Reader Question

Cordless

Would You Use Cheaper Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Battery Packs?

Dec 30, 2015 Stuart 82 Comments

What do you think about off-brand cordless power tool battery packs?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Milwaukee Cordless Nailers? Answer: Coming Soon!

Dec 29, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

A reader wants to know – where are Milwaukee’s cordless nailers?! And Milwaukee responded with a teaser!

Cordless

What Do You Think About Ridgid’s Lifetime Service Agreement?

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 185 Comments

Would you buy Ridgid power tools based on their Lifetime Service Agreement policy?

Cordless

Best $99 Cordless Drill Deal: Makita vs. Milwaukee?

Nov 24, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita vs. Milwaukee: Which brand offers the better $99 cordless drill kit?

Cordless

Tough Question: Milwaukee M18 Fuel or Ridgid 18V Gen5X Brushless Cordless Kit Deals?

Nov 23, 2015 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s a tough question: Are Milwaukee M18 Fuel tools worth the premium for a DIYer? A reader is trying to choose between Milwaukee M18 Fuel and Ridgid Gen5x brushless combo kits holiday promo deals.

Cordless

Recommend a Cordless Combo Kit!

Nov 13, 2015 Stuart 72 Comments

If you were shopping for a new cordless combo kit and a couple of add-on tools, which would you buy?

Cordless

Best 18V Right Angle Drill – Let’s Hear Your Recommendations!

Nov 13, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

A reader’s looking to buy a new 18V right angle drill. Do you have any recommendations?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Best Compact Air Compressor?

Nov 12, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

Can you recommend a great quality compact air compressor?

Cordless

Cordless Routers: Why or Why Not?

Nov 6, 2015 Stuart 47 Comments

There doesn’t seem to be any Li-ion-powered cordless routers. Why?

Reader Question

What Do You Think of… Milwaukee’s Sliding Miter Saw?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

What do you think of Milwaukee’s current 12″ sliding miter saw? It’s been on the market for a while – does it stand up to today’s competition?

Knives

Reader Question: How to Open Really Thick Cardboard Boxes?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Are there any hand or power tools for opening really thick cardboard boxes?

Power Tool Accessories

Which Miter Gauge Upgrade for a Table Saw or Router Table?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

John’s looking for some miter gauge recommendations to replace the dinky one that came with his portable table saw.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Can You Recommend a Good Computer Repair Kit or Bit Set?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Can you recommend a good computer repair and maintenance tool kit?

DIY & Home

Your Favorite… A-Frame Step Ladder for General Interior Use?

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Let’s hear your step ladder recommendations!

Knives

Reader Question: Please Identify my Precision Knife and Help me Find Replacement Blades!

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Can you help a reader identify her ~1940’s era precision knife? She is eager to find replacement blades, and any help would be appreciated.

Cordless

Best 18V Cordless Drill Kit for $100?

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Which is the best cordless drill for under $100? A tough question to answer, seeing as how you don’t have a lot of upper-tier options except during holiday shopping seasons, but we gave it a good try!

Electrical Tools

How to Flush Cut Nylon Cable Ties

Sep 30, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

A $10 tool is all you need to neatly cut cable ties flush so that they don’t nick and bite your skin.

Plumbing

Reader Question: Recommend a Good PVC Cutter

Sep 28, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

What would you use for cutting 1.5″ and smaller diameter PVC pipes? We think that ratcheting cutters are the answer – do you agree?

Cordless

What’s up With Dewalt’s 2x 5.0Ah Battery Pack Pricing?

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s 2-pack of 20V Max 5.0AH battery packs recently went back up in price. Let’s talk about some potential explanations for this.

Reader Question

Jigsaw or Circular Saw – Which Should a DIYer Buy First?

Sep 10, 2015 Stuart 55 Comments

If a DIYer or homeowner asked you if they should buy a jig saw or circular saw as their first power saw, what would you tell them?

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