IRWIN 117-Piece Tap and Die Set I've used taps and dies for years. A machinist uses them all the time as he makes things from metal. The IRWIN 117-Piece Tap and Die set is a beauty. You'll lust after this wonderful assortment of tools. I'm a contractor and I use them primarily to clean up […]
I checked out the Tough Tested Solar Battery recently. The moment I unpacked it I had a feeling it was going to become a sweetheart tool. Within moments I put it in direct sunlight to see how the 280 mA trickle charger worked. Real Charging Done With USB Input The first thing to remember is […]
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM AUTHOR: December 21, 2017 The following review was originally published on November 2, 2017. Within two weeks of publishing it, my Knock stopped working. The interior doorbell was the first thing to malfunction. A week later, the app failed to work if someone pushed the Knock button you see above. I reached […]
I've been testing a Helly Hansen rain jacket for months. If you want to split hairs, it's official name is the Helly Hansen Chelsea Shell Jacket. But few use all those words when doing an online search to find this gem. It's my policy to put products through real and extended testing so I can […]
I love love love the Bosch Bulldog hammer drill. Specifically the GBH18V 26K24 hammer drill kit. My first hammer drill is a Bosch corded drill. It's important to realize my old drill is thirty-five years old. For this reason, I'm able to weigh in on modern technology. Related Links My Professional Experience Drilling Into Stucco […]
DR String Trimmer Review TIPS Elegant simple design and lightweight 22-inch cutting width Watch string trimmer video below Cut in a counterclockwise pattern in your field or yard CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! My DR string trimmer is now two years old. Surprisingly it's been put to the test several times […]
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Klein Heavy-Duty Wire Strippers I've lost count of the number of wire strippers I've used in my career. If you've ever done any new or remodel residential wiring, you know you often need two wire tools to accomplish most tasks. They are: wire strippers linesman's pliers The linesman's pliers are used to twist wires together […]
Paslode Framing Air Nail Gun The first air nail gun I even owned was a framing nailer. I bought it in the late 1970s. It was gray and one would think it had a lead skin it was so heavy. What a dream it was to pick up this Paslode F-350P out of the box […]
Werner Compact Ladder Over the past year or so the new trend in step ladders is to make them slim and light. This is my second review of a ladder like this. About a year ago I looked at the Gorilla slim ladders. I've owned Werner ladders for years and never had any issues. The […]
