Tools

REVIEW – Hanging pictures has always been something I dread.  I am the worst at getting them level.  Command strips made this even harder because you only have one shot at pressing that picture to the wall.  I recently completed the Lego Milky Way picture and want to hang it above my desk in my

REVIEW – I’ve been soldering electronics since the 3rd grade. It’s safe to say I’ve had my share of soldering irons over the years. A truly portable, cordless iron has been somewhat elusive. I’ve tried butane-fueled, AA-battery powered, and ones that take power tool batteries. I’ve just come across one that gives them all some

REVIEW – As I get older, these old hands have started to develop a little arthritis and using hand tools have gotten a little more difficult and painful. Screwdrivers, one of the most basic of home hand tools, are especially more difficult. I have found myself reaching for a drill with a screwdriver bit attachment

REVIEW – Over the past 4 years, I have worked on and completed more projects around the home than I can remember. Some were small projects and others were bigger projects like rebuilding my deck and deck rails, building a gym and workshop in my garage, and remodeling my basement, including a laundry room, a

REVIEW – Have traditional tape measures run their course, and do they need improvement? Although I wasn’t entirely convinced, the folks at REEKON Tools have convinced me otherwise. I’ve been a semi-professional woodworker for quite a few years (making some side cash on woodworking makes me a semi-professional, right?) Anyway, every project I have worked

REVIEW – I hate painting. Rollers, brushes, it doesn’t matter. Yet, my 50-year-old home badly needs some touch-ups that can’t wait any longer. When I saw this lightweight electric paint sprayer, I thought it would help motivate me to finish some household projects that I’ve been delaying for far too long. What is it? The

REVIEW – The screwdriver is one of humankind’s most indispensable tools. It is a valuable tool for each MacGyver and most of the 19 Doctor Whos. The ATuMan E2 precision electric screwdriver is midway between the Swiss army and sonic style. I have one to review; read on to see what I think! What is

REVIEW – Have you been looking for a hobby CNC (computer numerical control) machine to help you create awesome 3D designs on wood? Me too. When the TwoTrees TTC-450 Pro CNC Router Machine was offered to the Gadgeteer to review, I was allowed to try it out. I discovered just how cool it is to

REVIEW – Do you find yourself needing a ruler or measuring tape frequently? If you’re like me, when you do need one, you spend way too much time asking everyone if they’ve seen it. When did I last use that ruler? What the heck did I do with that tape measure? Who used it last

REVIEW – While visiting my brother over the summer, I helped him hang some cabinets. He brought out a laser level and I was impressed by how well it worked. I have a few of the smaller 6 inch “manual” levels as well as a wooden 4 foot level passed down to me from a

REVIEW – A pocket screwdriver? What’s wrong with the screwdriver on your multi-tool? For one thing, your multi-tool probably doesn’t feature a ratchet, and definitely isn’t as satisfying as a fidget-thing. What is it? The MetMo Pocket Driver is a compact ratcheting screwdriver with built-in bit storage. It’s a smaller version of the MetMo driver