I remember making the 45-minute drive with my dad to go pick up a swing for mom some 20 years ago. It was a simple A-frame and had heart-shaped holes cut in the bench. It wouldn’t fit in the back of his pickup, so we had it ridiculously straddling the bed while I sat holding […]
EGO Commercial String Trimmer Set to Challenge Stihl in the Pro Market EGO turned its attention to the commercial OPE market a while back, and we spent some time comparing these tools to other Pro-targeted models. The EGO Commercial string trimmer has some familiar design components but with a design shift that clearly sets it […]
Husqvarna Trimmer Targets Homeowners Husqvarna’s battery handheld 200 Series of products come designed primarily for the homeowner. They still manage to feature some of the best aspects of their Pro models, however. That includes a lightweight design and plenty of power. The Husqvarna 220iL 40V battery-powered string trimmer edger weighs less than 10 pounds, making […]
Consider this another entry into our “you used that to do what?” section. This week we saw an article about 80-year-old Wilber Sanger, who lives in Pennsylvania and is a retired carpenter. Last week he had an epiphany while using a manual corn cob cutter. Typically, it is a manual process for a non-commercial user […]
Johnson Ultra-Bright Green Laser Offers One-Man Alignment, Leveling, and Layout Johnson Level released a new Self Leveling 3×360 Laser with its GreenBrite Technology. This particular Johnson green line laser is self-leveling and projects three ultra-bright 360-degree planes of laser light to cover the total jobsite—up to 200 ft. A pulse mode also lets you use […]
Like Gas-Power, But Without the Emissions and Noise The battery-powered Stihl FSA 135 and FSA 135 R String Trimmers promise professional-level performance. These trimmers represent the tippy top of the Stihl battery power string trimmer lineup. Both models include brushless motors but use the same drive and cutting components found in Stihl’s professional gas trimmers. […]
I remember making the 45-minute drive with my dad to go pick up a swing for mom some 20 years ago. It was a simple A-frame and had heart-shaped holes cut in the bench. It wouldn’t fit in the back of his pickup, so we had it ridiculously straddling the bed while I sat holding […]
EGO Commercial String Trimmer Set to Challenge Stihl in the Pro Market EGO turned its attention to the commercial OPE market a while back, and we spent some time comparing these tools to other Pro-targeted models. The EGO Commercial string trimmer has some familiar design components but with a design shift that clearly sets it […]
Husqvarna Trimmer Targets Homeowners Husqvarna’s battery handheld 200 Series of products come designed primarily for the homeowner. They still manage to feature some of the best aspects of their Pro models, however. That includes a lightweight design and plenty of power. The Husqvarna 220iL 40V battery-powered string trimmer edger weighs less than 10 pounds, making […]
Consider this another entry into our “you used that to do what?” section. This week we saw an article about 80-year-old Wilber Sanger, who lives in Pennsylvania and is a retired carpenter. Last week he had an epiphany while using a manual corn cob cutter. Typically, it is a manual process for a non-commercial user […]
Johnson Ultra-Bright Green Laser Offers One-Man Alignment, Leveling, and Layout Johnson Level released a new Self Leveling 3×360 Laser with its GreenBrite Technology. This particular Johnson green line laser is self-leveling and projects three ultra-bright 360-degree planes of laser light to cover the total jobsite—up to 200 ft. A pulse mode also lets you use […]
Like Gas-Power, But Without the Emissions and Noise The battery-powered Stihl FSA 135 and FSA 135 R String Trimmers promise professional-level performance. These trimmers represent the tippy top of the Stihl battery power string trimmer lineup. Both models include brushless motors but use the same drive and cutting components found in Stihl’s professional gas trimmers. […]
We see a lot of accessories for power tools and circular saws are a popular target. Some are hits, others are misses. So where does the Skateplate circular saw guide fit in the conversation? We got our hands on the sidewinder version to see how it might change out cutting experience. Pros Fits most any […]
Johnson Ultra-Bright Green Laser Offers One-Man Alignment, Leveling, and Layout Johnson Level released a new Self Leveling 3×360 Laser with its GreenBrite Technology. This particular Johnson green line laser is self-leveling and projects three ultra-bright 360-degree planes of laser light to cover the total jobsite—up to 200 ft. A pulse mode also lets you use […]
Wilton Redesigns and Expands Multi-Purpose Vise Line Wilton has an 80-year history in designing practical and durable vises that have become a mainstay for American tradesmen. With the redesigned Multi-Purpose Vises, Wilton has taken a page from their own notebook. These vises now feature the design styling of the Tradesman Bullet Vise. And, having expanded […]
Folding Utility Knives Designed for One-Hand Use When you’ve got things to cut, but only have one free hand, well, that’s when the perks of the Irwin ProFlip Utility Knives really make a difference. With Irwin’s ProFlip mechanism, you can quickly open and close these knives with one hand. The Irwin ProFlip line includes both […]
Next-Gen Bosch Blaze Armed with 11 Different Measuring Functions and Better Range Bosch has just announced they’ve updated the Blaze line of laser measures. The second generation of these measuring tools come equipped with 11 different measuring functions and a range of up to 165 feet. Along with the improved functionality, the Blaze line also […]
