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Dan Maxey

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Dan handles all the day to day production of video content and brand management. When not working he is traveling or working on some sort of Jeep CJ project.

Gear Wrench – Innovative Hand Tools

I have been a fan of GearWrench for years, I loved their ratcheting wrenches and have had a set for years.  GearWrench has changed...

Metabo SSW18 LiPower 18V 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench

I am loving Metabo, it's a workers tool, a tool that gets the job done, a tool that won't let you down.  So far...

ACDelco ARW1201 12V 3/8″ Ratchet Wrench

It's no secret that the powered ratchet is one of my favorite tools.  It is great for getting into tight spaces and has the...

Fusion Marine Stereo MS-RA200 – Kawasaki Mule 610 XC Project

The Mule is cool, but it's even cooler with a stereo.  It is hard to find a stereo for the Mule, it needs to...
Weller Solder iron

A guide to better soldering from Weller

I like to solder, its one of those skills that takes patience and practice and when done right, it creates a strong bond.  Another...

ACDelco ARD847L 8V Drill/Driver and LED Flashlight

ACDelco continues to amaze us over here at TIA and the only problem we hear about is that they sell out so fast from...

Milwaukee 2432-22 M12 Propex Expansion Tool

The Milwaukee 2432-22 M12 Propex Expansion Tool is the coolest tool you probably have never heard of unless you're a plumber.  This tool performs a...

METABO CORDLESS WORKSITE RADIO RC 14.4 – 18

We have checked out a few job site radios recently and they have a host of different features.  One thing that boggles our minds...

QuickCable Rescue 1800 Jump Pack – We put it to the test!

Ahh winter, the time when car batteries seem to fail in drones.  I worked a car dealership back in the 90's and in the...

Metabo Cordless Jig Saw STA 18 LTX – Work Don’t Play

I like to think of Metabo as the Unimog of tools.  The Unimog is a truck made by Mercedes Benz that is known for...

Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8″ Ratchet Kit 2457-21 in Action

We have had a lot of Milwaukee posts lately, sometimes when I leave town Eric goes Milwaukee crazy.  Well today I am Milwaukee crazed!...

Rockwell – Trans4Mer JigSaw RK2516 – Exclusive In Action

We feel pretty lucky here at Tools In Action, lately we have had a good streak of getting you exclusive looks at new tools....

2011 GIE Expo Coverage – Highlights

In our first GIE post we talked about UTV's. Here are some more highlights from the 2011 GIE Expo. Agri-Fab - agri-fab.com Agri-Fab showed off its SMARTLINK™...

2011 GIE Expo Coverage – Utility Vehicles

What the heck is GIE you ask?  GIE is Green Industry & Equipment Expo, it is a mecca for good ole boys.  I can...

DIY How To Regrout Tile and Win a Dremel MultiMax MM20 Oscillating Tool

Dremel is at it again, showing you how to do a project. Then giving one lucky Tools In Action reader a Dremel MultiMax.  This...

DEWALT DCS391L1 20V MAX 3.0 Ah Max Li-Ion Circular Saw Kit

We have been using the 20V line for a little while now and really like the run time and power of these tools.  The...