Do you have a chalk box or chalk reel? You know, that thing that looks like a teardrop and is coated in blue or red dust? I'll bet you never thought the design could be improved, right? Well, the caffeine-stoked engineers at Milwaukee Tools must have made a pot or two or three too much Read More »
Paslode Framing Nailer Model CF325XP The Paslode CF325XP framing nailer is a dream tool. It's a rough carpenter's go-to tool once he uses one for just ten minutes. This tool was so popular, I shared it with all my readers in my February 16, 2016 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Paslode CF325XP Benefits: no heavy noisy compressor no Read More »
You may not know this, but among other things I'm a master plumber. Yeah, the Ask the Builder founder is a plumber too! I've been one for over 35 years and during that time I've loved installing waste, vent and water supply lines. As you might expect, I've used beefy corded right-angle drills for decades to drill Read More »
Tim Carter talks about some of the many features of the Klein Tools MM700 auto-ranging multimeter in this video. This is the review Tim mentioned in his January 26, 2016 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. CLICK HERE to get one: http://amzn.to/1UcsIby
How many drills do you think I've owned? How many do you think I've tested? More than you can ever imagine to both questions. Is there a perfect drill? No. Different jobs require different drills. You have to consider exactly how you're going to use a tool nowadays because years ago you had just a Read More »
Here's my story about my Arlo HD Security Camera install, and I'm sticking to it. You need to know that I'm an official NETGEAR Ambassador and that they provided the Arlo HD Security Camera kit to me at no cost in exchange for just one thing. My HONEST and IMPARTIAL opinion. Believe me, I've TRASHED products Read More »
Are you old enough to remember the corded automotive trouble lights? You know, they had an aluminum housing, you put an incandescent bulb in it behind the protective wire cage and then you hooked it onto something so you could have light while you work? In the past few years, LED lights of all types, Read More »
Kobalt Socket Set - Gives You Extreme Access I can't think of anyone who can survive without a set of sockets and a ratchet. Well, maybe if you live in a cave with no nuts and bolts around. I was able to test the Kobalt Extreme Access sockets and ratchet and they're not bad. Read More »
How many jigsaws do you think I've used over the years? Three, five, seven or more? I've lost count. One thing I can attest to is the radical change in the design of these tools. Oh, and the features too! Let's go back in time. My first jigsaw had an on and off switch. You Read More »
You wouldn't think that you could improve a stalwart product like the Empire 7-inch pivoting rafter square would you? I've had one for decades. You can see a photo of mine below. It's rustier than an old nail. You can't even see the numbers any longer. Sure, I could have kept it oiled and rust-free, Read More »
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