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The 5 Best Hand Powered Drills [Ranked]

Hand drills are sometimes panned as old-fashioned tools, but they offer a high degree of control for serious woodworkers. In this post we examine five of the best selling rotary drills on the market and see how they compare. The best of the bunch is probably the Fiskars Manual Rotary Craft Hand Drill. Buyers say that […]

The 5 Best Drywall Screw Guns [Ranked]

In the old days, if you were hanging dry wall you’d have to drive 6,000 drywall nails a day to attach 3,000 square feet of drywall.That’s the old way. Luckily, we now have specialized power tools to make working with drywall much, much easier.A drywall screw gun is similar to a drill, but is designed […]

The 5 Best Tool Backpacks [Ranked]

Tool backpacks are ideal work accessories for contractors and technicians who need to transport large quantities of specialty tools and maintain easy access to them while on job sites (Source). Tool backpacks commonly feature a variety of strategically sized and located internal/external pockets, top carrying handles, impact and water resistant molded bases, padded shoulder straps, and […]

The 5 Best Cabinet Table Saws

Cabinet table saws get their name from their cabinet-style base (Source). As opposed to contractor saws that are designed for jobsite portability, cabinet table saws are more substantially constructed and designed to exceed the performance requirements of professional and hobbyist woodworkers (Source). As well, this brand of table saw is constructed from sturdier components (iron and steel) […]

The 5 Best Chainsaw Sharpeners [Ranked]

Chainsaw sharpeners are designed to revitalize dulled links (Source). This makes chainsaws more gas-efficient and safe to use (Source). These sharpeners are designed to accommodate the most common types (.404, 3/8, .325) and if you’re in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact the manufacturer prior to purchasing (Source). Probably the biggest buying consideration you’ll have to make is […]

The 5 Best Tool Vests [Ranked]

Tool vests provide technicians and hobbyists a comfortable and convenient way to store gear- keeping a variety of tools on hand for easy access (Source). They typically feature strategically placed pockets and adjustable shoulder straps to accommodate different-sized users and bulkier winter clothing (Source). How They CompareThe Stanley Fatmax, Holmes, and Leapers tool vests are lightweight, mesh […]

The 5 Best Crimping Tools [Ranked]

Ferrule crimping pliers are specialized hand tools that crimp different sizes and types of of ferrules, terminals, and connectors (Source). These crimping tools will solderlessly conjoin two pieces of metal by manipulating one or both of them in a way that makes them bind to one another (Source). The result of this ‘conjoining’ is referred to as […]

The 5 Best Telescoping Extension Ladders [Ranked]

Telescoping ladders are lightweight & portable extendable ladders, built from aluminum, that are designed for professional and residential use (Source). They generally work by press-and-release buttons that enable you to ratchet the rungs to different heights (Source). If you weigh over 200 lbs you might be best served purchasing a traditional extension ladder because some buyers in […]

The 5 Best Compact Circular Saws [Ranked]

Compact circular saws are lightweight, electric-powered, mini saws that employ a flat, round blade to cut a variety of materials- generally metal, plastic, wood and even stone (with a diamond cutting edge) (Source). Great for one-handed use, they employ ergonomic handles with with on/off triggers switch and metal/plastic guards to ensure the saw-operator doesn’t accidentally come […]

The 5 Best Dial Test Indicators [Ranked]

Indicators refer to various types of instrument gauges employed to surgically asses diminutive distances and angles, amplifying them to make them more obvious (Source). As the name implies, they provide an ‘indication’ to the user’s naked and undiscerning eye that which they can’t see. When it comes to choosing between horizontal or vertical dial test indicators, one […]