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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…
Hands-On: Ring Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) Review Most security cameras are just reactive system. They record grainy footage of a person in a hoodie after the damage is done. This Ring Pro unit is built to be a proactive deterrent, designed to stop a problem before it gets to your front door. The Ring…
Top Carbide Reciprocating Blades Compared: Diablo Amped (nail-embedded wood) vs. Milwaukee Nitrus AX We recently tested and published our findings on the Diablo General Purpose carbide reciprocating blade against the new Milwaukee Nitrus carbide blade. After that test, Diablo requested that we also test their Nail-Embedded blade against the Nitrus. Additionally, a viewer commented on…
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