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Buyer’s Remorse: Which Tools Do You Regret Purchasing?

May 13, 2016 Stuart 113 Comments

Do you own any tools that sit around collecting dust so often that you have buyer’s remorse?

New Estwing Aluminum Hammer (Al-Pro) Has a Hidden Feature

May 13, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

Estwing has come out with an advanced new hammer that looks like it might be better than anything else currently on the market!

Accessories

Rockler Dust Right Hook Helps Keep your Cords and Hoses in Check

May 13, 2016 Benjamen 6 Comments

Rockler’s new Dust Right cord and hose hangers are a little pricey, but look to be highly efficient for a workshop’s power and dust collection routing needs.

Editorial

How Would You Raise a Heavy Tool Cabinet From its Side?

May 12, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

How would you raise a large and heavy tool cabinet from its back to its wheeled base?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ingersoll Rand Compact Air Impact Wrenches

May 12, 2016 Stuart 8 Comments

Ingersoll Rand has come out with 2 new super compact air impact wrenches.

Knives

New LED-Lit X-Acto X-Light Hobby Knife

May 12, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

The new X-Acto X-Light is an LED-lit hobby knife.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

New Gorilla Glue Construction Adhesive

May 12, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

Everyone’s favorite primate mascotted glue and tape company just came out with a new construction adhesive formula.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Compact Brushless 1/2″ Impact Wrench

May 11, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new 18V compact and lightweight brushless 1/2″ impact wrench that delivers a respectable level of power.

Grinders & Sanders

Best Corded Angle Grinder?

May 11, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

Which would you say is the best corded angle grinder?

Storage & Organization

Tips for Assembling a Wire Shelving Rack

May 11, 2016 Stuart 55 Comments

Here are a few tips I hope you find helpful the next time you have to assemble a wire shelving rack. Do you have your own tips?

Editorial

Homework: Tell us About Something You Love Using During the Day

May 10, 2016 Stuart 47 Comments

Tell us about something awesome and so convenient that it became a seamless part of your work.

Made in USA

Rogue Supply Workbenches Look Incredibly Heavy Duty

May 10, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Whoa, these are some seriously heavy-duty-looking workbenches by Rogue Supply!

Cordless

Dewalt Compact Cordless HEPA Vac Review (DCV517)

May 10, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

We put Dewalt’s new compact 20v Max HEPA vacuum to use, and it’s become a frequent clean-as-you-go companion.

Made in USA

Rubbermaid Brute Garbage Bins

May 9, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

The Rubbermaid Brute garbage bin is fantastic!

Layout & Measuring

15% Off Stanley USA-Made Tools, Plus a Complaint

May 9, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Save 15% on select made-in-USA Stanley hand tools! It took a broken or defective Stanley tape for me to find this deal.

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