Gear, Knives, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
I have been a knife nerd for decades now. When I was about five my mom gave me a Swiss Army Knife which I then used to promptly slice my finger while “carving” a stick. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Gardening, Gear, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. While work gloves aren’t the sexiest accessories around, they are a must-have item for workers in most of the construction trades, as well as DIYers and homeowners …
Written by: Phil
When I started work as a framing carpenter a few decades back, there was an incredible variety of footwear on the job site. Some days, you’d even see brown boots AND black boots stomping around! …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, Gear, Klein, News
In the realm of tools and construction, things can be a bit hyper-masculine. Plaid shirts, big biceps, excessive facial hair – you’d think tradespeople were all beer-chugging bachelors without a care in the world after …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I’ve always considered myself a handy guy, and I’m generally willing to lend a helping hand if someone is short-handed. All too often, that helping hand comes back home with a splinter or gash in …
Written by: Phil
Blaklader, Bosch, DeWalt, Gear, Hilti, Makita, , News, Skil, Stihl, Tools
What happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas, not when it’s news from the World of Concrete 2017 trade show anyway. I’d share everything I saw at this wonderland of concrete and construction tools, …
Written by: Michael Springer
“Your hands are your most important tools” is what a woodworker or carpenter – who must consciously keep his fingers away from flesh hungry blades of death – will tell you. But job site hazards …
Written by: Steve
Ah, autumn in the Northeast! A couple of weeks ago, I was enjoying the 74° weather as I toiled outside. When I woke up this morning, it was 31°, although as I write this, it’s …
Written by: Phil
A short while back, we took a look at the innovative Centipede Sawhorse. This innovative product starts out as a meek and mild, 11 pound, 6”x9” bundle of steel poles and struts. Give it a …
Written by: Phil
Oliver Boots by Honeywell sent us a pair of mid industrial hiker boots to review, and I’ve already put them through some abuse in the shop and out in the field. I am notorious for …
Written by: Jake