Vampliers Screw Extraction Pliers

By Robert Robillard

Vampliers Screw Extraction Pliers Review By Ralph Mroz Every tradesperson regularly runs into the problem of a screw drive stripping out, and now the screw can’t either be screwed in or backed out.  This is usually an issue with old screws or the cheap screws that come with so many products these days.  Of course,…

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RYOBI 40 Volt Leaf Blower

By Robert Robillard

RYOBI 550CFM/125MPH Leaf Blower RY40407VNM Review By Ralf Mroz It’s hard to say which battery-operated tool has made the biggest difference on the Jobsite, in landscaping, or just home maintenance, but certainly, the blower is welcome and well-used.  On the Jobsite it’s used for general clean-up, to blow sawdust out of table saws, to move…

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RIDGID Cordless Random Orbital and Sheet Sander Review

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID Cordless Random Orbital and Sheet Sander By Ralph Mroz All carpenters need sanders.  But do you need cordless sanders?  Well, the answer to that question is like the answer to most of life’s questions: it depends.  So, let’s take a closer look at the question and the RIDGID cordless sander. Controlled vs. Jobsite Environments…

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WORX 14-INCH CORDLESS CHAIN SAW REVIEW

By Robert Robillard

WORX 14-INCH 40 VOLT BRUSHLESS CORDLESS CHAIN SAW By Ralph Mroz I would submit that almost any trades person should have a small cordless chain saw in their bag of tricks.  Also, any homeowner that’s responsible for their own outdoor maintenance and has trees needs one. For homeowners: maintenance and emergency preparedness Trees need regular trimming…

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Cheap Tool?

By Robert Robillard

Let’s Ditch the term “Cheap Tool” – Tool Reviews by Ralph Mroz How many times have you heard  someone bash a tool as “a cheap piece of junk” when it didn’t meet their expectations?  How many times have you done so?  The fact is that the key phrase in the preceding is “didn’t meet expectations”. …

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DECKED Truck Bed Toolbox

By Scott Arnold

DECKED – Truck Bed Storage Solution I don’t think that the importance of tool organization in your truck, trailer or van can be overstated. Think about how much time and energy goes into looking for tools in messy and unorganized trailers, trucks or vans. That time should be time spent on task and not looking…

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Generac Speedwash 3200PSI Pressure Washer

By Robert Robillard

Generac Speedwash 3200PSI Pressure Washer 71430 Review Pressure washers are perfect for boat, deck cleaning, wood restoration, paint preparation, graffiti removal, and heavy equipment cleaning. We took a close look at the Generac Speedwash 3200PSI Pressure Washer. Heavy Dirt Cleaning Pressure washers use compressed water to create a powerful water streams that can be used to…

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Router Maintenance

By Robert Robillard

Woodworking Router Care and Cleaning As a carpenter I learned early on that tools need maintenance of they will not be ready for you when you need the. Your woodworking router is one of those tools. Regular Routine Checking You should conduct regular checks on the router so as to find out any damages. Ensure…

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