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Cordless

Inside the Milwaukee M-Spector Pivot View Head

Aug 14, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

I broke the Pivoting head on my Milwaukee M-Spector Inspection camera, so I took it apart to fix it

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Bosch 18V Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (8/14/2017)

Aug 14, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

This Bosch 18V drill and impact driver combo kit is on sale today only.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Pelican 3310 Glow in the Dark LED Flashlight

Aug 14, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

My new Pelican LED flashlight features a very powerful glow in the dark housing.

New Tools

Makita ImpactX Screwdriver Bit Holders

Aug 11, 2017 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita’s new ImpactX line of impact-rated screwdriver bits and accessories includes 2 distinct types of bit holders.

News

Shocking SawStop News: A $400 Saw, and CPSC Views on Regulation-Necessitated Licensing

Aug 11, 2017 Stuart 72 Comments

Here’s some news about SawStop and a recent hearing about regulations that would require brands to come out with SawStop-like tech.

Editorial

Favorite Screwdriver and Impact Driver Bits? Ours: Milwaukee Shockwave

Aug 10, 2017 Stuart 71 Comments

Milwaukee Shockwave seems to have become my defacto favorite brand of screwdriver and impact-rated bits. What’s your favorite?

New Tools

King’s Harness Painter’s Tool Belt and Suspenders

Aug 9, 2017 David Frane 15 Comments

The King’s Harness is a tool belt and suspenders system made specially for painters.

Electrical Tools

New Southwire 8″ High Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Aug 8, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

Southwire came out with new 8″ high leverage diagonal cutters.f

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drain Snake

Aug 8, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has a new 20V Max brushless clog-busting drain snake coming to market.

Hand Tools

Snap Back Self-Releasing Chalk Line Tip

Aug 7, 2017 David Frane 11 Comments

“Snap Back” is a self-releasing chalk line tip upgrade for your reel.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Bostitch 20V Max Brushless Cordless Nailers

Aug 7, 2017 Stuart 32 Comments

Bostitch has come out with a new line of cordless brushless nailers.

Layout & Measuring

What Happens if You Leave a RevMark Marker Uncapped for 4 Days?

Aug 7, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

We put RevMark’s “our markers won’t dry out if uncapped for 3 days” claim to the test.

Safety

IsoTunes Pro Bluetooth Hearing Protection Earbuds Review

Aug 4, 2017 Benjamen 19 Comments

IsoTunes’ Pro earbuds allow you to listen to your tunes while you work, providing Bluetooth connectivity, a 27 dB NRR, and 10 hrs of playback.

Accessories

Finish Line Caulk System – an Easy to Fill and Use Precision Applicator

Aug 3, 2017 David Frane 24 Comments

The Finish Line Caulk System looks to make precision caulk applications a cinch.

Cordless

Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Rotary Hammer

Aug 3, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

Makita’s coming out with a new 18V brushless sub-compact rotary hammer.

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