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Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drill or Rotary Hammer? Which Do You Use?

Aug 9, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Hammer drill or rotary hammer – what do you use for your masonry drilling?

Pliers

Precision Pliers – What Do You Use Them For?

Jul 20, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

What do you use precision pliers for?

Dewalt DCB204 20V 4Ah Battery

Cordless

Have You Had Problems with Your Dewalt 20V Max Battery’s Fuel Gauge?

Jul 15, 2016 Stuart 152 Comments

Have you had issues with the fuel gauge in your Dewalt 20V Max 4.0Ah battery packs?

Dewalt FlexVolt Brushless Circular Saw

Cordless

Right-Handed vs. Left-Handed Circular Saws?

Jul 7, 2016 Stuart 126 Comments

Right-handed vs. left-handed circular saws. What’s the difference, and what’s your preference?

Craftsman XCP Heavy Duty Drill Driver Side

Cordless

Reader Question: Tool Brand Similarities and Tool Differences?

Jul 5, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

This is a tough one – are there differences between tools made by related tool brands?

Dewalt DWS780 Sliding Miter Saw

Reader Question

Best Miter Saw for DIYers

Jun 24, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

Recommend a miter saw for DIYers!

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tools

Reader Question

Shop Storage for Power Tools?

Jun 15, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

What’s a good way to store handheld power tools in a shop setting? I’m thinking shelving or cabinets are the best ideas.

Oscillating Tools

The Best Oscillating Multi-Tool for Pros on a Budget?

Jun 13, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Which oscillating tool would you recommend for-pro-use and high bang-for-the-buck?

Reader Question

How Would You Turn a Spare Bedroom into a Workspace?

Jun 9, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

How would you turn a spare bedroom into a workspace? How many workbenches? What kind of storage?

Senco DA Style Finish Nails

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Favorite Brand of Nailer Nails?

May 27, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Do you have any strong preferences when it comes with nailer nails?

Reader Question

Who is Ever Going to Use Phillips Head Demo Screwdrivers?

May 27, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

How have you used a Phillips demo-style screwdriver?

ToolGuyd Partial Sears Tool Collection

Reader Question

Buyer’s Remorse: Which Tools Do You Regret Purchasing?

May 13, 2016 Stuart 113 Comments

Do you own any tools that sit around collecting dust so often that you have buyer’s remorse?

Grinders & Sanders

Best Corded Angle Grinder?

May 11, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

Which would you say is the best corded angle grinder?

Cordless

Can You Remove Lug Nuts with a Cordless Impact Driver?

Apr 29, 2016 Stuart 104 Comments

Can you remove lug nuts with an impact driver?

Socket Cap Screw Assortment

DIY & Home

What Goes into a Homeowner Essential Repair Supply Kit?

Mar 29, 2016 Stuart 46 Comments

What supplies would you put into a home repair kit?

Irwin Vise Grip Relabeled NWS Pliers

Pliers

Irwin Lineman’s Pliers are Exclusively Made for Them by NWS

Feb 22, 2016 Stuart 29 Comments

Are Irwin’s premium lineman’s pliers also made by NWS, despite not being in NWS’ catalog? Yes.

Hammers & Mallets

Reader Question: Why do Today’s Rip Claw Hammer Suck so Bad?

Feb 19, 2016 Stuart 54 Comments

Paul wrote in, unhappy about the performance of the rip claw hammers he’s used before. Do you have any advice or recommendations for him?

Home Depot Logo

Editorial

Have You Noticed any Home Depot Free Shipping Funny Business?

Jan 11, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

A reader and I both found contradictions to Home Depot’s “free shipping on $45+ orders” promo, but everything seems to be fine now. Have you noticed any exclusions lately?

Dewalt Save 25 off 100 Amazon Holiday 2013

Reader Question

Reader Question: When to Expect the Next Round of Tool Sales?

Jan 6, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

A reader missed out on recent Holiday Season tool promos and wants to know when the next round of deals are sure to appear.

Simple Green Crystal Cleaner Degreaser

Reader Question

Reader Question: How to Clean Rubber Tool Handles?

Jan 5, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

How would you try to clean sticky goop off of rubbery-handled tools?

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