Cordless Drain Cleaning Tools | Clear Drains Without the Cord
Cordless Drain Cleaning Tools Can Save You Time, Hassle, and Money Plumbers are the unsung heroes of the trades. The […]
Women Who Love Tools | She’s a Keeper!
Like some of the guys I run with, I’m finding more women who love tools—but it’s a rare treat when […]
Top 10 Weatherization Techniques That Work to Reduce Energy Use
With all the buzz in the media about green building and energy conservation in construction, there is a new word that has come into play, and that is “Weatherization”. The core idea of building weatherization is to protect a building and its interior from the elements. The main elements that make havoc in a home in regards to energy usage and efficiency come from the sun, precipitation, humidity and wind.
How to Use an Air Compressor
A few months back, we tested to find the best framing nailer. We also compared the best air compressor. We […]
21700 vs 18650: Behind the Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Battles
21700 vs 18650 Choice Fuels Cordless Advancement Around here, we primarily focus on the tools and gear surrounding the construction […]
Makita on the Move with 80-acre Land Acquisition
Makita U.S.A., Inc. let out a stealthy press release this week. The company made an 80-acre land acquisition northeast of […]
Drinking on the Jobsite: How to Get Fired
Is Drinking on the Jobsite Really that Big of a Deal? I enjoy the occasional adult beverage. There’s nothing like […]
How to Make Compost at Home
At Pro Tool Reviews, we like to be helpful. We also love things like gardening, remodeling, and working through various […]
Maintaining Good End to End Silica Dust Management
Good end to end silica dust management starts with a solid plan and making sure your crew knows how to […]
What is AWG or American Wire Gauge?
It’s easy to be confused by wire gauge, especially since, as the number gets lower, the size of the actual wire goes up! AWG stands for American Wire Gauge and is a specification of sorts that gives specific wire dimensions for, among other things, electrical wires. The sizes (gauges) range from 0000 (“four aught” the largest) to 40 (the smallest). Wire gauge is a term that refers to how wire is made – namely by pulling it through a die. A higher gauge, in theory, designates how many times the wire was pulled through a die to reduce its diameter. You can figure that a wire doubles in size every 6 steps in gauge.