DeWalt 887 Problems And What Causes Them
It’s a DeWalt 887. It doesn’t get much tougher looking than that. Yellow housing equal toughness. Brand name equals durability; this thing will last on … Read more
Worx Reciprocating Saw: Buy It Or Skip It?
In any home renovation project, there’s always a point at which you realize that a good ol’ circular saw isn’t cutting it (pun intended), but … Read more
Why A Planer Isn’t Pulling Wood Through
Wood ejects: Planers are frustrating because instead of cutting wood properly, they spit it back out. They push it back out, groaning on machine and … Read more
Metabo Angle Grinders: Are They Any Good?
On a job site, when you hear the high pitched whine of angle grinder, it means something’s getting done. But all too often, we think … Read more
Bostitch Nail Gun Hammer Not Returning? Try This
There is one particular annoyance we run into regularly as carpenters: A nailer won’t shoot. You set up the trim, push the Bostitch against it … Read more
Rikon Drill Press Reviewed
There’s always one tool that turns assembling things and joining parts together from an amateur pastime into a serious activity. For me it was the … Read more
Bauer Cordless Impact Wrench Reviewed
A good old-fashioned heavy-duty impact wrench vibrates its way right into your bones, through your arm and rattles teeth. It’s all part of power of … Read more
Troubleshooting Tips Every Rockwell Sonicrafter Owner Needs
While the Rockwell Sonicrafter make sanding an exact science, it also means when it starts to rattle or clog in the dust port, it stops … Read more
Bandsaw Blade Keeps Coming Off – Causes And Fixes
So you get out there. You check guide alignment, adjust the tension, and sharpen the blade. You make clean cut and feel good about yourself. … Read more
DeWalt Miter Saw Fence Not Working? Here’s The Fix
You finally get your DeWalt miter saw set-up in the garage. Clamp down that long 2×12. Adjust your square and pull the trigger. The blade … Read more
Lithium Ion Battery Not Charging? Fixes To Try At Home
Your phone is down to 1%. You grab your cable and it’s the icon. But the percentage doesn’t budge. You wait. Nothing happens. The battery … Read more