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Olight Osight SE Micro Red Dot Sight | A Sight For Sore Eyes! As I get older, my eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be. I’ve always been an iron sight traditionalist—there’s a simplicity to steel sights that I’ve trusted for decades. But as my eyes age, acquiring front-post clarity gets harder, and transitioning…
Hilti SC 30WR-22 7-1/4″ Cordless Circular Saw Review: 8 Weeks of Jobsite Testing We recently brought the new Hilti 22V Nuron 7-1/4″ Circular Saw SC30WR-22 to our job site to test its performance on an active remodeling project. After putting this saw through its paces over the last eight weeks, we have a clear handle…
WUBEN X5 Compact EDC Flashlight WUBEN sets a high bar with their new X5 flashlight—an everyday carry (EDC) 3-in-1 flashlight that packs massive brightness and high-end versatility for less than $100.00. Whether you’re a tradesperson working on the job site or a homeowner prepping for a power outage or a camping trip, this compact light…
RYOBI USB Handheld Fan Kit (FVF53K) When the calendar turns to July and August here in the Northeast, it means 3 things in terms of the weather – hazy, hot, and humid! High dew points and temperatures in the upper 90’s is the norm. While air conditioning helps us manage the heat in our homes…
Stiletto Carpenter and Trim Squares Stiletto is a name synonymous with titanium hammers, which they introduced to the trades. Rob is a big fan of the Stiletto TIBONE hammer, and I’m a big fan of their TRIMBONE hammer (my review of an earlier version here). Milwaukee Tool bought Stiletto in 2007 and has been expanding…
Milwaukee Framing Squares Best-in-Class 24 x 16 Framing Square Every carpenter has a framing square because every carpenter needs one. Not just framers, but anyone who makes things with wood, from finish carpenters to form setters. Milwaukee supplied us with three of their framing squares for review, including the made-in-the USA MLSQ024 24”X16” framing…
RYOBI 18V ONE+ HP Pruning Shear (P2505BTL) With the arrival of summer here in the northeast, homeowners are beginning to assess their lawns, hedges, and bushes to prepare them for the growing season ahead. Trimming overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges is a rite of passage each year and having the right tool for the job…
Hilti SCT 60-22 Nuron Cordless Table Saw Review Hilti built its reputation on concrete, fastening, and demolition tools, but with the expansion of the Nuron battery platform, the company has been steadily moving into woodworking and carpentry applications. The Hilti SCT 60-22 Cordless Table Saw is part of that push, offering a full-size cordless table…
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