By Rob Robillard
Which One Is Better? Viking Arm, Dewalt Jack or Irwin Quick-Lift We received a lot of comments asking me to do a comparative analysis on the VIKING ARM, DEWALT TOUGHSERIES Construction Jack, and IRWIN QUICK-LIFT Construction Jack. We can all agree that selecting the right tool for the job can significantly impact efficiency and precision. […]
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By Rob Robillard
The Best “Carpenter” Sawhorse 2024 I feel like I’ve been on a quest my entire career as a carpenter to find the unicorn of sawhorses. By that I mean a pair of sawhorses that stores well, are durable, open easily, support a lot of weight, and don’t break after 2 months or immediately after dropping […]
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By Scott Arnold
Best New Products from World of Concrete 2024 Every year the World of Concrete show produces some awesome tool releases. Big companies have the opportunity to showcase what’s new in the coming months of 2024! Now that the dust has settled and the crew has collected our thoughts, we have put together what we feel […]
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By Rob Robillard
7-1/4 Inch Framing Saw Blade Testing | 2022 Saw blades come in a variety of designs, primarily revolving around the number of teeth. Blades with more teeth yield a smoother cut, and blades with fewer teeth remove material faster. Standard 7 and one-quarter framing blades have 24 teeth and are effective for cutting jobs such […]
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By Scott Arnold
LENOX Contractor’s BIG DADDY Speed Slot Hole Saw Kit LENOX Tools is a brand of hand tools, power tool accessories, and industrial band saw blades made in the United States. Saw blades, utility knives, snips, and other cutting instruments are the company’s main products. LENOX, formally known as the American Saw and Manufacturing Company was […]
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By Ben Fecteau
Spyder 14-Piece Hole Saw Bit Set Review The new Spyder hole saws are not your Dad’s hole saw bits. This tool review highlights the features of Spyder’s 14-piece carbide-tipped hole saw set as well as the overall impressions on performance. I picked up this kit from Lowe’s after deciding to take on a shop storage […]
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By Ben Fecteau
DEWALT Jobsite Speaker Review We recently got our hands on DEWALT Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker DCR010 and put it to the test. We looked at the overall speaker design, connectivity, operational range, power options, and other features. This is a relatively inexpensive (Lowe’s, $99), compact, tough speaker that delivers a great balance of performance and tailored […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Spyder STINGER Power Bits Review The new STINGER Power Bits from Spyder Products are an amazing new offering for wood-boring applications. This tool review highlights the features and performance of the 4 Piece STINGER Power bit set Model 15001 as well as the full line of STINGER bits from Spyder. These bits power through lumber […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bad Ass Click-to-Lock Lighted Extension Cord Be honest how many of us learned to tie a knot in an extension cord to keep it from unplugging or to lower a tool off staging? I recently reviewed a bunch of extension cords from Bad Ass Extension Cords – yup that’s their name. I love it! Bad Ass […]
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By Rob Robillard
PacTool Snapper Shear Pro Fiber Cement Board Cutting Shear SS724 Review As a remodeling contractor we use Fiber Cement Backer Board for tile underlayment in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms for years. It has excellent resistance to moisture, mold, and tile adhesion. While cement backer board excels in performance it’s difficult to score and cut […]
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