If you’re in the market for a few power tools, often a combo kit will offer the best value and selection of tools. At the same time, you have to make sure you’re getting the power tools you need. In this article, we will explore Black and Decker vs. Makita combo kits and help decide … Read more
Most everyone has seen some variant of the Workmate by Black and Decker. This is the fold-up, portable little work bench/vise that’s about as invaluable to the DIY’er as an oven is to a baker. In a Hurry? Here’s A Quick Summary If the ability to clamp stuff is the biggest reason for buying, then … Read more
Routers and jigsaws are entirely different tools that perform different jobs. A router uses a spinning bit to cut slots, grooves, and finish edges. For example, tabletops often have their edges finished. A jigsaw uses a blade to cut through wood and can cut out different shapes. Keep reading Router vs Jigsaw to find everything you … Read more
When completing a DIY project, you’re likely going to have to paint your product at some point during the process. Often, people completing projects for the first time will apply a couple of coats of whatever paint they have laying around their house. They fail to recognize that the paint that they use could have … Read more
Are you currently looking to buy a trimmer? Have you narrowed it down to choosing between an Echo or a Stihl model? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The good news is selecting either brand will mean you’re getting an excellent machine. But, a choice has to be made, so we put Echo vs Stihl, the … Read more
We’re all looking for batteries that can do the job. Whether we’re talking power tools or just little things around the house, we like when a battery has the power needed and lasts a long time. Today we’re going to highlight the pros and cons of both the lithium ion battery and NiMH batteries, so you can … Read more
Finish carpentry is a major part of most any home renovation project, and all of the jobs that go along with it (trim, baseboards, crown molding, wainscoting, door/window casing, etc), are made much easier with some sort of pneumatic finish nailer. There are essentially four different types of guns in the ‘finish nailer family’: 15 … Read more
Along with the circular saw and cordless drill, miter saws and table saws are two of the most common power tools out there; walk into any halfway serious DIY’ers garage or workshop, and you’re liable to find both. But what’s the difference between a miter saw and a table saw? Obviously, if a lot of … Read more
Before the popularity of the impact driver, DIY’ers basically had two options when it came to power-wrenching (or driving): the torque wrench, and the standard electric drill. The drill was the go-to option for general purpose driving, drilling, and fastening, while the powerful wrench was typically used in automotive repair/restoration (removing lug nuts, frame/chassis bolts, … Read more
If you’ve recently been bitten by the power tool bug and find yourself doing a lot of online shopping and general perusing, you’ve no doubt noticed that air powered (pneumatic) tools are substantially less expensive than their cordless electric counterparts. Why is this? Are electric tools really that much better? Are pneumatic tools any good … Read more
All quality woodworking begins with ‘4-square’ lumber; lumber in which both faces and both edges are flat, perfectly square, and parallel to one another. Lumber can be milled several different ways, but by far the easiest and most efficient is to use a power jointer and planer. (Hand-milling is a beautiful art on its own, and … Read more
You may have not only wondered what the difference between a jigsaw and circular saw is, but also, as a DIY-er, which is the right one to purchase first? These are two tools with very different uses. It really all depends on what projects you will be using them for, and what types of cuts … Read more