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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.

General 505 – POWER PRECISION ENGRAVER – Review

Ever since I was a kid I have liked engravers,  its a kind of tool head graffiti. I like to engrave everything from my...

ROCKWELL VersaCut RK3440K Mini Circular Saw – Review

If your an avid Tools In Action reader,  you already have seen a sneak peek at the RK3440K RockWell VersaCut from our 2011 NHS...

Generac iX800 Generator/Inverter – Review

Since 1959 Generac has been known for building some good quality generators.  Generally, I like their products, we went searching for a small portable...

MIRKA CEROS 5″ Electrical Sander MIM55020CAUS – Review

Let me just start by saying sanders do not really excite me, until now that is.  I needed to find a sander to sand...

Craftsman Experience Bloggers Summit as Told by Dan

We live about 40 minutes nw of Chicago (5 hours with traffic) So driving was not an option.  Eric being the genius travel coordinator...

Dewalt Heat Gun D26960 – Review

Is it hot in here or is it just me!  No it's the DEWALT D26960.  I have gone through 3 heat guns, 2 were...

Coleman Shows Off New Power Tool Line Up at NHS 2011

Coleman was showing off a new line of cordless garden and power tools at the show, we snapped some pics. The 18V battery packs...

Maxxeon WorkStar 220 Pocket Flood Light – Review

Men love LED lights and knives I don't know why, but we just do, they fascinate us.  There is nothing better than having a...

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Rotary Tool Kit 2460-21 – Review

Wisconsin is widely known for its cheese, but some may say it’s also known for the birthplace of the rotary tool.  While Dremel may...

2011 National Hardware Show – Wrap Up Part 2

Ok, so you saw part 1 of the wrap up here is part 2. Eric decided it was a good idea to drink up...

2011 National Hardware Show – Wrap Up Part 1

Well the show is over and we learned some things, the number one being don't gamble in Vegas. We saw a lot of new...

NHS 2011 News

Between the booze and gambling in Sin City we still found some time to actually see a tool show. Here are some notable items...

MI-T-M CV-2600 Chore Master Pressure Washer – Review

Pressure washers are a great tool to have around for any home owner from washing decks to washing cars they provide and awesome amount...

WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Liner – F150 EcoBoost Project

A work truck is like your home, you spend all day in it and with todays economy you want to take care of it...

Weathertech No Drill Mud Flaps- Ford F150 EcoBoost Project

You get a new vehicle drive through a mud puddle and wham! The entire side of your truck is caked with mud splattered up...

Husky Caulk Tool

  Every once in a while we come across a cool little tool that will make a job easier.  Having the right tool for the...