Framing and Demo Saw Blade Comparison Testing

By Robert Robillard

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…

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KEEN Gibson Boot (Soft Toe) Review

By Dan Wheeler

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…

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MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO Push Block

By Robert Robillard

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,…

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EGO Power+ 24″ Battery Powered Snow Blower Review

By Ben Carmichael

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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TRAC SEATS ProRide Suspension Seat Review

By Dan Wheeler

TRAC SEATS ProRide Suspension Seat Trac Seats currently offers two different suspension systems that can be added to zero-turn mowers, tractors, and more. We last reviewed the budget-friendly Trac Seats suspension kit that gets installed between your existing seat and the frame of your machine. We were satisfied with the results, and the price was…

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Irwin Quick-Lift

By ralph mroz

Irwin Quick-Lift: Less Expensive and Eats Less than a Teenager By now you’ve probably seen the ads for the Irwin Quick Lift (part number IRHT83100).  It holds and raises/lowers items weighing up to 330 pounds in a controlled manner over a 10-inch range.  Whether you’re installing cabinets, windows, pre-fab walls, stairs, drywall, or electrical panels,…

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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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RYOBI 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw RYOBI has just released their 5-inch cordless 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw (Model PBLHTS01B), part of their 18V ONE+ lineup.  It joins the earlier RYOBI corded handheld tile/masonry saw with a 4-inch blade.  This new tool brings RYOBI into the cordless tile/masonry saw fold, a relatively new class of tool. The…

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