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 OX Tools Level Podcast: Tim Carter discusses the new OX Tools levels. There's a big difference between the Pro and Trade series. Check out the following photos of my OX Tools levels. CLICK HERE to buy your OX Tools Level!     Subscribe to the AsktheBuilder Podcast .

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"Watching all the blades being made in just hours, I marveled at the demand. If all those blades are not bought each day, they start to stack up somewhere!" Lenox Saw Blade Factory Tour - What a Fantastic Place! I was invited to do a spectacular factory tour where they make Lenox saw blades of Read More »

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Here are a few neat products I've held in my hands the first few days of September 2018 and feel you should know about: Werner 24-Foot Aluminum Extension Ladder With Leveling Legs   This is a nifty aluminum D-rung ladder that's rated for 250-pounds. I was able to easily carry it from up in my Read More »

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Etymotic Earplugs and Earphones - They Keep You Safe I had the chance to test out a pair of Etymotic earplugs and earphones for the past two months. It's important to realize that I've tried countless earplugs over the years constantly trying to find a pair that minimizes harmful noise but allows me to hear Read More »

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Pro for Sho Ear Muffs - They Offer You Their 34 DB of Protection The Pro for Sho ear muffs are quite interesting to me because of how compact they are. Each earmuff folds up under the over-the-head strap that connects them. That's the first thing I noticed when I removed them from the box. Read More »

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STIHL AK30 Battery - Same Size As AK20 But Way More Power The STIHL AK30 lithium-ion battery pack is loaded with power. Lots of it. It's 36 volts and has a 4.8 aH rating. That's fancy talk for your tool will run a much longer time. STIHL AK30 Comparison Table The first version of this Read More »

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Klein 44223 Spring-Assisted Open Pocket Knife - Tough as Nails The Klein 44223 spring-assisted open pocket knife will not disappoint you. The first thing I noticed when I removed it from the packaging is its weight. It's got some heft to it as it tips my accurate postal scale at 5.5 ounces. Weight can be Read More »

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Men's Crusher Hat Keeps You Cool and Shaded Three years ago I wore a wide-brimmed hat all summer as I re-roofed my house. It was an ill-fitting leather hat that cooked my skull. I wish I had had the Duluth Trading Men's Crusher Hat that I tested yesterday while doing amateur radio at the historic Read More »

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  IRWIN SPEEDBOR Blue-Groove spade bits feature a 40-percent thicker cutting edge to keep the bit cool and sharp. The shank is 25% larger for extreme durability. Get a set now for your toolbox. IRWIN SPEEDBOR Blue-Groove Spade Bits Will Power Your Profit I've used lots of spade bits in my career drilling thousands of Read More »

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Ring® Floodlight Cam Review - A Dream Security Spotlight My wife doesn't like our new Ring® Floodlight Cam. "You're a creeper," she says to me. That's because our Ring® keeps a vigilant eye on who comes down our driveway. She doesn't like to be watched so she's not happy with me. I tell her, "Just Read More »

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