James Bond movies always had fun villains. Rember Oddjob? He was that tough-as-steel henchman that used a bowler hat lined with razor blades as a lethal weapon. What does Oddjob have to do with the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Building Materials, Tools
No, this is not an article decrying the ubiquity of concrete in our urban and suburban world. On the contrary, it’s actually our coverage of the 2014 World of Concrete trade show. Like many proper …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Brands, Milwaukee Tool, Rockler, Rockwell
Hello tool lovers and welcome to another fine edition of News Nirvana, where we showcase the newest tools and materials plus giveaway free stuff any home improvement hero is sure to love. In this edition, …
Written by: Eric
Accessories, Festool, Tools, Videos
The Festool Carvex finally made its way across the pond, and we’re long overdue for a review. I don’t think there’s ever been more hype / expectation for a jigsaw, and it’s inevitable that the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
When I bought my first oscillating multi-tool, the Bosch MX25, a few years back, it was one of those “Eureka!” moments. (This should give you some idea of what constitutes excitement in my life). It’s …
Written by: Phil
Electrical, Gear, Klein, Videos
If you do any electrical work at all, it would be a shocker if you didn’t know the name Klein. I’ve accumulated a fair number of Klein tools over the years, and have always been …
Written by: Phil
I use my circular saw more than any other tool in my tool arsenal. It cuts, rips, miters and works wonders on all sheet goods. So when I had the chance to review the Rockwell …
Written by: Eric
Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, News, Ridgid, Ryobi
Happy New Year and happy new tools! This fine addition of News Nirvana rings in the New Year with some fantastic tools from some of our favorite tool manufacturers. Ryobi shows off its new crown …
Written by: Eric
When I hear the word Dremel, I think of the little handheld rotary tool that looks like it came straight out of the dentist’s office. After all, it is what they are famous for. But …
Written by: Eric
If you’re someone who loves to roam around chanting “Drill, baby, drill!,” Hitachi’s engineers likely had you in mind when they came up with the new Hitachi DS18DSDL Cordless Drill. Everyone else you encounter, however, …
Written by: Phil