Drilling Holes Without A Drill
You is standing before a wall with a crooked picture. Or perhaps there is shelf that is no longer mounted. There’s a power drill nearby … Read more
Channellock Or Irwin – Which Brand?
There you are in the hardware store standing in the aisle with a pair of pliers in your hand. One is Irwin. The other is … Read more
Dremel 7000 vs 7300 Compared
The 7000 and 7300 is two rotary tools from Dremel that have very similar appearances. However, they are built for opposite ends of the user … Read more
Powermatic Tenoning Jig Reviewed
This is a Powermatic tenoning jig for your table saw. Convert your table saw to a precise joinery machine. No more messing with different set-ups … Read more
Milwaukee M12 Ratchet Slipping? Here’s Why
The ratchet clicks as it progresses, letting you know exacty what’s happening. It give you confidence as you go about loosening nut and tightening bolt. … Read more
Dremel MM30 vs MM40 Compared
There’s this weird problem when selecting from among two very similar power tools. You’re staring at a pair of Dremels. Both housed in that familiar … Read more
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