Jorgensen Corner Easing Plane Review

By Robert Robillard

Jorgensen Corner Easing Plane (Model #70748) The Jorgensen Corner Easing Plane has quickly become one of my favorite hand tools. My older go-to was the Rockler carbide-tipped easing plane, but they stopped making it and when I couldn’t find replacement blades, I searched around and found the Jorgensen for approximately $30 online. The Jorgensen is…

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Best Cordless 9-10″ Cut-Off Saw 2025

By Robert Robillard

Best Battery Powered 9-10″ Concrete Cutter | Head-To-Head Test A Cut-Off Saw—also known as a power cutter, masonry saw, or demo saw—is a handheld tool commonly used by landscape masons and contractors for tough cutting tasks. Designed to handle hard materials, it’s ideal for cutting pavers, bricks, concrete blocks, rebar, and metal pipe. Typical applications…

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DEWALT XR 20v PowerStack Battery

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT XR 20V Batteries: From Original to PowerStack Dewalt has long been a leader in cordless power tools, and the cornerstone of its lineup has been the XR 20V battery platform. The original Dewalt XR 20V batteries were a significant upgrade when they were introduced, offering improved runtime, better performance, and compatibility across a wide…

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BRUNT Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Scott Arnold

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Brunt Gear for the Dad Who Builds America This Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the man who works with his hands, puts in long days, and keeps America running. If your dad’s in the trades—whether he’s on the job site, in the shop, or under the hood—he deserves gear that…

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How-to Build Sturdy, Stacking Sawhorses

By Robert Robillard

How to Build Simple, Stackable Sawhorses with 2x4s Under $30.00 This project outlines how to build durable, stackable sawhorses using only 2×4 lumber. Ideal for supporting materials or transforming into a temporary table, the design is budget-friendly ($30 if buying new wood) and simple enough to complete in under an hour.  Related Video. Materials &…

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Cordless Heat Gun Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Cordless Heat Gun Comparison Testing A cordless heat gun is a versatile tool, capable of handling everything from stripping paint and thawing frozen pipes to shrink wrapping and welding plastics. The cordless design offers unmatched freedom—whether you’re working in the garage, on a job site, or in hard-to-reach areas, you’re no longer tethered to an…

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RYOBI 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer I would go so far as to say that the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer (model # P2830) is not just handy, but an invaluable tool in some circumstances.  I’m thinking here of using a sprayer on an inclined surface, in a cramped…

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SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw

By ralph mroz

SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw The SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw (full name: SKIL PWRCORE 20™ Brushless 20V 4 ½-Inch Compact Circular Saw, Model CR5435B-10) belongs to that class of tool that for most tradespeople gets occasional use…but is extremely welcome when it’s needed.  True, there may be some production uses for it,…

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