Having the right drill bits on hand is critical, whether you’re a weekend warrior, or a professional carpenter or contractor. Considering the sheer volume of different bits on the market, this is easier said than done, and it gets even more complicated once you realize that not all measurements correspond to standard bit sizes. Today, … Read more
A greenhorn DIY’er is strolling about his or her local hardware store, checking out some cool new products, toying with the idea of adding another tool or two to the growing arsenal that’s accumulating in the garage back home. Quick Look: Our Top Rated Hammer Drills Hammer Drill Name Quality Price Our Rating DeWalt DCD985B … Read more
Drill bits are useful tools that almost everyone will find they need at some point. It doesn’t matter if you’re a DIYer or a professional. However, if you want to avoid damaging whatever material you’re drilling into, you have to know essential information on drill bits. For example, what is a 10 24 tap drill … Read more
Drill bits are useful tools that almost everyone will find they need at some point. It doesn’t matter if you’re a DIYer or a professional. However, if you want to avoid damaging whatever material you’re drilling into, you have to know essential information on drill bits. For example, what is a 1/4″ 20 tap drill … Read more
Considering that they both essentially just spin around really fast on an axis, have you ever wondered or asked yourself what the real difference is, other than size, between a dremel vs a drill? It’s a fair enough question, to be honest, and we get plenty of people asking whether they might just use one in … Read more
So what’s the difference between that noisy corded drill out in your garage and the sleek, new, cordless one sitting next to it on the workbench? The obvious difference is mobility; pop the battery in your cordless drill, and you’re free to roam until your heart’s desire (or until your battery power runs out of … Read more
Few things are a bigger pain in the rear then breaking off a bolt or screw while you’re in the middle of a project. Not knowing how to remove a broken bolt in these instances can be stressful, and you may be worried about whether or not your project can be salvaged. Fear not! With the … Read more
Tap and die sets are an important tool for professional tradespeople, especially those in the automotive industry, but can be just as effective in a home DIY toolkit as well. The catch is that there are a lot of different options available. While the variety of options is nice, it can make it difficult to … Read more
If you are looking to start your workshop or want to add some ammo to your inventory, you may be considering some new cordless power tools. Seeking out the best cordless power tools can take a lot of time if you aren’t sure where to look. Luckily, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Let’s … Read more
So, your inner Hank Hill or Tim the Tool Man is itching to build something new. That’s fantastic news, but where do you begin? How do you turn that bookshelf idea on Pinterest into reality? The answer is simple: Every carpenter needs the right woodworking power tools. Without the best woodworking tools, your project ideas … Read more
Using new tools can be a little intimidating, especially if they are cordless power tools that you have little or no experience using. Cordless power tools are also a very broad category that includes countless offerings. Today, we’re going to focus on two specific cordless power tools. The hand drill and circular saw. What You’ll … Read more
Perhaps you’re just getting started in DIY and wondering what are some of the essential tools you’ll need to actually start making things. It’s all well and good to scour Pinterest for hours and come up with ideas of what you might do… But what about when it comes time to actually create? Do you have what you … Read more