Editorial

Which Tools to Buy When Several Brands Sells the Same Thing?

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Let’s talk about what tool OEMs, rebranding, and private label arrangements mean for tool buyers.

Editorial

Garden Carts – Pros and Cons?

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 52 Comments

Help talk me into or out of buying a garden cart!

Editorial

5 Tools I Might Buy in 2018

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

I have a very long tool wishlist; – here are some tools that are nearly a the top of it.

Editorial

5 Tools I Will Never Cheap Out on Again

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

There are a couple of types of tools I won’t cheap out on anymore.

Editorial

3 Tools I Cheaped Out on, with Zero Regret

Apr 12, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

There were times I cheaped out on tools with zero regret. Here are 3 examples that come to mind.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

EDC Tools, Pens, Pencils, or Other Gear That is More Than Functionally Necessary

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

How does the selection of everyday tools, gear, and writing instruments turn into a hobby?

Editorial

We Have an Amazon “Influencer” Page – What to do with it?

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

So, we have an Amazon Influencers page. Now, what to do with it?

Editorial

Check Out This Crazy Amazon Price Drop, and Our Discounted Price Search Widget

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I witnessed some crazy tool pricing at Amazon, and it had me thinking about our discounted tool search widget.

Editorial

The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision

Apr 4, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Let’s talk about accuracy and precision.

Editorial

When I Felt Excluded by a Tool Brand

Mar 31, 2018 Stuart

I’m thinking about my open letter to Sears and Craftsman from 6 years ago, and how it’s similar to the hot topic from the other day.

Editorial

Refurbished Power Tools: Yay or Nay?

Mar 26, 2018 Stuart 80 Comments

I don’t like the idea of refurbished power tools. What about you?

Editorial

Your Go-To Tree Branch Pruning or Cleanup Tools?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 75 Comments

I spent way too long dealing with downed branches today. Here’s a quick look at the tools I used to cut them down to size. What do you use?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Why Milwaukee Came out with an M12 Inflator, Instead of M18

Mar 17, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

Really, a 12V-class cordless inflator should be enough for most users’ needs.

Editorial

USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some USA-based tool brands and companies that are currently owned by foreign companies.

Editorial

Your Favorite Knife Opening Mechanisms?

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

How do you prefer to open pocket knives?

Editorial

Metabo: We’re Not Affected by Hitachi Power Tool’s Name Change to Metabo HPT – But is it True?

Mar 13, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

A new press release from Metabo has me thinking about Hitachi Power Tool’s name change to Metabo HPT.

Editorial

How to REALLY Square up a Miter Saw, the Super Professional Expert Way

Mar 13, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are a few more details about how to square up a miter saw.

Editorial

Amazon Tool Bundles Will Sometimes Save You Money

Mar 11, 2018 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon’s tool bundles can save you time or money, or sometimes they’ll just make me laugh.

Editorial

Snow Day Open Discussion (March 2018 Edition)

Mar 8, 2018 Stuart 116 Comments

So, we have no power, I have snow to deal with, and my kids are home. Instead of no post today, maybe an open discussion? As I shovel (the snow is too thick for our cordless snow blower sample and our neighbors have had issues with their has blower stalling), I’m thinking about how to […]

Editorial

Why I’m Returning My Brand New Porter Cable 7518 Router

Mar 7, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

What seems to be an electrical defect has me sending my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router back to the store.

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