Statistics tell use that tens of thousands of table saw accidents occur every year in the U.S. While these facts weren't enough for California to pass a law requiring all newly manufactured table saws to include special (but costly) safety equipment, it still should...
Hardware Tools
A Safer Way to Pull Out Nails
Ever notice how pulling out nails with a hammer claw leaves marks on the wood? Donald Shenk did, and he decided to do something about it. A skilled craftsman with a commitment to building more efficiently with wood, Shenk saw an opportunity to give the building and...
Product Review – DeWALT 18V Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit
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Who is the Biggest Tool….
Looks like the little fish just ate the shark. In a deal announced today, Stanley Works is buying Black & Decker for $4.5 billion. And Stanley Works CEO, John Lundgren is being named CEO of the combined company. According to the companies, the deal views the housing...
Harsh Environment for Tools
If there's one place you need specialized tools, it's in outer space. So it was interesting for me to read about tools NASA designs and how NASA designs them. After trying out a variety of tools in area hardware stores, one NASA engineer decided to use the handle...
Wonderful Duct Tape
Every handyman knows there's nothing a little duct tape can't fix. But did you know of the many things you can make from duct tape? This page from Instructables.com shows you them all, including a duct tape wallet, shoes, top hat and tie. Credit: Instructables.com
DeWalt TrackSaw
If you have ever done a site job and said, “Gosh, this would have been so much easier to do back at the shop with my table saw,” join the club. Sure, I have a circular saw and a couple of collapsible horses to do the larger cuts, but the lines are never as clean or...
The Fugitive
Everyone has seen the series or at least the movie with Harrison Ford. Well, if you liked it, I may have found the tool for you. And it may just help you find the "one-armed man." How, you may be asking, "Will I find the one-armed man?" Simple; you just need the bait:...
Working in the Dark
Whether doing plumbing or auto work, contractors and DIYers often find themselves reaching into dark corners. And often this work involves fumbling with a flashlight or lantern. This problem is solved with the new cuff light from Bossco International. The cuff...
Are You Baffled by Ergonomic Tools?
Tools used to be so easy. Shovel, rake, hoe—they all had nice straight handles. Then the ergonomic revolution came along and swept that all away. Now everything has got some crazy bend to it. It's easy to get blown away by the options.CableOrganizer.com has some...