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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.

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.

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?

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.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 3.0Ah and 6.0Ah Battery Packs

Jul 28, 2016 Stuart 52 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M12 3.0Ah and XC 6.0Ah battery packs will soon be hitting the market.

Announcements & Updates

Our First Newsletter in a Long Time – Did You Get it? Future Content Requests?

Jul 28, 2016 Stuart 6 Comments

Our first newsletter in a while has been sent out!

Electrical Tools

Knipex Upgrades Their Diagonal Cutters with a New Pivot and Longer Cutting Edges

Jul 28, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Knipex has upgraded their diagonal cutters to feature a new pivot design, and they also lengthened the cutting edges.

New Tools

New Wera Hex and Torx Bit Socket Sets

Jul 27, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Wera’s new hex bit sockets are color-coded and have a screw-retention mechanism. There are also new color-coded Torx sockets.

Tool Reviews

Ventrac 4500Z – “The Swiss Army Knife of Tractors”

Jul 27, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

The Ventrac 4500Z, a compact all wheel drive articulating compact tractor, has been praised as the “Swiss Army Knife of tractors.”

New Tools

New Craftsman Pro Series Tool Storage with Smartphone-Connected Locks

Jul 26, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new heavy duty “connected” Pro Series tool storage products that unlock in your proximity.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Pivoting Head LED Worklight! (DCL044)

Jul 25, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

It’s about time! Dewalt has come out with a 20V Max version of their pivoting head LED worklight!

Cordless

Dewalt FlexVolt vs. Milwaukee M18 High Demand, Which is Better?

Jul 25, 2016 Stuart 91 Comments

Dewalt FlexVolt vs. Milwaukee M18 High Demand? Find out which one we think is better.

New Tools

Fluke Condition Monitoring Sensors

Jul 22, 2016 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has launched new test & measurement sensors aimed at industrial maintenance and troubleshooting applications.

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