Skil 14-Amp Router Review RT1322-00
We were on the hunt for a few new woodworking tools and came across a Skil 14-amp router that comes with fixed and plunge bases for less than $150. Skil normally gives us a lot of quality and performance for the price, so we brought it to see if it’s worth adding to your shop. […]
Kreg 520PRO Pocket Hole Jig with VersaGrip Clamp
Take the Kreg 520Pro Pocket Hole Jig Anywhere We recently covered the Kreg 720 and 720Pro Pocket Hole Jigs, part of the company’s newest line of woodworking solutions. Fleshing out the rest of the line, the Kreg 520Pro Pocket Hole Jig (KPHJ520PRO) offers a versatile and adaptable approach to pocket hole joinery. What’s the Big […]
Wilton SHR Strut and Threaded Rod Shear
Wilton Makes Simple, Safe Cuts to Strut, Threaded Rod, and More The Wilton SHR Shear makes cutting Unistrut, Powerstrut, B-Line, Superstrut, back-to-back strut, and threaded rod safer and simpler. Unlike cutting with abrasives or saws, the Wilton SHR leaves you with a burr-free cut that you can install straight away. What’s the Big Deal? The […]
Metabo HPT 18V Sub-Compact Impact Driver
Metabo HPT Impact Driver Hits 18V Performance Specs with Sub-Compact Frame It looks like Metabo HPT has discontinued its 12V line of tools, but that doesn’t mean the brand isn’t trying to keep things compact. The Metabo HPT Sub-Compact Impact Driver brings 18-volt performance to the job, but with a super compact build that fills […]
Milwaukee RedLithium Battery Technology Explained
When Milwaukee originally announced RedLithium batteries back in 2010, they replaced the original line of M12 and M18 lithium-ion packs. Not content to simply accept a fancy name without understanding the technology behind it, we began our research. In a nutshell, Milwaukee RedLithium battery technology combines advanced electronics and temperature resilience and control to generate […]
DeWalt Xtreme Subcompact Series Impact Wrenches
DeWalt Xtreme Impact Wrenches Deliver Upgraded Torque DeWalt has updated the 12V Max Impact Wrenches in the Xtreme Subcompact line. While the previous models were impressive in their own right, both the 3/8″ and 1/2″ DeWalt Xtreme Subcompact Impact Wrenches feature torque upgrades in packages that have managed to stay compact. What’s the Big Deal? […]
Kobalt 24V Max Oscillating Multi-Tool Review
With names like Fein, Bosch, and Makita to compete with, you don’t necessarily expect to find the Kobalt 24V Max Oscillating Multi-Tool near the top of the cordless heap. But that’s the surprising result we got in our head-to-head review when we compiled all the data. So just how did this Lowe’s brand manage to […]
Skil MS6305-00 10 in. Miter Saw Review
The Skil MS6305-00 10 in. miter saw provides an almost unheard of blend of capacity, power, usability, and value. Our crew used it while putting a two-story addition on a downtown bungalow originally built in 1915. Having used dozens of similar tools over the past 20+ years, this Skil 10-inch outclasses many others while staying […]