Bostitch Smart Point Brad Nailer Review
In the world of pneumatic nailers there’s not much that excites me anymore, unless we’re talking about brad nailers and […]
DeWalt DWS780 12-inch Compound Sliding Miter Saw Review
At first glance, the DeWalt DWS780 miter saw looks impressive—like it means business. It also looks very similar to the […]
Blu Homes Sidebreeze – A House that Gets Your Attention
Some homes just grab your eye, even from the outside. When we caught sight of Blu Homes’ latest creation, the […]
GearWrench 120XP 3-Degree Arc Ratchet Preview
GearWrench, a brand of Apex Tool Group, which has been in the news lately, announced the launch of the brand new 120XP Ratchet – which is the first ratchet we know of to feature 120 positions. That means that for every full rotation, it can turn fasteners with a swing arc of as little as 3 degrees. Talk about getting into tight spaces… the way the GearWrench 120XP does it is through the use of double-stacked pawls which provide an ultra-narrow swing arc. With less of an arc required to “click” the ratchet, you can insert your tool into tighter areas and reach fasteners in severely limited access applications.
Spotlight Shifter 2.0 LED Flashlight Review
The Spotlight Shifter 2.0 has the makings of an exceptional and compact LED flashlight. Its narrow body, long run-time, and easy-to-adjust beam make for a product that will have decent appeal to the masses. The Shifter 2.0 uses a pair of standard AAA batteries to power its LED lamp at up to 110 lumens of output. It also features a Reflector Lens System (RLS) which lets you direct the light output in either spot or beam mode by simply twisting the front of the flashlight.
Kershaw Tiger-Stripe Blur 1670BLKTSX Knife Review
We already reviewed the Kershaw Blur folding knife 1670BLKST nearly a year ago. That line comes in multiple colors as […]
Craftsman Long Handle Digging Shovels
Craftsman’s new Long Handle and the matching D-Handle Digging Shovels are made in the USA. The new shovels, branded by Craftsman (and available at Sears and Kmart), feature Powerstep plates which give you tons of room and lots of leverage for using your boots to really dig in deep, even in compacted soil. The round point blade also feature a nice serrated edge for when you want to rock it back and forth to really saw through tough material.
WD-40 Specialist Products Review
The story behind WD-40 is actually pretty fun and interesting. Back in 1953 a small San Diego company called Rocket […]
Hart 21 oz Milled Face Steel Framing Hammer Review
For some, a hammer isn’t all that important. If you’re serious about tools, however, or a framer by trade, a hammer is an extension of your arm and something you use almost all the time. With that being the case, issues like weight, features, and balance become very important. In fact, when you’re striking nails almost non-stop, it’s possible to actually calculate the time-is-money factor, and you’ll see that your choice of hammer becomes something that could net you literally hours of labor-savings over the course of a year. It was with that mentality that we turned our fascination to Hart’s line of Mill-faced Steel Framing Hammers.
Milwaukee M-Spector 360 Inspection Camera Preview
At the 2011 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event, Corey Dickert gave us an up-close-and-personal look at the M-Spector 360 – the company’s newest inspection camera. What probably impressed us the most was it’s small focal length. At just 1″ away, the camera gave a really good view of materials and let you get right up close to check out what’s happening in pipes, behind walls, etc. Most inspection cameras can’t get that close without losing focus. We also appreciated the detailed and colorful images that the new camera presented. There is at least one competitor that does an equally impressive job, but the Milwaukee is far and above most of the typical inspection camera, which looks, for all intents and purposes, black and white. It also has a very narrow 9mm camera head as opposed to the more common 17mm head. Right off the bat it’s already suited for residential, commercial AND automotive applications. In our hands-on use of the camera we examined jean material, circuit boards, and Cat 5e cable close-up and the images were excellent.