Improved Van Storage with Bott Smartvan

By Robert Robillard

Improved Van Storage with Bott Smartvan A few years ago, I installed and reviewed the Bott Smartvan van racking system in my Sprinter van, followed by a second system in my RAM van. Originating from Germany and newly introduced to the US market, Bott Smartvan offers a modular storage solution designed specifically for various vehicle…

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Greenworks 24V Cordless Stick Vacuum

By John Peachey

Greenworks 24V Cordless Battery White Stick Vacuum w/ 4.0 Ah USB-C Battery & Charger If you own a home, you probably own at least one vacuum, maybe even more than one. Dirt, dust, pet hair, food crumbs, and other debris cover our rugs, our couches, and our hardwood flooring, necessitating a high-quality vacuum to keep…

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Knipex Pliers

By ralph mroz

Their Reputation Precedes Them If you’ve been in the trades anytime during the last 20 years, you know about Knipex pliers.  Knipex pliers from Germany have pretty much everyone who’s used them singing their praises.  However, if you’re a pro, maybe you haven’t had an opportunity yet to try a pair out; if you’re a…

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Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8A Rapid Charger

By John Peachey

Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8A Rapid Charger (PCG008) If you have invested in the Ryobi ONE+ 18V extensive platform of tools, then you no doubt have multiple 18V batteries and just as many chargers. I love using my Ryobi battery-operated tools due to their convenience and utility. However, once a battery is extinguished, it takes a…

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Tsunoda Pliers

By ralph mroz

High Quality From Japan The Tsunoda pliers we look at here are a great example of quality tools from Japan.  There are a handful of countries with a reputation for producing top-quality goods, and Japan is certainly one of them.  While hand tools from Europe have gotten most of the attention in this regard lately,…

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Milwaukee MiUSA Lineman’s Pliers

By ralph mroz

Made in the USA and More Milwaukee’s MiUSA lineman’s pliers are one of the first products to come out of their new West Bend, Wisconsin plant.  While the made in USA feature is the one that’s getting all the attention, it was what Milwaukee has decided to do with these pliers that intrigues me most. …

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CHANNELLOCK®  Electrician’s Pliers

By ralph mroz

 CHANNELLOCK has Electricians Covered CHANNELLOCK electrician pliers is kind of a tautology.  That’s because CHANNELLOCK makes many versions of all the pliers that electricians commonly use, including the four pliers that are in almost all electricians’ tool pouches all the time.  These are lineman’s, dykes, tongue-and-groove offset head (known generally as “Channelocks”, because CHANNELLOCK invented…

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REEKON T1 Tomahawk Digital Tape Measure

By ralph mroz

The Future of Construction By now you’ve probably seen the ads for and some of the press about the REEKON T1 Tomahawk Digital Tape Measure.  You may have noticed that it’s a tape measure with digital readout, and that with just a press of a button it saves those measurements to an e-paper screen.  Maybe…

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