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Reader Question

What’s the Difference Between a Thermal Imaging Camera and Imaging Thermometer?

Mar 23, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

What’s the difference between a thermal imaging camera and imaging thermometer? Aside from cost, the two types of devices are designed to be used in different ways.

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Facom tools? Here’s our experience with them.

Knives

Reader Question: Where to Find Replacement Utility Knife Blade Caps?

Feb 18, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

Do you know where to find replacement fixed blade utility knife blade caps?

Bosch L-Boxx Stack on Wire Shelving

Cordless

How Do You Organize and Store Your Workshop Power Tools?

Jan 8, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

How do you organize your power tools and cordless tool chargers? If you could plan it all out again from scratch, what would your ideal setup look like?

Editorial

Reader Question: Why are These Dewalt Combo Kits Cheaper from Small Sellers?

Jan 2, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader asked about how certain power tool combo kits can be sold through small-time sellers, on Amazon and elsewhere, for a lot less than their normal street prices.

Reader Question

Tool Gift Ideas for General Contractors?

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

What would make for great $20-30 tool-related gifts? What would you give, or what would you want to receive?

Reader Question

Reader Question: Recommend a Heavy Duty Toilet Plunger!

Dec 17, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader asked for help in picking out a heavy doodie toilet plunger. Any ideas?

Precision Twist 13pc Drill Bit Set

Power Tool Accessories

Reader Question: How to Drill Through Tough Threaded Rod?

Dec 11, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

A reader needs some help drilling into large threaded rod. He drilled through with a 1/8″ bit but is stuck at 75% and on his second 1/4″ bit. How would you approach this?

Craftsman Red Griplatch DynaGlide Ball Bearing Rolling Storage

Reader Question

Black Friday or Cyber Monday Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo Deals?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Have you seen any great holiday tool storage combo deals, aside from those featured in Sears’ Black Friday 2014 sales flyer?

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Who Makes the Best Socket Set?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Let’s hear your thoughts about socket sets!

Cordless

Reader Question: Is the New Craftsman C3 Bluetooth Radio with Charger Any Good?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman’s new radio offers built-in charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a couple of nice design touches. What do you think of it?

Editorial

What Will You Probably Buy This Holiday Season?

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

What will you be buying this holiday season? Anything good?

Wen Belt Sander

Power Tools

What About Wen Tools?

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 120 Comments

If you’re familiar with the Wen tool brand, what do you think of them?

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Editorial

What Do You Think About Ridgid Power Tools?

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 125 Comments

What do you think about Ridgid power tools? Good or not-so-good?

Precision Tools

Why Do Precision Screwdrivers Have Spinning Caps?

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Have you ever wondered why precision and jeweler’s screwdrivers have free-spinning caps?

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand? (2014 Edition)

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Which would you say is the best cordless power tool brand?

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchet Socket Set

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

Tove Wrecking Bar

Prying Tools

What is a Swede Bar?

Jul 29, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

If someone asks for a “Swede bar,” a Tove wrecking bar is probably what they’re looking for.

Dexter Show Stanley Tool Box

Reader Question

Successful Tool ID: Dexter Toolbox = Stanley Workcenter

Jul 24, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

A reader asked about a toolbox shown in Dexter, and we were able to find a quick ID! It’s a Stanley mobile multi-level combo.

Knipex Wire Rope Cutters Action

Hand Tools

What’s the Best Way to Cut Steel Wire Rope?

Jul 21, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

What do you use for cutting wire rope?

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