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Chris
October 01, 2010
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One of my most favorite tools I have never owned or even used is the Makita 18-Volt LXT Rotary Hammer. Just thinking about all the time I could save on a door job with one of these, makes me want to go out and buy one. Frankly, Makita can not be beat when it comes to the quantity of 18-volt lithium-ion tools, and the new BHR241 rotary hammer is just one of over 35 Makita LXT tools. The BHR241 is not the first LXT rotary hammer from Makita, but they know there is always room for...
Chris
September 30, 2010
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Remember when you were a kid and how you envied the school janitor because of his cool retractable key ring? Now you can be the cool one with a retractable tool tether. The tool tethers from Gear Keeper are very similar to retractable key rings, only they have a much greater weight limit of up to 32 oz. They offer great mobility because of the dual-axis rotation belt clip, this allows for a full 360 degree rotation, and a vertical swing of 180 degrees. Reaching shouldn't be a problem either because the retractable cord...
Chris
September 29, 2010
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So you're off to the hardware store or local lumber yard to pick up some alder plywood. It is for an important project and you have a deadline to meet, so you rush out as fast as you can. It's a clear day out, so you don't expect much to happen. It is these situations that Murphy's Law likes to show its ugly head. The next thing you know, you are half way home when a thunder storm hits. Five sheets of alder plywood in the back of your pickup are ruined. ...
Chris
September 28, 2010
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I received a question from a reader who was having a hard time selecting the right SoniCrafter set. I thought I would post the question in case other people were having the same issue. As of now Rockwell has six different sets available on Amazon, so choosing the right set can be challenging. I read the review your wrote on the Rockwell Sonicrafter 72-piece set, which I found quite helpful. I am interested in purchasing one as a gift and was wondering what your recommendation would be. Do you feel...
Chris
September 24, 2010
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I have talked about the WS2000 knife sharpening attachment in the past, and I have just recently talked about the new WS3000 knife attachment, but both of those require you already owning one of the two Work Sharp Sharpeners. For those of you that just want to sharpen knives, Work Sharp has a much cheaper solution with the stand alone Knife and Tool Sharpener(Model WSKTS). The WSKTS is almost identical in function to the attachments for the Work Sharp Sharpeners, just at a much smaller scale. In fact, the smaller width of...
Chris
September 23, 2010
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A level is just a long flat piece of material that houses a few vials and lets you know when things are plumb and/or level. It is one of the simplest tools we use on a regular basis. Being a tool that is so simple, it is hard to see how much it can be improved. But what is the most important part of the level? In my opinion it is the vial. A good easy to read vial can make all the difference. Even the most accurate level is useless if the vial is...
Chris
September 22, 2010
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Makita is at it again, making tools smaller and lighter, but still giving us the power we need to get the job done right. Their new GA4534 4-1/2" angle grinder packs 6 Amps of power into a barrel that is only 2-3/16" in diameter. This Makita built motor delivers 11,000 RPM's and uses labyrinth construction to seal and protect the motor and bearings from dust and debris. "The new GA4534 has the smallest barrel grip on the market, and is the most compact and lightweight paddle switch angle grinder in its...
Chris
September 21, 2010
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A sign of things to come?
Bosch Germany
Chris
September 21, 2010
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It has been a while since the release of the Work Sharp 3000 sharpening system, and like the older WS2000 system, it now has a Belt accessory that allows users to sharpen everything from pocket knives to kitchen knives. To be honest, I was surprised it took this long for the accessory to come out, but it looks like it has little in common with the version used on the WS2000. This extra time spent has allowed Work Sharp to design a better belt sharpening system that offers more flexibility. The Belt...
Chris
September 16, 2010
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The Rockler Bench Cookie has been a popular tool at the work place, so it was probably inevitable that a product would come out to directly compete with it. The Bench Paws from Woodworkers Supply have taken their inspiration from gripping power of dog feet, but does this new design really offer any new benefits? Woodworkers Supply says this paw design offer greater holding strength because the open pads allow dust to fall through and between the toes of the micro-textured traction surfaces. The pads are also designed...