One thing that NEVER happens at a convenient time is the realization that you have a tire without enough air in it. Whether it’s on your truck, motorcycle, fixie hipster bike, trailer, or Lamborghini, finding …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. It wasn’t long ago that lighting your jobsite or a dark DIY project meant finding a long extension cord and then firing up a caged halogen flood …
Written by: Marc Lyman
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
Electronics, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
You’ve been there before: standing on an 8-foot ladder, reaching out as far as you can with your 30 foot tape measure, attempting to extend the tape just a little further… then, SNAP, the tape …
Written by: Bradley
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
Like most men, I like bright, shiny objects. That is especially true if the bright, shiny object is actually a flashlight. Milwaukee sent us their M12 LED Spotlight several months ago and I have been …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Smooth is the word that comes to mind when talking planers, and the new Milwaukee 18 volt cordless planer is smooth in more ways than one. As with Milwaukee’s other recent cordless offerings, this 3 …
Written by: Rich
Of all the tools ever made, a staple gun is one of my favorites. I use staple guns with abandon. I imagine I’m Dirty Harry facing off some bad guys, and use my gun to …
Written by: Amy
Accessories, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
Attending Milwaukee Tool’s annual New Product Symposium is always an adventure. From carousing with fellow media and certain unnamed Milwaukee exec’s / product managers, to taking in all that is new, shiny, and powerful in …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
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
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