What’s long, orange, and screws into your open caulking tubes to seal ’em up?
Dewalt 12V Max Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Review
Check out our review of Dewalt’s 12V Max infrared thermometer! It may be one of the largest IR thermometers that I’ve ever used, but it’s also one of the best.
Kobalt Bi-Material Multi Drive Wrench is Back in Stock at Lowes for Father’s Day
Kobalt’s Multi Drive Wrench, first introduced last winter, is back in stock in high quantities, just in time for Father’s Day.
Allen RightWrench an Inexpensive and Compact Multi-Size Wrench Review
Allen’s RightWrench is a compact 8-sized multi-wrench that is handy to have around.
Gojo Cherry Gel Pumice Hand Cleaner Review
Looking for a heavy duty industrial hand cleaner that doesn’t smell like evil oranges? Check out our review of Gojo’s Cherry Gel Pumice Hand Cleaner!
Easy Reach Plant Pulley – Useful for Garage or Tool Storage?
After watching an over-dramatized Easy Reach Plant Pulley infommercial, I started thinking – could these be repurposed for tool or garage storage applications?
Quirky Switch a Modular Pocket Knife Tool
The Switch is a modular pocket knife with 18 attachments that lets you configure the tool as you need.
The Best Way to Cut Cardboard?
What would you consider to be the best ways to make straight cuts in cardboard?
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is Excellent for Shop Use
In the search for a good quality mechanical pencil for technical drawing and more precise layout work and shop use, I have come across the incredibly comfortable and workshop-friendly Pentel GraphGear 1000.
Timberland PRO Helix, a New Lightweight Workboot
Timberland’s coming out with a new hybrid boot, the PRO Helix, that offers heavy-duty features in a lightweight and comfortable package.
Fiskars Cuts + More Scissors Hands-on Review
Fiskars’ Cuts + More scissors looks to be the ultimate multipurpose scissors. Unfortunately, one seemingly minor design flaw severely impacts their usability.
I said… WE RECOMMEND PELTOR EARMUFF HEARING PROTECTION!
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Protect your ears and we won’t have to shout! These Peltor earmuffs offer solid hearing protection at a decent price. We highly recommend them!
Black & Decker iShred is Trendy & Hip, But is it Worth it?
Say hello to the iShred, a new stylish paper shredder that might actually be built off a solid design. ($100 via Amazon)
Gift Guide: Campbell Hausfeld 12V Auto Inflator
We first previewed this Campbell Hausfeld 12V inflator when it came out last fall, and recently received one for hands-on review. The inflator is designed to be as quick and easy to use as possible, and it does not disappoint. That’s why we’ve given this inflator “gift guide” status. To use the inflator, plug the power adapter into your vehicle’s […]
Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench Full Hands-on Review
Here’s our full hands-on review of Kobalt’s new Multi Drive Wrench. Part 1 showed covered “fastener fit“, and this review covers quality and hands-on performance.
Five Steps to Efficient Tool Storage & Organization
Right now my work area is in a state of extreme disarray, but I tend to be very particular about how I organize and store my tools. A tool that I cannot find is a tool I may as well not even own. To help get myself reorganized, I’ve come up with a logical 5-step […]
A Few of Amazon’s Best Early Black Friday Deals!!
We took a look through Amazon’s many early Black Friday tool deals, and hand-picked the best deals from the good ones. Check ’em out!
C’mon Baby, Tap That Wire!
Over at Bolty.net, Stacy’s written a series of tutorials on Soldering Techniques for the Reluctant Motorcyclist. The articles are well written with great visuals, with the most recent one discussing how to tap a wire. These procedures mainly deal with the larger gauge wires used in motorcycle and auto systems, but can be carried over to general purpose and […]
Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench – Yes, Yet Another New Dog Bone Wrench!
UPDATE: If you’re interesting in purchasing the Lowes Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench as a holiday gift, you should also check out the innovative new Kobalt Double-Drive Screwdriver! Kobalt’s new Multi-Drive Wrench is another new Dog Bone wrench design that features 8 universal sockets that cover both standard 6pt SAE and metric fasteners, as well as a variety of […]
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench – Another Dog Bone
Dan sent us a heads-up about Husky’s new universal spline ratcheting wrench. I was already heading off to Home Depot that day, so I made a point to check it out. This Husky 48-in-1 “ratcheting rotary socket wrench” is essentially a universal dog bone wrench similar in design to Black & Decker’s new ratcheting ReadyWrench.