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Using a Woodworking Circular Saw to Cut Metal?

Apr 7, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Why not use a woodworking circular saw in place of a metal-cutting circular saw to cut metal?

New Woodpeckers Stainless Steel and Aluminum Squares (One Time Tool)

Apr 7, 2017 Benjamen 36 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new “One Time Tool” square that features an aluminum handle and stainless steel blade that can be user-recalibrated.

Cordless

Dewalt Updated their 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw

Apr 6, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

A reader discovered that Dewalt has improved the performance of their 20V Max circular saw’s performance.

Editorial

Milwaukee USA Factory Tour: How a Typical Sawzall Blade is Made

Apr 5, 2017 Benjamen 30 Comments

Have you ever wondered how a standard (non-carbide-tipped) Sawzall blade is made? Here is an inside look.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 5-Tool Cordless Combo Kit (4/4/2017)

Apr 4, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Today only, get this Milwaukee M18 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit for $299.

Cordless

Ryobi 18V or Corded Hybrid LED Cable Light (Hands-On)

Apr 3, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Ryobi came out with a unique hybrid-powered LED Cable Light worklight with 3 lamp heads.

Made in USA

Deal of the Day: Pelican Coolers (4/3/2017)

Apr 3, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Select USA-made Pelican coolers are on sale, today only.

Cordless

Reader Questions: 12V vs. 18V/20V Max Cordless Power Tools

Mar 31, 2017 Stuart 71 Comments

A reader plans to open a little farm and wants some advice before he buys some cordless power tools.

Grinders & Sanders

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Polisher Kit (3/30/17)

Mar 30, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a good-looking deal on a Dewalt polisher kit.

Knives

Milwaukee Slide-Out Utility Knife (Quick Review)

Mar 29, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

I love Milwaukee’s slide-out utility knife!

New Tools

New Ryobi Biscuit Joiner

Mar 29, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Ryobi came out with a new AC-powered biscuit joiner.

Cordless

Ryobi 18V 9.0Ah Battery on the Way?

Mar 28, 2017 Stuart 34 Comments

It looks like a new high capacity Ryobi 18V One+ battery pack is on the way.

Storage & Organization

Deal of the Day: Garage Storage Products (3/28/17)

Mar 28, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

Today’s deal of the day features a slew of garage organizational products.

New Tools

Wolverine Jetstream Work Shoes – First Weekend Review

Mar 27, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

Despite one sore spot, my first impression of Wolverine’s Jetstream boots has been exceptionally positive.

Saws

Setting up a SawStop Jobsite Saw, Here’s How it Went

Mar 27, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

I spent a few minutes setting up a SawStop jobsite table saw yesterday. Here’s how it went.

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