Among the EHT staff’s favorite modern tool innovations is the laser measuring devices that are suited for the light-duty contractor and DIY’er. These tools are
YARDMAX®, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality outdoor power equipment (OPE), announced today the availability of its new line of YARDMAX Concrete Mixers, available in 1.6
Around seven years ago, I reviewed some high-performance metal cutting saws from Evolution Power Tools. A couple weeks ago, the company again reached out to
A Reference Guide for Pneumatic Fasteners By Steve Wilson
by Joseph Truini If you’re an active do-it-yourselfer, woodworker or hobbyist, you probably have to sand wood on a regular basis. The often tedious and
Cordless power tools … If you’re reading this blog then you probably use them — a lot. With their ample power and compact portability,
(guest post by Joseph Truini) For more than 85 years, rotary tools have been favored by woodworkers, metal fabricators, machinists, toy makers, hobbyists, jewelers,
When a company has been around for over 130 years, how do they stay innovative? If they’re smart, they keep an eye on evolving platforms
By Tom Matthews Power tools are big, noisy and fun, but it’s often the smaller tools that get the big jobs accomplished. Check out this
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care.
(guest post by Steve Wilson) These days, the default 16-oz. claw hammer spends more time coaxing things into place than it does driving nails into
ITC Confirms Bosch Infringes SawStop Patents: Judge Recommends Reaxx Importation Ban Tualatin, OR — December 1, 2016 On November 10th, the U.S. International Trade
When shopping for gifts this holiday season, keep in mind that new tools are always a good pick for a serious DIY’er. And if you
By Matt Weber Tile is a versatile building material that can be used for floors, walls, countertops and
Check out this video where the EHT staff tests the new Yardmax Log Splitter.
Get more from your power tools by using the right accessories. Tools are crucial for the professional craftsman or the serious DIY’er, but what if
By Matt Weber The garage: built to shelter vehicles but used for a little of everything. Whether your garage serves as a mechanic’s workshop, a
By Matt Weber Over the years I’ve found a few tools and devices that have made life on the jobsite a little easier or more
Check out these cool tools and gadgets we discovered on the show floor! The Straight Flush Saw This new handheld circular saw gives workers
SawStop Expects to Win Lawsuit Against Bosch – Reaxx Saw Would Be Unable to Enter U.S. Tualatin, OR — April 20, 2016
America was built on manufacturing and innovation.
By Matt Weber When the days grow longer and the grass turns green, most people are eager to welcome spring and its warmer, sunny weather.
Innovation can take many forms. For serious DIY’ers, innovation may mean a new project or a new
By Matt Weber Pliers, wrenches, screwdivers and more … You own them, you rely on them, and you know how to use them. And tool-makers
By Matt Weber Jigsaws are lightweight, easy to use and extremely versatile. To some degree, a jigsaw can perform the duties of a band saw,
Knowledgeable tradesmen and serious DIY’ers know that a quality pair of pliers goes a long way
Equip your garage, basement or workshop with the tools and supplies you need to tackle home projects, both big and small. Moduline Since the company’s
(guest post by Paul Kearney) Regardless of what type of project you may be going into, a good power tool will more often than not
Handy Tools for the DIY Woodworker By Tom Matthews SawStop Jobsite Saw The new SawStop Jobsite Saw is the first portable jobsite saw with flesh-detecting
A recent survey of consumers in the United States, China, Germany and France found that more than 65 percent of Europeans prefer products made in
An inexpensive, easy-to-use moisture meter is a valuable tool that every woodworker and DIY homeowner needs to
It has been said that tools are the bridge between man and machine. But many people might not have thought about the history of tools.
Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing
Driver Update By Larry Walton The modern world is held together with fasteners, and whether you’re putting
Extreme How-To speaks to Jon DeArment, president and COO of Channellock Inc., about the company’s long-standing tradition of manufacturing high-quality tools in the USA. How
Hands-down the most popular project among do-it-yourselfers, painting is a fundamental way to transform the look and feel of any room or object, indoors
New Tools & Accessories Impact Drivers are a relatively new power-tool category that’s taken the construction world by
The holidays seem to arrive sooner every year, so there’s no time like the present to organize your shopping list for friends and family. This
SawStop, LLC, the world leader in table saw safety, today announced the introduction of a new saw: the SawStop Jobsite Saw. This saw is the
The SKILSAW® brand began with the invention of the circular saw in 1924, and for decades their worm drive SKILSAWs have been regarded as the jobsite
Here’s a funny Craiglist ad I stumbled across this weekend. – M. Weber
Ever since the first caveman broke open a nut with a rock, we’ve used tools for anything and everything at work and at home. Lucky
By Matt Weber Fasteners hold together everything we build. These are the unsung heroes of construction, because
Thanks to more cutting edges and no center spur, the KIK spade bits from TG Tools can be used to drill curved holes. The spade
Use corded tools in remote areas that have no electrical supply. Supply power to electronic equipment for a campsite or tailgating party. Operate vital appliances
Like Pulling Teeth By Matt Weber If you’ve ever stripped a screw or broken off the head of a bolt, you know how frustrating it
By Matt Weber Jigs and tool accessories provide a handy way to get more efficiency, more versatility or more accuracy from your powered equipment. Attach
Have you ever used a circular saw blade backwards? For most jobs it’s a terrible idea and very dangerous. But for a certain few materials,
Organize your Equipment with a Modular Tool Storage System By Robert Robillard
Three things you need to know about the new Husqvarna HU675AWD mower: 1. This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) unit, meaning all the wheels
Elastilon Elastilon is a patented self-adhesive hardwood flooring installation system that can replace nails, nailing guns, compressors, messy adhesives, specialized
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty chainsaw built tough enough to withstand the roughest ranch and farm environments, then check out the new CS-590
Wooster Lock Jaw Approaching any job from the best possible angle can make a world of difference.
Sears asked me for a few quotes on “must-have woodworking tools”. They used my feedback along with that of a number of notable woodworkers
Dead power drill? You might need to replace the tool’s power switch. By Alyssa Vincent
Sink some teeth into your next project with The Bad Dog Biter. Available from Bad Dog Tools, the Biter attaches to an electric drill to
By Matt Weber Power tools are nice, but once America’s grid collapses in the wake of an electromagnetic pulse attack, how are you going add
Over the last several years impact drivers have launched to the top of the must-have tool list for DIY’ers and professionals alike. An impact driver
The EHT staff spent a few days in Chicago in October at the 2013 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. We were on the lookout for new products
By Matt Weber Drills and drivers make up the baseline of must-have DIY tools. If you don’t have one, you’re probably not getting much work
Hold it Together By Matt Weber
The following is a guest blog post courtesy of Dave Francis, National Safety Director for Little Giant Ladders. As the National Safety Director for an
I spent last Friday pulling tongue-and-groove pine off an old house that was built sometime in the 1940s. The house had been used by
Lightweight, powerful and eco-friendly, CORE’s Power Lok 40-volt cordless lawn equipment offers a split boom for various attachments including a string trimmer, hedge trimmer and blower.
Sanding is the foundation of any finishing project—or refinishing project. Whether you’re removing an old finish or preparing a piece of fine furniture, just about
The Extreme How-To staff recently spent a week in Las Vegas for the 2013 National Hardware Show. We exhibited our magazine at the show as
Oneida Super Dust Deputy Oneida Air Systems’ new Super Dust Deputy can turn your inefficient single-stage dust collector into a super cyclonic collector. This molded,
The National Hardware Show is a fun show for tool hounds and DIY’ers. Held this May in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s the prime place for
FAST. EASY. ACCURATE. Timberline Sharpener is the portable precise tool that works on any chainsaw. The key to the tool is a solid platform that
By Matt Weber A cutting tool is only as good as its blade, which is why professionals and savvy DIY’ers recognize the importance of regular
Ridgid R4090 Tile Saw, “The Beast” The EHT staff has relied on Ridgid wet saws for years, and we recently had the opportunity to
By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton Getting started in the morning has always been a challenge for me. Please don’t ask my wife about
By Matt Weber What can be said about the importance of accurate measuring? Without it, our buildings sure would look funny. Here’s a handful of
Veto Pro Pac Model XL The Veto Pro Pac Model XL is a rugged tool bag designed to address the many problems associated
ShopBot Desktop CNC Tool The ShopBot Desktop is a small-footprint CNC machine for hobbyists, educators, and small and mid-size business owners. It serves as
Matt Weber Modern technology is a mixed bag. Although I’m generally disappointed in the glaring absence of flying cars and hover-boards that I
The Energy Detective 5000-C The Model TED 5000-C home energy monitor comes with all the components necessary to keep track your home’s energy usage,
Equip your Favorite Workspace with these new tools and supplies. Gladiator Rack Shelving For storage of large, bulky items, homeowners can use the Gladiator
Tile is hard. Tile is unforgiving. Tile bends for no man, but when it’s under too much pressure, it can snap. The rigid ceramic or
By Charlie Self A Handy Technique for Treating Tools, Blades and More
By Matt Weber A Look at New Innovations in those Toolbox Staples.
Ridgid Roofing Cutter Ridgid’s new pneumatic roofing tool cuts roofing materials effortlessly. Its 9,600-SPM (strokes per minute) operating speed provides superior cutting in cold
Professional painters take note: The Scrammer is on its way. The multipurpose Scrammer
It’s time to give your lawn its back-to-school haircut.
We recently demonstrated a variety of tile-cutting tools for an upcoming EHT article. Check out our October issue for coverage on everything from old standards
By Matt Weber Over the course of many years and many flooring jobs, the EHT staff has developed a list of favorite flooring tools that
By: Hal Jones First off, I don’t hear anyone begging to return the days of anything goes when it comes to manufacturing safe products. But
Werner 16-ft ladder collapses to Six feet when Folded The Werner three section Aluminum Extension Ladder is a 16-ft. extension ladder that collapses to an
By Hal Jones Xtreme Access Sockets and Ratchets, Swiss Knife Utility Comes to Socket Sets
By Matt Weber How to Match the Air Supply to Your Air Tools
By Charlie Self Everyone Wants a Table Saw: Exploring Hybrid and Job Site Saws for the DIY Homeowner.
By: Hal Jones The soreness in my right shoulder wasn’t there yesterday. Today though it pains me to even do the simplest task such as
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
By: Hal Jones When we first got the HSA 65 to review I was interested in the 36 volt platform Stihl had just introduced. First
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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