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Best Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Head-to-Head – 6-12 Gallon Capacity For contractors working on large-scale projects, a high-capacity cordless wet/dry vacuum is more than just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Keeping work spaces clean and debris-free is critical for safety, productivity, and maintaining a professional reputation. Cordless Vacuums Tested For this large capacity head-to-head, we tested seven…
Hud-Son HWB Box Wedge Wood Splitter Review As part of our review of the Hud-Son HWB Box Wedge Wood Splitter, The Tool Lab crew decided to time how quickly they could split and stack 1/3 of a cord of wood. The total time? Just about 21 minutes and 27 seconds. Wood Splitting 1/3 Cord For…
MILESEEY S 50 Laser Measuring Meter Review Handheld Laser Measuring Devices are Four Decades Old In 1993, Leica Geosystems introduced DISTO, the first-generation laser distance measuring tool. While cumbersome and bulky by today’s standards, it opened an era of accurate and precise layout and measurement in the design, engineering, and construction industries. These devices replaced…
Ryobi 40v Cordless 21″ CrossCut Mower Review – Model RY40HPLM02K2 There’s no greater pressure for a homeowner than living next to that neighbor—the one whose lawn is so flawless you half expect it belongs on the cover of a landscaping magazine. He mows in perfect diagonal stripes and trims edges so sharp they could slice…
Cut Hub Portable and Modular Workstation We ran the Cut Hub miter saw stand hard for six weeks on site. Here’s the straight truth—what I loved, what I didn’t, and whether it’s worth your money. Cut Hub Workstation If you think the Cut Hub is just another miter saw stand, think again. This is a…
DEWALT DCD806 20V XR Max 1/2″ Hammer Drill Review A hammer drill isn’t just a tool; it’s the bouncer at the door of the construction world, letting you walk confidently into places where regular drills fear to tread. Whether you’re anchoring into a block wall or playing “who’s tougher” with a slab of cured concrete,…
Jorgensen Corner Easing Plane (Model #70748) The Jorgensen Corner Easing Plane has quickly become one of my favorite hand tools. My older go-to was the Rockler carbide-tipped easing plane, but they stopped making it and when I couldn’t find replacement blades, I searched around and found the Jorgensen for approximately $30 online. The Jorgensen is…
Best Battery Powered 9-10″ Concrete Cutter | Head-To-Head Test A Cut-Off Saw—also known as a power cutter, masonry saw, or demo saw—is a handheld tool commonly used by landscape masons and contractors for tough cutting tasks. Designed to handle hard materials, it’s ideal for cutting pavers, bricks, concrete blocks, rebar, and metal pipe. Typical applications…
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