Johnson Eco-Tech Bamboo Level Review
Not only is bamboo an eco-friendly material; but when properly prepared and finished it can be made into durable and beautiful things […]
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger 48-59-1812
Charging batteries can be a pain. It can be especially meddlesome when you have multiple voltages and multiple battery types. […]
Lenox Bi-Metal Utility Bit 5-pc Kit Review
We’re used to high quality wood bits, but the new Bi-Metal 5-piece kit from Lenox is something that tore into wood faster, with more certainty , and with greater precision than any spade bit or traditional drill bit we’d experienced. We broke out these bits on a rewiring job for an old 1925 Colonial 2-story home. As you can imagine, there were ample opportunities to try out several sizes of bi-metal bits, and we were looking for something that could handle the near-petrified wood that this house was constructed with. After several days of use, we were sold.
Veto Pro Pac LT Laptop Bags
We’ve been very impressed with Veto Pro Pac’s line of tool bags, having reviewed both the LC closed bag and […]
Wenger 16999 Giant Swiss Army Knife Review
The Wenger 16999 Giant Swiss Army Knife is designed to celebrate 100 years of innovation by building in pretty much every tool that […]
Rockler Magnetic Cord Keeper Preview
Sometimes, great ideas are small. Take Rockler’s newest product, the Magnetic Cord Keeper. This is a small magnetic device that […]
CMT ITK Plus Thin Kerf Finishing Blade Review
There’s nothing like a project to introduce you to new and interesting circular saw blades. As we readied a new […]
Dremel MM20 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit Preview
We reviewed the well-received Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool last year and found it to be one of our go-to tools for any number of particular uses for which it continues to be well-suited. It’s an extremely adept tool and works well, plus you can find accessories in just about any hardware store or home improvement warehouse. With that said, we thought we had heard the last of the Dremel multi-tool, especially when the company announced the cordless version of its Multi-Max line. Now, the company has gone back in and modified the original Multi-Max 6300 corded tool into two new versions – and both are very impressive in their own right. Today we look closely at the new MM20-01 Oscillating Tool Kit to see what makes it tick.
Dremel MM40-01 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit Preview
Having reviewed the popular (for good reason) Dremel Multi-Max 6300 Oscillating Tool last year and it really became one of our go-to tools for undercutting, cutting in electrical boxes and various other task for which a multi-tool is perfectly suited. Because Dremel was first to market following the release of the Fein patent, its accessories are very popular and found in just about any hardware store or home improvement warehouse. Even with all that behind it, we thought we were pretty much at the end of the Dremel story. I mean, they have both a corded and cordless model – so what else is there? Apparently more power. The company has tweaked their Multi-Max 6300 corded tool into two brand new models. Today we’re taking a sneak peek at the new MM40-01 Oscillating Tool Kit – paying particular attention to their new tool-less blade change.
DeWalt DWX726 Rolling Miter Saw Stand Review
While the thought of a “portable” miter saw is appealing, carrying one around by hand is not my favorite past-time. I’d rather use a dedicated miter saw stand. We’ve used a bunch of these over the years, and when DeWalt announced it had put out a new gas-assisted model, the DWX726, we thought we’d give it a try to see how they might have improved upon what was already on the market. First and foremost, the job of a good miter saw stand is to support the saw, while also providing a consistent feed and support for the work material. There are two basic types of miter saw stands, the compact fixed stand (with or without roller feeds) and the heavier-duty rolling stand that is made to be a more permanent yet portable solution. DeWalt has both, but the new DWX726 promises to be both robust and highly portable.