Metabo HPT Miter Saw: Is It Powerful Enough?
You purchase a new tool because you think it’s going to be able to tackle some serious work and then it disappoints you with its … Read more
Mike Stanton
Why Your Drill Bits Keep Breaking
The snap is high-pitched, a warning sound of trouble in the workshop. There’s been some failure of metal, and now there is fresh hole in … Read more
Ridgid R4512 Or Delta 36-725 – Which Table Saw?
The decision is not so much about cut width or horsepower. It’s about how you intend to use the machine, and whether you want a … Read more
Wiha Torque Screwdriver: Any Good?
Building something with fragil parts can be stressful, since turning a single screw too tightly will cause your bit to slip, strip head, and totally … Read more
Resetting A Hilti Battery: What You Need To Know
It happens, panic sets in as you start a job with a Hilti tool that won’t fire up. Wiggle the connection; tap battery pack. Maybe … Read more
Festool Kapex Problems That Come Up Most
Purchasing a Festool Kapex saw is typically a pure joy. You take it out of the box, assemble it, and suddenly your shop look like … Read more
Pop Rivet Gun Not Gripping? Here’s What To Do
There is one partickular type of pop rivet gun frustration: it won’t grab onto the mandrel. You think: “Pull the trigger and the rivet will … Read more
WEN Or Ryobi Band Saw?
It’s a band saw. A cordless orange Ryobi slick-looking version and a heavy cast iron benchtop WEN version is sitting side by side in an … Read more
Drill Master vs Chicago Electric Compared
Two drills sits on the shelf of your local hardware store: one is by Chicago Electric, the other a Drill Master. They’re both cheaper then … Read more
Drilling At An Angle With A Drill Press
That’s why you probably got a drill press. It was supposed to solve one specific issue: perfect right angle hole, in a repeatable manner that … Read more
DeWalt Or Makita Circular Saw?
A comparison of the Makita vs. DeWalt circular saw boil down to personal preference and tool inventory. You’ll find both manufacturers everywhere; they’re among the … Read more