Typically, over the summer months, it’s not very appealing to have to prep and cook meals. It’s usually hot out…and the thought of working over a hot stove just doesn’t make very much sense. However, that changes in the autumn, as the weather starts to cool. Visions of stews, soups, braises, and sautés begin to take prominence in our minds. Considering all of the knife work that comes with prepping these kinds of meals, a sharp edge is mandatory. A sharp edge, perhaps, that can only be achieved through the use of a top-quality wet sharpener like the new 10” model from Jet. We’ll explore that a bit in this installment of Tool News Nirvana, plus we’ll hear about new offerings from Festool, Klein, Milwaukee, and Empire. Let’s get right down to it! Read More
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Empire Extendable Levels Review – Go The Distance Flat Out
I gotta level with you: I have a LOT of levels. They run the gamut from cool old wooden levels (some of which aren’t as straight or accurate as they used to be) to sporty high-tech illuminated levels. Sizes range from little pocket torpedo levels to the big 78-inchers. While having the right level for just about every situation is great, having to lug three or four of them to a job site is somewhat LESS great. My inner lazy efficient self just got a great new option, in the form of the new eXT line of Empire Extendable Levels. Find a level-ish spot to get comfy, and join us for an extended look. Read More