In my relentless quest to get to the top, I have accumulated a lot of ladders over the years. I own one 32’, two 24’, and a 20’ extension ladder, and one 8’ and three …
Written by: Phil
It’s no secret, I like sharp things. Except for when I cut myself with one. Luckily, ever since I sliced my finger with my first Swiss Army knife at age five-ish, I’ve held a healthy …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Klein, Makita, News, Rockler
I don’t know how we keep doing it but we’ve crammed even more new tools into this latest News Nirvana! This month, we’ve got three new tools from Makita: the one inch rotary hammer, the …
Written by: Eric
Last year, we heard about DeWalt’s new Built in the USA program at the STAFDA tool show. It definitely caught our interest. I’m still regularly surprised how little awareness there is around where and how …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s that time again home improvement aficionados – another News Nirvana packed full of the coolest tools and materials this side of the Rio Grande. This biweekly edition features the DeWalt Compact Band Saw, Veto …
Written by: Eric
If you do any kind of trim work at all, you are undoubtedly aware of the kick-ass tool known as the finish nailer. If you’re a finish carpenter, you probably own at least a couple …
Written by: Phil
Once the domain of solely corded tools, reciprocating saws no longer need to be tethered to a wall outlet. Despite this transition, going cordless typically meant some pretty serious compromises in terms of power and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Ever had a hankering for a Neon Pink hammer? Me neither. Now make that fuchsia, on the other hand…nah, I’m not even sure what that color IS. But I’m guessing there are some women out …
Written by: Phil
Cutting beams isn’t a task most of us do with any regularity (unless you happen to be a timber framer or log cabin builder). However, when you find yourself needing to cut a beam, you …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Brands, DeWalt, Milwaukee Tool
Hello tool lovers and welcome to the Valentine’s Day edition of News Nirvana. Throw out those chalk flavored candy hearts, dump that bouquet of half-dead flowers and get rid of the sappy greeting cards because …
Written by: Eric