Irwin Goes For Major Impact
Toolmaker Irwin hits the impact accessories market with a powerful new lineup.
Written by: Rich
Tools
Rockwell F50 – The “F” is for “Freakin’ Awesome!”
Rockwell’s tagline for their new F50 oscillating tool is “F50: The F is for FAST.” After trying it out, I’m going to say the F is for “Freakin’ Awesome!” This oscillating tool is really moving …
Written by: Rich
Milwaukee Compact Blower 0884-20 – My Little Red Housekeeping Buddy
Using power tools is a messy business. Drilling holes, cutting lumber, sanding trim smooth and pretty – everything seems to generate an amazing amount of wood chips and sawdust. And while it’s gratifying to see …
Written by: Phil
Ego Cordless Chainsaw – Be A Gas-Free Lumberjack
Is your yard starting to look like the Forbidden Forest? Time to get rid of the deadwood (and I’m not necessarily talking about your son-in-law here)? If you have trees on your property, from time …
Written by: Phil
Track Saws – From High Dollar to Homemade
Track saws, also known as plunge cut circular saws… If you are a tool nerd, you know that these babies are HOT! Every tool company seems to be coming out with one these days. I …
Written by: Rich
How To, Tools, Windows & Doors
Hinge Mate HM 1100W Door Hinge Template Review – Making The Cut With Quality
At the risk of offending the three remaining members of the HCDAOA (Hollow Core Door Aficionados Of America), nothing screams “low budget crap” like a hollow core door. Naturally, when we bought an old farmhouse …
Written by: Phil
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
Lumens To Go – Milwaukee Cordless Work Lights Review
The options for working in the dark have come a long way. First it was a torch, then oil lamps and candles, and eventually the flashlight. While flashlights still have their uses, I often find …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Essential Gardening Tools – for People with Boundaries
Let’s start with a disclaimer. The problem with naming an article “Essential Gardening Tools” is the word “essential”. Essential for some may not be essential to others. For example, meat is an essential for my …
Written by: Amy
Kick the Bucket with Hart Quick-Tatch Trowel and Float System
Want to know who the tile guy (or gal) is? You can hear him coming a mile away thanks to the dozen trowels and floats rattling around his bucket like a pre-school band’s percussion section. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DeWalt DCN692M1 Framing Nailer Review – Cordless, Brushless, Gasless
In the framing nailer universe, there are a lot of iconic brands to choose from. Bostitch, Senco, Paslode, and Hitachi, among others, all offer a variety of great nailers. As our illustrious leader Marc recently …
Written by: Phil