Jan 10,2014
Hitachi is a company that has been around for a long time and we have heard good things about them, especially with their routers and cordless. For us, we don't have a lot of exposure working with them. This is the first Hitachi ...
Jan 09,2014
Having a good set of router bits is extremely important. Not only will a good set produce great work, but it will also put less wear and tear on your router. The easier a router bit cuts through the wood, the less heat buildup ...
Jan 09,2014
Milwaukee announces a new line of writing tools called the Inkzall. We first saw these at the Milwaukee event and have to say, they are pretty neat. So what makes these markers a staple in your life? First, the markers are ...
Jan 08,2014
A while back we took a look at the Dewalt Tstaks.At the time they were offering four different types of boxes.Well they were such a big hit for Dewalt,they decided to introduce two cool new boxes.The Dewalt Tstak DWST17805 ...
Jan 07,2014
Finding a bit is easy to do. Just about every manufacturer offers them and you can find them at almost any store. However finding a bit that will last and take the abuse of an impact driver, well that's where it becomes hard to ...
Jan 06,2014
Ladders are a must for any homeowner or contractor. In fact, there have been so many ladders developed over the years, it's hard to keep track. There are step ladders, attic ladders, roof ladders, extension ladders, stair ...
Jan 03,2014
If you've followed me on the forums at all, you know that the last 6 months have been a crazy time in Conductor's life. Sold my house quicker than I expected, moved in with my parents (with my Wife, 4 kids, 4 dogs, and a cat), ...
Jan 02,2014
Before we get started you should probably understand what the Iris is. Iris is basically a smart system for your home that really does everything except make coffee. You can detect intruders, set pin codes for your door locks, ...
Jan 02,2014
You may remember the incredible article Dan did on the Rockwell Versa-Cut. Well now they introduced a new saw, the Rockwell RK3441 which is a 4-1/2″ compact saw. So what is so special about this saw? Well first you can ...
Dec 30,2013
Summer is over and winter is here. I am sure right now heating your home is the last thing you are thinking about, but you should be. Especially if you know your boiler or furnace is on its last leg. Okay so what's this all about ...
Dec 23,2013
Its not often a tool comes along that revolutionizes they way you work. Well we just came across a product that if your a roofer, it will knock your socks off.? We are talking about the Paslode CR175C Cordless roofing nailer, it ...
Dec 23,2013
Yes, another M18 Fuel. ?I can't help it. ?They keep slamming out new and cool tools to the market and we just have to get our hands on them. ?For this one we took a look at the Milwaukee M18 High Torque Impact wrench model ...
Dec 23,2013
Did you know that in 1946 Albert Kaufmann designed the first Jig Saw? ?He replaced the needle in his wife's sewing machine with a blade. ?I am sure after his wife saw what he did, he spent many nights sleeping on the couch. ?Lucky ...
Dec 23,2013
If you have watched any of our drill or impact reviews, you are probably familiar with seeing a blue bit we use. ?In fact, we get emails all the time asking about those bits. ?A couple years back we received a request to try out ...
Dec 20,2013
If your an avid Tools In Action reader,you already have seen a sneak peek at the RK3440K RockWell VersaCut from our 2011 NHS coverage.Well we were lucky enough to test one out.Mini circular saws are not a new idea,the Craftsman ...
Dec 19,2013
Article by Dean Novosat do some house work,you may end up needing a power drill.A power drill is a drill that you do not have to use good old fashion elbow grease with.The old drills back in the day did not have power running ...
Dec 19,2013
If you own your own home there will be times where you need to make modifications or repairs to your property.Some jobs will simply be too small for calling out a trades person or you may be the type of person who prefers to fix ...
Dec 19,2013
Article by Aaliyah Arthur Winter is coming!Actually,it's here;but it's not too late to make sure your house and yard are winter ready.Here are some simple handyman tips that will help a lot this winter.It's not too late to get ...
Dec 19,2013
Nailers are considered as one of the best and the most useful power tools but it is also quite necessary to understand that it is not a general, all purpose equipment. Entire market is full packed with a range of different types ...
Dec 19,2013
Article by Adrienne Murray The majority of people, even in the event they don't perform a great deal of wood working or construction work, have a need for a decent power drill. They are almost indispensable for do-it-yourself ...