REVIEW – Last fall I reviewed the SnapFresh cordless leaf blower. At that time, it was their only battery-powered tool, but now they have several more in their 20V line. I like the blower and still use it, so now I’m testing their cordless drill. What is it? This is a consumer-grade, battery-powered, cordless drill […]
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REVIEW – If you’re reading this website, there’s a good chance you’ve used a powered screwdriver before. Building your own computer, Raspberry Pi projects, changing out the memory or storage on your device – having a power driver makes short work of those pesky screws. The folks at PowBuzz have responded to the increasing miniaturization
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REVIEW – The Work Sharp Original Knife and Tool Electric Sharpener is one of the best tools I own. It has worked perfectly, for years. Work Sharp just came out with an updated version, the Mk. 2. If you’d like to sharpen a knife to paper-shaving sharp in under 5 minutes instead of slow, plodding,
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REVIEW – I’ve acquired quite a few new hobbies in the past year. The reasons for that are simple; global pandemic, boredom, no social life to speak of, etc. But what I can’t figure out is why each new hobby seems to be more costly than the last. There’s a clear, indirect relationship between my
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REVIEW – If you’re going to do any work around your home or apartment, you’re going to need some tools. Whether you’re hanging pictures in the dining room, building some shelves in the garage, or working on a DIY project, there are some standard tools that will always come in handy, like a hammer, screwdrivers,
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NEWS – CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool) really knows what it takes to push an EDC fan’s buttons. Their Hex Bit Driver Tool Roll combines a brass bit driver with 13 bits (T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, T20, PH1, PH2, PH3, 1.0x6mm, 0.8×5.5mm, 0.6×4.5mm) in a leather holder that rolls up for easy
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NEWS – The tiny screws in your glasses and electronics deserve a tiny screwdriver set and this one looks pretty sweet. It’s the Nanch Small Precision Screwdriver Set that features a built-in swivel handle and 22 high-strength alloy S2 bits. Included with the Nanch set are Flat, Phillips, Torx, Pentalobe, Tri-wing, Triangle, SP2.0, and Hex
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REVIEW – Not too long ago, I was fortunate enough to set to review the LiTHELi cordless battery-powered chainsaw and it turned out to be a fantastic product. Once again, good fortune has provided me with the opportunity to test and review another cordless battery-powered tool. It is the LiTHELi 40V Cordless Pole Saw. Let’s
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REVIEW – Multitools are all the rage. Bibury has extended that rage into the garden with its multifunction garden pruning shears. Julie wrote a news piece on this back in May 2020, and now, we’re testing it out. Let’s see if adding functions to pruning shears makes sense or should be clipped. What is it?
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NEWS – The TPSK which is short for Titanium Precision Screwdriver Kit is just what you would guess it is. It’s a screwdriver set from CountyComm, purveyor of cool EDC Gear, that includes a Titanium handle with a 1/4-inch hex-bit driver socket. Also included in this kit is a set of 10 hardened steel screwdriver
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REVIEW – I am a DIYer, and I believe that there is a tool for every job. Anyone who sees my collection of tools will verify my ideology. Sometimes there are tasks that require a unique tool that is not a part of the usual tools available in the hardware store. Sometimes there is a
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REVIEW – A couple of months ago, I purchased a new home and as a DIYer, I decided that I need to add more tools to my arsenal so that I can take care of various chores around the home not only to ensure timely upkeep but to also save the expense of hiring people.
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NEWS – Have you ever looked at your scissors and wondered, “Now why don’t you also crack walnuts, crush garlic, strip wire, and open bottles?” Neither have I. But apparently, we should have. This 5-in-1 pair of scissors do all of those things on top of being able to cut through those rigid pesky plastic
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REVIEW – A knife is an important part of anyone’s EDC (every day carry). If you regularly use a knife for different cutting tasks, you also know how important it is to have a sharp blade. But what do you do if you don’t know how to keep a blade sharp or you’re just don’t
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NEWS – KneeBlades are an interesting “tool” for construction workers, and DIYers. If you’ve ever had to work on your hands and knees for any length of time, you’ll understand how much of a pain that it can be both literally and figuratively. Milescraft created KneeBlades to make it easier to move around on your
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NEWS – I don’t need this, but is it wrong that I totally want it? The Tool-Check Plus from Wera is an ultra-compact toolset that features a ratchet (and a straight) handle and over 30 bits and sockets for all of your DIY needs. Everything fits perfectly into a handy storage case that is so
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REVIEW – We recently purchased an inflatable hot tub and put it in the back yard. Eventually we might tile in everything, but for now it’s just sitting in the grass. This means we’re forever tracking grass onto the back deck and then into the house. I find myself needing to regularly blow off the
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REVIEW – The thing that you carry tools around in is often as important as the things inside of it. Does your stuff get dropped into a deep cavern to rattle around in, requiring a flashlight to find the desired object? Or does everything have a place and is easy to find? I wanted to
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NEWS – These battery-powered shears popped up on my Facebook feed this morning and most of the time sponsored Facebook ads are usually for junk, but these pruners look like a dream tool for me. I’ve been imagining breezing through yard cleanup in minutes with these bad boys. They feature a trigger and a rechargeable
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REVIEW – Borescopes, devices designed to capture an image through a small opening, used to cost hundreds of dollars. Today, models can cost below $100 thanks to the miniaturization and mass production of components. But does a lower cost mean lower quality? DEPSTECH has provided its WF060 for review. Read on to see what I think!
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