Tool Information

Everywhere you look there is something new in the power tool world.  The power tool world is an amazing place with new technology gaining ground every day.  It’s easy to get lost in the technology and lost in the new product innovations.  That’s why we created a section on Tools in Action that talks about power tool information.  This section is dedicated to the understanding of power tools and more.  We will dig deep into power tool manufacturers and understand the workings of the power tool world.  We will continue to add new and exciting features to this section, power tool information.  You will be able to learn about things such as Craftsman history, what do do with sawdust or understanding ladders.  Bookmark this page as we will be updating it on a regular basis.  Do you have ideas you want to share with the world.  Contact us and let us know.  Who knows maybe you can see your idea below.

Power Tool Safety

You have noticed we have written a lot of articles about power tool safety and that is because we have.  We feel very strong...

Workplace Safety

      We have seen more and more people started to get hurt for some reason.  We see it on the job site and at homes,...

All About Ladders – Ladder Ratings

  We had a post in our forums with a question pertaining to ladders, so we thought it would be a good time to dig...

Exstension Cords Tips and Tricks

Extension Cords, what would we do without them?  Well I guess we would be using cordless tools or each corded tool would have a...
A close-up of sawdust shavings for our article 9 practical uses for sawdust

9 Practical Uses for Sawdust

Sawdust...a pesky byproduct of a woodworking, carpentry, or just general construction projects. It gets in your eyes, your noise – I bet you can...

Screws VS Nails for Woodworking and Carpentry Projects

"When to use screws vs nails" is a question we have seen pop-up again and again in our Tools in Action forum. Lucky for...

Helpful Tips 101

Over the years we have heard some pretty cool tips and tricks we thought we would share with you.  We haven't tried them all,...

The Milwaukee SAWZALL – History

In my opinion Milwaukee makes the best reciprocating saws and blades on the market.  They invented the technology, here is a short interesting video...

The Madness They Call Harbor Freight

If you are reading this, you obviously love tools.  A Harbor Freight recently opened up here in my home town and it has been...
6 gas engine tips for summer ope

Wake-up After Winter: 6 Gas Engine Tips for OPE

Do you love the performance of your summer outdoor power equipment (OPE), but hate the fight it gives you each spring after being in...
Arctic Cove 18V Bucket Top Misting Fans

Arctic Cove 18V Bucket Top Misting Fans Coming This Spring

While walking the aisles of Home Depot I noticed an interesting product coming this spring, Arctic Cove 18V Bucket Top Misting Fans. This simple...

Craftsman Tools In Retrospect – A 50 Year Comparison

Part of growing up is listening to your parents and grandparents gripe about how expensive everything is now. They'll tell you how in their...

Who Makes What Tools?

  As we've touched on in various articles in the past like our "10 Hand Tool Brands That Don't Get The Love They Deserve", when...

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...