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Bad Ass Extension Cords

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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Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Rebar Bender/Cutter Preview

Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Rebar Bender/Cutter  Metabo HPT continues to solidify themselves as a company focused on the heavy construction industry with their new 36V MultiVolt Cordless Rebar Bender/Cutter Model #VB3616DA. This new tool has received a ton of buzz on social media since it was first announced. The #ToolBoxBuzz crew was able to demo […]

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BETTER BUILT Job Box

BETTER BUILT  48″ Jobsite Storage Box 2048-BB Recently acquired by WernerCo, BETTER BUILT is a leading brand of work truck equipment and job site storage boxes. This past April, they released their new BETTER BUILT Pro Value Collection of Jobsite Storage Solutions. They have nine new job site storage products, including chest and piano boxes. Additional Storage Solution […]

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Warrior X PRO Flashlight

OLIGHT Warrior X PRO Rechargeable Flashlight As a self-proclaimed lover of the lumen, I have a flashlight everywhere in my house, workshop, trailer, truck, tool bag, and nightstand! We recently took a look at the newly redesigned Warrior X Pro flashlight from Olight. What’s NEW on the Warrior X Pro Vs Warrior X The Warrior X […]

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New RIDGID 18V Cordless Tools for 2020

RIDGID Announces New 18V Cordless Tools for 2020 RIDGID just announced a bunch of new 18V Cordless Tools to add to their huge lineup of 18V tools. Available exclusively at The Home Depot the RIDGID line is a hidden gem especially for PROs looking to stretch their dollar and they come with a great warranty […]

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Rockler’s Ultimate Router Table

Rockler ProMax Cast Iron Router Table Top, Pro Lift, 32” ProFence and Stand We recently had the chance to test out The Rockler ProMax Cast Iron Router Table Top, Pro Lift, 32” ProFence, and Stand. The reason for the long title is because this is a premium shop setup that Rockler offers. Many, if not […]

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Ryobi 3300 PSI Honda Pressure Washer Review

Ryobi 3300 PSI Honda GCV190 Pressure Washer RY803300H Pressure washers are an excellent tool for homeowners to have in their arsenal for home maintenance. With a huge selection of pressure washers available it can seem like a daunting decision when making a purchase. We recently got some time using the new Ryobi 3300 PSI Honda […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge ¼” Narrow Crown Stapler Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Crown Stapler 2749-20 Review As a young carpenter, I was first introduced to pneumatic crown staplers in the workshop installing plywood backings to bookcases and cabinets. The crown stapler, I was taught, secured the ¼-3/8 inch plywood backing better than brad or finish nails. And was a hell of a lot faster […]

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Greenworks PRO 60V 16″ Cordless Chainsaw Review

Greenworks PRO 60V 16″ Cordless Chainsaw Model 2014502 Review Cordless chainsaws are making a big splash in the outdoor power equipment market especially with homeowners. For occasional use, these saws are an excellent choice for a couple of reasons including low maintenance, quieter use, and affordable pricing. We recently tested two of the new Greenworks […]

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DEWALT 20 Volt XR Reciprocating Saw With Power Detect

DEWALT 20V  XT Reciprocating Saw with POWER DETECT DCS368W1 Review Recently we completed a rotten sill repair project on a 300-year-old timber frame house. The original sill plate was a 10 x 10 old growth piece of oak. In order to remove the rotted sections of this sill plate, we used a combination of reciprocating saws, […]

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