Tools

Choosing the right circular saw can make all the difference between enjoying your time in the workshop, or deciding that you’d rather be doing something else than use this powerful tool for your project. Everything from a new deck to adding a gazebo for your family to enjoy – The best circular saws balance form,…

When working on construction sites or in your workshop, you sometimes have a need to break down cement or metal. Breaking down these two materials is not an easy task, but it can be done with a specific tool. That tool is an air hammer. An air hammer is something like a mini jack hammer;…

Ever since the Industrial Revolution changed the way that products and items were manufactured, tool designers have been coming up with new ways to streamline and perfect production. Tools such as corded power drills, angle grinders, and rotary tools have made construction exponentially simpler. Rotary tools were originally designed for use by experts machinists, who…

Whether you are a DIYer or construction is your business, a stud-finder is an essential tool for completing tasks such as framing drywall or even hanging pictures, TVs or other objects. Studs can hold much more weight than drywall, and the ability to find them will help ensure that whatever you are hanging remains securing…

The very first socket wrenches were crude tools with a square-shaped head, used by medieval monks in Europe to wind clocks. About 100 years ago, the design of socket wrenches evolved into the hexagonal shape still used today. Modern socket wrenches are designed to connect to sockets precisely engineered to match industry standard sizes, one…

Miter saws combine the flexibility of a lightweight, portable tool with the high-RPM blade speed and precision cutting of a power saw. Miter saws come equipped to adjust the cutting angle on any piece of wood, allowing for precise miter cuts every time. Compound miter saws allow the blade to be beveled to allow for…

In order to be a great woodworker, you need the proper tools on your side. One of the most vital pieces of equipment in any carpenter’s arsenal is the table saw. There are table saws of all sizes and orientations, but perhaps the best type of table saw for serious at-home woodworkers is the hybrid…

Every now and then, the walls and ceilings in your home reveal some noticeable damage. Cracks. Craters. Dents. This damage is unsightly at best, and needs to be fixed to maintain the aesthetic value of your home. But how do you fix these small, damaged spots. With putty, of course. And how do you spread…

Many materials are quite easy to attach together. Whether you’re taping paper, gluing down hardwood flooring, or nailing one piece of wood to another, one thing that these methods of attachments all have in common is that you need the right tools. When you’re joining two pieces of metal, the same holds true, but it’s…

Over time, many things began to show their age, from the walls in your house to an older piece of furniture. Even your car’s paint becomes dull and worn over time when exposed to rain, sunshine, and snow. What all of these things have in common is that when they begin to show signs of…

Cordless drills technology has made some impressive advancements in the past few decades. Whether you’re a contractor working serious construction jobs, or just performing routine tasks around the house, there’s a wide range of cordless drills to choose from. Each drill offers their own unique blend of the technologies and design quirks that are possible…

If you prefer to do things around your home without the expense of a contractor, you know that you need the right tools for your home improvement project. If you’re a crafter, you have the same concern: You have to have the best tools to get the job done quickly, easily, and effectively. Although you…