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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…
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…
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,…
Saw Blade Showdown: A Test of Speed, Durability, and Performance When it comes to framing and demolition, choosing the right saw blade can make all the difference between a job well done and one that drags on longer than necessary. Framing blades, with their standard 24-tooth design, are built to tackle the fast-paced, high-demand world…
KEEN Gibson Boot (Soft Toe) Review Manufacturer: Keen Footwear Model: 1030538 Price: $145 Weight: 18.48oz (per shoe) Keen has recently introduced its new KEEN Gibson Boot and sent us a sample to review. Keen describes this boot as a low-profile, soft-toe style boot that is constructed for medium-duty job sites or to casually wear around…
Ryobi Hybrid TriPower Tripod LED Light (PCL691B) When you take on a big job in your home, in your yard, or in your workshop, it is a requirement that you also have a big light to illuminate the area. I have accumulated many lights–both big and small—over the past couple of years. With Ryobi’s recent…
MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO Push Block Review Safety is the most important tool in your workshop, but what if there was a tool that took it to the next level? Meet the MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO – a safety push block that’s engineered to protect your hands, improve your precision, and change the way you cut. Today,…
If you’re done fighting with gas-powered snow blowers that stink, are loud, and require regular maintenance, the EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower might catch your eye. It’s a cordless, battery-powered machine that’s trying hard to prove electric tools can hang with the big gas guzzlers. And honestly? It gets a lot of things…
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