By Ben Fecteau
Spyder 14-Piece Hole Saw Bit Set Review The new Spyder hole saws are not your Dad’s hole saw bits. This tool review highlights the features of Spyder’s 14-piece carbide-tipped hole saw set as well as the overall impressions on performance. I picked up this kit from Lowe’s after deciding to take on a shop storage […]
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By Ben Fecteau
DEWALT Jobsite Speaker Review We recently got our hands on DEWALT Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker DCR010 and put it to the test. We looked at the overall speaker design, connectivity, operational range, power options, and other features. This is a relatively inexpensive (Lowe’s, $99), compact, tough speaker that delivers a great balance of performance and tailored […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Spyder STINGER Power Bits Review The new STINGER Power Bits from Spyder Products are an amazing new offering for wood-boring applications. This tool review highlights the features and performance of the 4 Piece STINGER Power bit set Model 15001 as well as the full line of STINGER bits from Spyder. These bits power through lumber […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bad Ass Click-to-Lock Lighted Extension Cord Be honest how many of us learned to tie a knot in an extension cord to keep it from unplugging or to lower a tool off staging? I recently reviewed a bunch of extension cords from Bad Ass Extension Cords – yup that’s their name. I love it! Bad Ass […]
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By Rob Robillard
PacTool Snapper Shear Pro Fiber Cement Board Cutting Shear SS724 Review As a remodeling contractor we use Fiber Cement Backer Board for tile underlayment in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms for years. It has excellent resistance to moisture, mold, and tile adhesion. While cement backer board excels in performance it’s difficult to score and cut […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee Nitrus vs Diablo Amped Reciprocating Blade Head-To-Head Test As a remodeling contractor I can tell you my life would be miserable without my reciprocating saw. Reciprocating saws are used at all levels of construction, they are probably seen the most in the remodeling and demolition stages of a project. While the reciprocating saw is […]
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By Todd Fratzel
New Milwaukee Nitrus Carbide Blades Today Milwaukee introduced a new line of carbide reciprocating saw blades called the Nitrus Carbide Blade. We got a sneak peak of these blades and did a quick comparison to the new Diablo Amped carbide blade. Below is the official press release on these new blades. If you’d like to […]
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By Rob Robillard
Work Sharp WS3000 Tool Sharpener Review I love sharp chisels and hand planes but I hate sharpening them. I hate it so much that for many years I used my lumberyards sharpening service to avoid sharpening my own tools. While that system worked great, it costs me money and was not always fast or convenient. […]
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By Stan Durlacher
Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio And Charger Model 2950-20 Mr. Bojangles Never Sounded So Good! I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you In worn-out shoes Silver hair, a ragged shirt, and baggy pants The old soft shoe… I love spending time in my shop, making things. And part of what I like is […]
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By Rob Robillard
Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320 The Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320 not only makes it easier than ever to build wood projects but it solves problems. As a carpenter and remodeling contractor I’ve been using a Kreg jig for years now. The jig I have is a single hole jig, and I use it to install refrigerator […]
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