Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade Archives

Tool Reviews & Buying Guides by Trade

If you want to read articles and reviews that are trade-specific, try our Tool Reviews by Trade section. This organizes our site into topics suited particularly for a specific trade such as plumbing, electrical, framing, roofing & siding, concrete/masonry, and carpentry. Roofing and siding pros will find pneumatic roofing nailers as well as tools like cap staplers and hammer tackers. Tile & Flooring Pros will gain easy access to our tile saws, flooring staplers, and floor scrapers. As a painting professional, reviews of airless sprayers and cordless sprayers may interest you the most. You can count on one thing: whatever your craft, you need good tools. Our tool reviews by trade will help you drill down to quickly find the information you need. If you want to avoid anything that sits outside of your trade, this way helps you do it. If you can’t find a tool here, let us know.

Craftsman Launch Event: Meet the New to You Craftsman

February 15, 2011 0

Craftsman C3 Lawn and Garden Tools Cut the Cord

by Clint DeBoer

Lawn & Garden tools have traditionally been classified as either gas-powered or electric. Now, however, the advancements in battery technology […]

February 10, 2011 0

Rockler Adjustable Woodworkers Drafting Triangle

by Clint DeBoer

Rockler put out a new tool this week (new to us, anyway) in the form of an adjustable drafting triangle […]

February 9, 2011 0

Benchmade 550HG Griptilian AXIS Locking Mechanism Knife Review

by Thomas Gaige

The Benchmade 550HG Griptilian AXIS Locking Mechanism Knife may seem like a minimalist pocket knife to some, but after spending […]

Black & Decker Debuts Pivoting RapidRoller Paint Roller

February 8, 2011 0

Black and Decker Pivoting RapidRoller Paint Roller

by Clint DeBoer

Black & Decker “rolled out” (get it?) a new paint roller this month that comes with a side-pivoting head, which […]

February 8, 2011 0

Recall on Runaway Briggs & Stratton Lawnmowers!

by Clint DeBoer

Ever turn off a riding mower only to have it keep on going? Yeah, that would kinda stink… Well, due […]

February 7, 2011 0

Makita Dustless Hammer Attachment Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Makita debuted and released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete contractors at this year’s World of Concrete. These 2 […]

February 4, 2011 0

Milwaukee Flush Cut SawZall Blades

by Clint DeBoer

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expanded its new wood-cutting Sawzall blade offerings. They now have two new Application Specific blades. Each […]

Porter Cable PC18ID 18V Lithium Impact Driver Review

February 1, 2011 0

Porter Cable PC18ID 18V Impact Driver Review

by Clint DeBoer

Impact drivers are the new drill. While we don’t recommend them for actual drilling – not into hardwood, at least […]

January 31, 2011 0

Wolf Bench Paws Non-Slip Friction Pad Review

by Clint DeBoer

I guess when you’re in Wyoming, big cats tend to be more on your mind than the rest of the […]

January 20, 2011 0

Bosch CAG180 Cordless Angle Grinder Preview

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has earned its well-deserved reputation for providing outstanding user experiences in the grinder category. Now, […]