Eliminating the Mortgage Interest Deduction
We’ve been following the news of late, and one thing that seems to get the NAHB and other housing-centric organizations […]
Rockler Straight Edge System Preview
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a safer and easier way to rip or rout 8’ sheets of stock with the […]
Festool CT 36 BC Cleantex System
When Festool did a European announcement of two new powerful vacuum systems under the name AutoClean AC we perked up. The […]
Milwaukee True RMS Fork Meter 2205-20 Review
When we first set eyes on the Milwaukee 2205-20 Fork Meter, we thought it was a quaint tool – but its compact size is in stark contrast to its impressive feature set. Turns out, this is a rugged compact CAT IV electricians tool that has lots of great features, not the least of which are an integrated LED work light and reverse white-on-black LCD display. After using it over the past few weeks, we’ve come to appreciate its convenience and size as well as the way it makes one-handed measurements both possible and practical.
Are We Witnessing the Decline of Sears?
There was an article over at The New York Times which seemed to indicate Sears is having a tough time […]
Top 5 Makeshift Saw Horses You Shouldn’t Try
If you are a new homeowner, you’ve probably invested in some of those plastic saw horses for use in your occasional projects. We hope you did because, if you didn’t, you’re probably going to use one of the non-standard makeshift ones we list below. Please don’t. They are dangerous on many levels. They are probably not as stable as you think. They tend to be different heights, causing you to make imprecise cuts. They may even be parts of your body which is just asking for trouble. Here are or Top 5 Not Recommended Makeshift Saw Horses.
Johnson Level Partners with Spec Mix for Bricklayer 500
Johnson Level & Tool, a leader in spirit levels and laser levels, has become the exclusive level sponsor for the 2011 Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 National, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 19, 2011.
Milwaukee True RMS Clamp Meter 2237-20 Review
In my time I’ve used a lot of meters. Ever since my first home, I’ve installed enough circuits and cabling […]
Dremel Multi-Flex Accessory MM720 Preview
The new Dremel Multi–Flex accessory seems like one of the more innovative accessory developments we’ve seen all year, second only […]
Rockler Bench Cookie Cones Preview
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware announced the release of the Bench Cookie Cone, an ingenious accessory that makes it possible to […]