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Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils
The other day we talked a bit about Staedtler’s aluminum-bodied mechanical pencils, and I briefly mentioned 2.0 mm lead sizes. What’s so good about 2.0 mm pencils? To be honest, I haven’t ever thought...
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New Milwaukee MAX BITE Torque Lock Locking Pliers
Milwaukee has added a new style of locking pliers to their Torque Lock locking pliers product line: MAX BITE curved-jaw pliers that are said to provide greater gripping force compared to standard...
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Deal: Family Handyman, PopSci, PopMech Subscriptions, $5 Each
Over at Amazon, they’re offering discounted 1-year subscriptions to a bunch of magazines, including Family Handyman, Popular Science, and Popular Mechanics, for $5 each. The subscriptions are of the...
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The Handle of My Dewalt Hickory Hammer is a Decomposing Sticky Mess, How to...
Back in January of 2012, a little more than 4 years ago, I bought a Dewalt 17 oz hickory-handled smooth-faced hammer. I intended to use this Dewalt hammer as my primary nail hammer, but lost track of...
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Should You Buy Bosch Starlock Blades for Your Older Oscillating Multi-Tool?
A couple of months ago, we talked a little about the new Bosch (and Fein) Starlock oscillating multi-tool accessory system, and then again with more Starlock details. The new Bosch Starlock...
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My Tuesday Morning Will Involve Replacing a Dryer Vent Duct
We had a new washer and gas dryer delivered on Friday. But… there was a problem with our vent, and because we couldn’t use the washer and dryer in the placement we wanted, we needed longer hoses than...
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What Goes into a Homeowner Essential Repair Supply Kit?
Mike M wrote in with a fantastic question! What should homeowners include in an essential home repair supply kit? O-rings? Washers? Adhesives? Hey, I was just looking at your essential tools for...
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Schlage Keypad Door Lock for Securing the Basement Door?
I replaced the knobs to the basement door last night with a privacy lock set. Previously, it had non-locking lever knobs, which my toddler son can easily open. I also bought a hook for the top of the...
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Tools and Tips for Replacing Interior Doors?
As mentioned in the other post about the Schlage keypad door locks, I’ll soon be replacing a bunch of interior doors. Why? Some have sizable gaps between the door and jamb. For a basement door, this...
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Reminder: Festool Tool Prices are Going Up Tomorrow (4/1/2016)
This isn’t any kind of April Fools Day joke. Tomorrow, 4/1/2016, many of Festool’s prices are going up. So how do you know whether that Festool tool or accessory you’ve been meaning to buy will be...
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Deal of the Day: Dremel Starter Rotary Tool and Accessory Kits (3/31/16)
Over at Amazon, there’s a one-day deal (3/31/2016 only) on several Dremel starter rotary tool and accessory kit bundles. These deals aren’t coming off as fantastic, but they still look to be quite...
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New Dremel Velocity Oscillating Multi-Tool
Dremel has come out with a new oscillating tool that they say is the Ultimate Remodeling Tool. The new Dremel Velocity VC60 oscillating multi-tool is indeed different from any other OMT currently on...
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Mininch Wrenchit Tool – a Slim Box End Wrench Multi-Tool for EDC
At first glance, the mininch WRENCHit, which I’m just going to write out as WrenchIt, looks like one of those slim box cutters, but that’s far from its function. The WrenchIt is a multi-sized box end...
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New Ryobi Garage Door Opener and Modular Accessory System
Ryobi has come out with a new garage door opener, model GD200, that has so many features I almost don’t even know where to begin. It’s powerful, with a 2HPS* motor. But it’s also ultra-quiet, with...
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Snickers Open Tool Backpack is Like a Wearable Bucket
Snickers workwear makes several open compartment tool backpacks that offer quick access to tools and supplies. Lots of contractors like to use 5 gallon buckets with tool organizer accessories, and...
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Pololu Arduino Day Discounts End Monday 4/4/16
I posted about several Arduino Day discounts last year, and intended to post about this year’s deals, but a bad cold interfered in my plans. But, there’s a bit of good news. While most Arduino Day...
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Thoughts About Field-Serviceable Hand Tools
I have a Leatherman OHT multi-tool (here’s the review), and it’s a fantastic multi-tool. The quick-access pliers are incredibly useful, and make this one of my favorite multi-tools ever. Its pivots...
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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drain Snake
Late last year, Ryobi came out with an 18V cordless drain snake. Now, it’s Milwaukee’s turn. Milwaukee recently announced a new M12 cordless drain snake that they say is the industry’s most portable...
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More Pro Tool Brands Need to Make Cordless Inflators!
Why don’t more brands make cordless inflators? It’s something a lot of readers have asked for, from brands like Dewalt and Milwaukee. But we still haven’t seen anything of the like. I’m sure they’re...
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Review: Milwaukee Jobsite Scissors
If you’ve been meaning to buy a new pair of general purpose scissors, these Milwaukee jobsite scissors are fantastic and should serve you well. Buy them! I could end things here, making this my...
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