Tools

• Handy Tools for 2019

  Tool Reviews, Tools March 5, 2019 Sonia

  

  From the weekday jobsite to the weekend home-improvement project, there’s a lot of work to be done, and for that we need tools. Here’s a rundown of some handy new items for your toolbox and workshop.

  

• Drill Bit Guide for DIY’ers

  Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools February 15, 2019 Sonia

  

  From routing wires to drilling pilot holes for fasteners, drill bits are indispensable tools for the professional tradesman as well as the DIY homeowner. In this article, EHT explores a wide range of drill bits to cover the basic types and their various applications.   Twist Bits and Common Materials The standard twist-type drill bit is the most mass-produced drill […]

  

• Advancements in Fasteners

  Tool Reviews, Tools January 7, 2019 Sonia

  

  You can’t overstate the importance of reliable fasteners, and that’s why industry leaders routinely upgrade their product lines to make them stronger, easier to use, and more rust-resistant than ever. Here’s a look at some new and improved products that help hold the world together. Innovations from U2 Fasteners When it comes to construction and decking screws, the EHT team […]

  

• SawStop Announces Key Management Changes

  Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, News and Updates, Saws, Tools, Woodworking December 18, 2018 chad

  

  Appoints New CEO and CFO Tualatin, Oregon – December 17, 2018: SawStop, LLC today announced key management changes, effective January 1, 2019. Company Co-Founder and President Dr. Stephen Gass, the inventor of SawStop’s industry-changing contact detection technology, will step down from his role as president. Dr. Gass will take on a new role as Vice President of Innovation, focusing his efforts […]

  

• New Task-lighting Products for Jobs around the House

  Tool Reviews, Tools November 19, 2018 Sonia

  

  Not much work gets done if you can’t see what you’re doing. Whether working at night or within interior locations with low visibility, task lighting is an indispensable aspect of the job. For many years, halogen work lamps were the go-to solution to splash a lot of light around a project site. Although they put the light where it was […]

  

• A Close Look at Benchtop Sanders

  Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools October 25, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Joseph Truini

  

• DIY Tool Sharpening With The Work Sharp

  Sharpening Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools, Woodworking September 13, 2018 chad

  

  By Chris Loeffler Your tools are the most important part of your arsenal for every DIY project, whether installing wainscoting or embarking on a complete hardwood floor replacement. Keeping your tools in optimal condition means maintaining razor-sharp, consistent edges that are durable while minimizing material take-off. What’s the point of a fine tool, if you’re going to hog off your […]

  

• 14 Essential Tools for a Carpenter Helper’s Toolbox

  Tool Reviews, Tools August 2, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Steven Willson Most carpentry contractors need to hire extra employees many times during a typical year, depending on the season or amount of work under contract. It’s helpful if new helpers can bring their own tools — usually hand tools that aren’t too expensive — to a jobsite. As helpers move up the pecking order and assume more responsibilities, […]

  

• 5 Types of Jobs a Multi-Tool Makes Easier

  Tool Reviews, Tools February 14, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Fran J. Donegan

  

• New Concepts in Circular Saws

  Tool Reviews, Tools January 17, 2018 Sonia

  

  Circular saws are the go-to tools for making fast, accurate cuts in lumber, plywood, metal and more. Whether configured as a grab-and-go handheld, an angle-cutting miter saw, or a rip-ready table saw, these jobsite workhorses have been relied on for years for construction inside and outside the home. These days, tool designers are tasked with making a good tool even […]