Multi-tools are like the utility man in baseball – there to be useful for any situation that might arise. They might not be the first-choice or preferred option, but they’ll be effective no matter what you ask them to do. (We’ll consider Ben Zobrist the Leatherman of Major League Baseball, then). While there’s plenty of manufacturers … Read more
You’ve surely noticed by now all this talk of ‘brushless motors’ on cordless drills, hammer drills, etc. – it seems to be the biggest craze to hit the DIY/power tool market since cordless power tools themselves. But, like the famous Austin Powers line, you might be wondering – what does it all mean, Basil? What is a … Read more
Which is better – Milwaukee or Makita? Good question. In the world of power tools, they’re two of the heavyweights. Milwaukee, especially, in the past decade or so has really come to be regarded as the absolute best of the best; if you want to have an impressive tool collection, make your friends jealous, and … Read more
It used to be when you needed a new tool, you’d simply head down to the local hardware store and have a look around – probably chat with the clerk a bit about this or that, ask some questions, and then pick out what you wanted; what they had in stock was what was available … Read more
The DeWalt DWE575SB circular saw is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for something that is lightweight and low maintenance. It runs just 8.8 lbs. and comes equipped with an electric braking system. In this review, we’ll talk about some of the key features that make this baby … Read more
The power tool and DIY world are filled to the brim with all sorts of confusing terminology and funny-sounding names. And a lot of times, what someone calls a tool – or a variation of a specific tool – simply depends on what they learned growing up or what part of the country they come … Read more