For as long as I can remember, I've known there's no better way to throw out your back than to shovel snow or dig a trench. But digging a hole wouldn't be half as bad if it wasn't so awkward. Leaning over puts all the pressure on the back. Now the BackSaver Grip comes...
Hardware Tools
Measuring Made Easy
Of all the tools I own, the tape measure is my number one nemesis. If I take a measurement twice, I get two different numbers. If I take the measurement three times, I'll get three different numbers. It's amazing, I'm like a magician when it comes to generating bad...
Fuego Saw Giveaway
There's no better time to sign up to win power tools than at the holidays! Ridgid, the tool guys, are sponsoring a 25-day giveaway of the new Fuego 6 1/2" framing saw on Toolmonger.com. The 'Monger bloggers have set up a contest where tool lovers write in with a...
World’s Safest Table Saw
The numbers are staggering—one table saw injury in the U.S. every nine minutes, over 60,000 injuries a year for $2 billion in related costs. One out of every 100 table saws will be involved in a serious accident each year. Everyone, from the unfortunate worker to the...
Power Tool Racing
Proving that any machine with a motor can be raced, Hazard Factory hosted the 2006 Seattle Power Tool Race this past weekend. Participants were invited to modify their favorite power tools, converting them into vehicles that competed in head-to-head races along a...
Ryobi Radial Saw Recall
Effective immediately all owners of Ryobi model RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws should stop use and contact Ryobi customer service at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET to arrange for return of a portion of the saw in exchange for $75. There is no repair...
Killer Drill
The cordless drill one day might replace the dog as man’s best friend. If that day ever came, the most popular “breed” could very well be the C12 from Festool. This industry-first cordless drill with a brushless motor is not only a pound lighter and 25% smaller than...
The Right Wrench
Why is it the one wrench missing from a set is always the one you need most? Now with LoggerHead Tools’ new Bionic Wrench, a three-piece set does the work of 30 different sizes. The Bionic Wrench removes the guesswork of determining how large a nut or bolt is. Gone...
The Ridgid Reputation
Sometimes it's not about the hip and new, but the tried and true. For example, what garage doesn't have a wet vac? Well, it should! My parents' experience in this week's New Hampshire floods is a case in point. Last weekend, I was visiting them in Southeastern New...
Quick on the Draw
When I hear the words “pump-action,” I think shotgun, not screwdriver. Lee Valley is out to change this with their Autoloader Screwdriver. A handy 6-in-1 tool, the Autoloader holds six different bits, all housed within a clear chamber. To change bits, users need only...