I recently visited the headquarters of Channellock, Inc. in Meadville, Pennsylvania for my second tour of their production facilities. The family-owned, family-run company has proudly made pliers in the USA since 1886 and from the …
Written by: Michael Springer
It’s that time of year again – time for a glimpse behind the red velvet curtain of mystery that surrounds Milwaukee Tool’s crack team of tool developers. If you’re a fan of Milwaukee, or if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Is brushless better? You’re darn right it is! And, thanks to the new Bosch 12V Max 3/8-inch drill/driver, you can have all of the benefits of a brushless motor in a super small package that’s …
Written by: Eric
A while back we reviewed the RoboReel Power Cord System. While expensive for what amounted to the smartest, most full-featured extension cord you’ve ever seen, we found it to be quite handy. The overheard version …
Written by: Marc Lyman
A few months back, we took a look at Ryobi’s 18-gauge cordless nailer, the Ryobi P320. We gave it a big thumbs up. It’s a useful, well-made tool, selling for a reasonable price (Currently $129 …
Written by: Phil
If I told you that you had to cut some thick steel, grind ancient thinset from concrete and undercut a handful of door jambs, you’d probably need a bunch of tools to get the job …
Written by: Eric
It’s not often that I get to say nice things about safety gear. From dorky hard hats to steamy-lensed safety glasses to blindingly bright safety vests – I’m not really a big fan of wearing …
Written by: Eric
Circa 1998, I found myself on a dusty road on the outskirts of Tijuana. The dry air blew through the cab of the car lazily as I squinted past the grimy windshield. Suddenly, a billboard …
Written by: Marc Lyman
When you’re trying to set screws to a specific depth using a cordless drill/driver, more often than not, the adjustable clutch settings aren’t going to do the job that you want. In fact, with wood …
Written by: Eric
