Ryobi TEK4 Flashlight

By Robert Robillard

Ryobi TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight Model RP4400 REVIEW The folks at Ryobi recently sent me a bunch of their TEK4 cordless tools to evaluate.  I chose to evaluate the TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight first because I was intrigued by it. First Impression: The Ryobi TEK4 Flashlight is a cool looking little light.  I liked it’s size and…

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Milwaukee Thunderbolt Drill Bits

By Robert Robillard

14 PC Milwaukee® Thunderbolt® Titanium Coated Drill Bits 48-89-0011 I break drill bits all the time.  A simple IPE deck install sometimes requires a dozen drill bits. Up until now I just wrote off the drill breakage to part of doing business.  That is until I came across the Milwaukee Thunderbolt drill bits. When I…

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Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench

By Robert Robillard

Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench Review The folks at Black & Decker recently sent me their ratcheting ReadyWrench.  I was intrigued by this innovative tool and wondered if it was good enough to replace an entire set of wrenches. The Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench offers the convenience of color-coded socket sizes for easy visibility and…

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Fagor America Refrigerator Recall

By Robert Robillard

Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Fagor Refrigerators Units: About 1,400 Importer: Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J. Hazard: The refrigerator’s control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to…

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Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Ideal for professional remodelers, carpenters, and contractors, the Paslode  IM250A Fuel-Powered Cordless 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer allows you to do all of your finish carpentry nailing without pneumatic nailers, hoses, or compressors to drag around.   You can save as much as 40 minutes a day from not…

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Shockwave Impact Duty Drivers

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty™ Magnetic Nut Drivers Milwaukee® Shockwave Impact Duty™ Magnetic Nut Drivers are engineered for extreme durability and up to 10x life of conventional nut drivers. These nut drivers are made with a proprietary steel and heat treated to control hardness. I immediately noticed two features that contractors and DIY-ers will like.  The Shockwave™ Impact…

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Paslode Fuel and Nail Combo Packs

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Fuel and Nail Combination Packs I recently have been testing the Paslode CF325 cordless framing nailer.   The nailer came with a package of nails and fuel all in one.   Paslode calls it their “Fuel and Nail Combo Pack.”Fuel and Nail Combo Packs come in two sizes: 1,000 nails with one Quicklode™ fuel cell and…

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DELTA 18-900L 18-inch Laser Drill Press

By Robert Robillard

DELTA Drill Press Review: A drill press is a versatile and functional tool for any workshop.  A drill press is designed to drill precise holes or bore holes to exact depths, consistency being the key. There are 2 standard models to choose from: bench-top and floor models. When you think of drill presses there’s not much to…

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