painting tools

New Dewalt 9-in-1 Painter’s Tool

Dec 5, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

There is a new Dewalt painter’s tool coming out. Read More

New Tools

Guess the Price of this Limited Edition Festool 5-in-1 Painter’s Multi-Tool

Nov 6, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

I was SHOCKED to see how much this “limited edition” Festool 5-in-1 painter’s multi-tool costs. Read More

DealGuyd, Hand Tools, New Tools

How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY Projects

CoverGrip Drop Cloths Stay Where You Put Them

Dec 13, 2017 Benjamen 10 Comments

Tired of drop cloths slipping around on wood floors, I gave a CoverGrip gripped-bottom drop cloth a try. Read More

Safety, Tool Reviews

King’s Harness Painter’s Tool Belt and Suspenders

Aug 9, 2017 David Frane 13 Comments

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

New Tools, Storage & Organization

Wooster Shortcut Brush

Sep 7, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

The Wooster Shortcut is a small but wide brush that is said to be suitable for all paints, and it’s shown being used as a general purpose brush. Read More

Made in USA

Clauss Painter’s Tools, from 5-in-1 to 14-in-1

May 3, 2016 Benjamen 24 Comments

Let’s look at all the functions of a Clauss’ 14-in-1 painter’s tool. Could there really be 14 features crammed into this thing? Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Hand Tools, Sanding Finishing

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TonyT on Cordless Power Tool Trends: Bluetooth Connectivity vs. Built-in Features: “That's an issue with how the brushless speed control is implemented (feedback, controller and trigger), not inherent to the technology.”
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