Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade Archives

Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade

If you want to read articles and reviews that are trade-specific, try our Tool Reviews by Trade section. This organizes our site into topics suited particularly for a specific trade such as plumbing, electrical, framing, roofing & siding, concrete/masonry, and carpentry. Roofing and siding pros will find pneumatic roofing nailers as well as tools like cap staplers and hammer tackers. Tile & Flooring Pros will gain easy access to our tile saws, flooring staplers, and floor scrapers. As a painting professional, reviews of airless sprayers and cordless sprayers may interest you the most. You can count on one thing: whatever your craft, you need good tools. Our tool reviews by trade will help you drill down to quickly find the information you need. If you want to avoid anything that sits outside of your trade, this way helps you do it. If you can’t find a tool here, let us know.

November 14, 2018 0

Southwire 6-in-1 Screwdriver with Precision Bit Review

by Ben Parker

With so many combination tools available, my tool pouch has lost some weight and gained some space. You might have […]

November 7, 2018 0

Metabo HPT MultiVolt 10-Inch Miter Saw: Corded or Cordless

by Kenny Koehler

Now that Hitachi has made the full transition to Metabo HPT, they’re rolling out the MultiVolt line as a sign […]

November 6, 2018 0

Southwire 6-in-1 Heavy Duty Nut Driver

by Ben Parker

If you’re not carrying around a multi-size nut driver, let me make your day: you can combine a bunch of […]

November 5, 2018 0

Klein Tools Electrician’s Hybrid Plier Multi-Tool

by Ben Parker

The Klein Hybrid Plier Multi-Tool that I have today is the second tool of Klein’s new hybrid offerings. I’ve already had […]

October 31, 2018 0

Fasco Framing Nailer and Scrailer F58A RHN20-90C SCR Review

by Taylor Goldsmith

I’ve been building for years, but I’ve never used a Fasco product. Until now, I’ve been content with my reliable […]

October 29, 2018 0

Hitachi Cordless Brad Nailer Review

by Nathan Rinne

Before I really get into this review, let me tell you a story. It’s called, “The Hitachi Cordless Brad Nailer: […]

October 26, 2018 0

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Wrench Review

by Kenny Koehler

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Wrench models are making waves in both the PTR office and in the industry. […]

October 24, 2018 0

Kapro Magnetic Lock Combination Square Review 325M

by Adam Spafford

There was a time that I didn’t know how to use a combination square. As a much wiser tool user, […]

October 23, 2018 0

Klein HVAC Clamp Meter with Differential Temp

by Tyler Barnes

I’m an HVAC Pro in Central Florida, so my phone rings off the hook from April through early October. The […]

October 15, 2018 0

Makita Cordless Rebar Tie Tool: 1-Second Rebar Tying

by Kenny Koehler

The new kid on the block from Japan is the Makita cordless rebar tie tool. This brushless 18V rebar tying […]