisingly inexpensive.

Wago 221-Series Lever Wire Connectors

Electrical Tools

Wago 221 Lever Nut Wiring Connectors are Now available

Aug 5, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

In case you missed it, Wago’s 221 connectors are now easily available here in the USA.

Spax Screws at Home Depot Closeup

DIY & Home

How Do You Plan for a Project?

Aug 4, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

I find that I’m not much of an improviser – I plan out a project and then buy what I need, usually more. What’s your approach like?

Sortimo T-Boxx

Storage & Organization

Wish Me Luck, I Just Ordered Some Sortimo T-Boxxes from the UK

Aug 3, 2016 Stuart 72 Comments

My Sortimo T-Boxxes are on the way! I figured I’d take one for the team and see if ordering something like this from Europe is a good idea or not.

Electrical Tools

DIN-Mounted Terminal Blocks

Aug 2, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

I’ve discovered DIN-mounted terminal blocks, which are used in industry for managing large wire connection projects.

Safety

Oops, Foot Tendon Injury

Jul 29, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

I lifted with my legs… and hurt the tendons in my foot.

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