Accessories, Rockler, Safety, Woodworking
I have a confession to make. Once upon a time, I lost the one stupid adapter that would connect my Makita compound sliding miter saw to my shop vac hose. For years it was attached …
Written by: Rich
The Die Grinder. So simple, so elegant, so effective! When you are doing metalwork, there is just nothing else that is as versatile when it comes to getting into those difficult, tight areas. A long-time …
Written by: Rich
If you install a lot of trim or flooring, you’re probably resigned to the process of hauling a miter saw along wherever you go. Even if you only have a few cuts to make, they …
Written by: Phil
Gear, Rockler, Tools, Woodworking
Spring clamps. I have a love/hate relationship with them. For years and years, I only bought the old school metal spring clamps for a few specific uses around the shop. Inevitably, the little rubber boots …
Written by: Rich
Leaf blowers. Those screaming-loud, smoke-belching destroyers of weekend morning quiet. Of all tools in the entire world, these things are my least favorite. I just don’t get the attraction. Why do you need a leaf …
Written by: Rich
Back when I was a young whippersnapper, I frequently got enlisted to help my dad repair one or the other of our family cars. He had an old set of Craftsman tools and a lot …
Written by: Phil
When I peeled back the carefully folded Christmas wrapping and unleashed the Craftsman Dog Bone 8 in 1 wrench I instantly thought… bow-wow, that’s pretty drool. I mean, wow, that’s pretty cool. Little did I …
Written by: Brett
As I have admitted previously, my woodworking skills fall somewhere between nonexistent and marginal. I really enjoy working with wood, though (even if the feeling isn’t mutual), and someday I WILL make something every bit …
Written by: Phil
Recently, I’ve had Bosch on the brain. Last week, while suffering through some sleepless nights due to a painful inner-ear infection, I sat up binge-watching a new detective series called “Bosch.” Flipping channels, the title …
Written by: Rich
Last month, I tried out two of the new line of Kobalt 80 volt MAX cordless lawn tools, the mower and string trimmer. I gave them a serious workout – to coin an old (and …
Written by: Rich