The Many Faces of Systainer
Sometimes it is easier for a manufacturer to go with an existing tool storage brand and just rebrand than build their own. This seems...
The Hardware Stores Of Yesteryear
I love old photographs. They illustrate a time and place now extinct, that often exist only in the memories of those who were there....
WD-40 – The Name Explained
The other day I picked up a can of WD-40, and I got to thinking. I know WD stands for “water displacement,” but what...
History of the Drill
In modern times, drills are a common household and construction item. Gone are the days of hand drills, though they do sometimes serve a...
Get Every Manual for Any Product for Free – No Sign up
Ever need a manual but you go searching and cannot find it or end up on some scam site that wants your credit card...
Cordless Power Tools: Do You Need Them?
Author - Will Mears
A Few Things the Homeowner/DIY’er Should Consider
Let’s face it, the vast majority of us would be perfectly satisfied owning a minimal...
How to Reduce Planer Snipe
If you're into woodworking as a hobbyist or a professional, you have undoubtedly toyed with the idea of investing in a thickness planer at some point....
What Your Tools Are Made Of
To be completely candid, up until just a couple years ago, I could have cared less about what materials my power tools were made...
The Difference Between Brushed and Brushless Motors
These days, buying a new power tool is all about getting the best “bang for your buck.” The best quality for the lowest price...
Pocket Knife Features 101
For generations, knives have been a go-to must-have tool for the tradesperson to keep in their pocket. No matter what line of work, I...
The Difference Between a Drill and Impact Driver
We have explored a lot of commonly asked tool questions lately in informational articles. We've looked at What Your Tools Are Made Of where we...
The Difference Between a Hammer Drill and Rotary Hammer Drill
If you ever find yourself wandering the tool aisles in search of the perfect tool for your job but remain a bit confused about...
How To Use A Multimeter
In recent months we've explored a lot of key topics in our informational articles. Our goal has been to explore common questions relating to...
How to Keep Cutting Tools Razor Sharp
In the world of woodworking, and all things sharp, few things are as important as your cutting tools. With the advent of a lot...
How Does An Inverter Work?
In our latest addition to our informational series, we are going to take a dive into a pretty scary topic. Now, we’ve featured a...
Driver Bit Types Explained
We've all done it at least once. You go to the hardware store and grab the right length fastener for the job, then get...