When looking at chainsaws, there are a million different options with electric and gas-powered chainsaws leading the way. However, you might find yourself running across the same brand names and wondering how they stack up against each other. Does Poulan Pro vs. Husqvarna really stand a chance? Let’s find out! In this article, we’ll take … Read more
One question that we seem to get a lot of is: “can a dremel be used as a router?” Or, “can I use my dremel tool in place of a router?” While these are perfectly good questions, the answers aren’t necessarily as straightforward as ‘yes’ or ‘no’, so we figured we’d take the time to go … Read more
Considering that they both essentially just spin around really fast on an axis, have you ever wondered or asked yourself what the real difference is, other than size, between a dremel vs a drill? It’s a fair enough question, to be honest, and we get plenty of people asking whether they might just use one in … Read more
The Miter Saw vs Circular Saw conversation features two of the most popular power tools in the DIY world, and advertising will certainly have you believe that you need both. Is this true? Well, not exactly. While each tool definitely has its own specific uses and distinct advantages, you certainly don’t need both to have a … Read more
Having such a massive variety of power tools out there to choose from is great, but it can be a bit of a double-edged sword at times as well: when there’s a specific tool out there for every job imaginable, it can become a headache trying to decide which one you need. This can be … Read more
For cutting curved lines, people get into the scroll saw vs jigsaw debate. Which one of these tools is best for you, your projects, and your shop? While both are incredibly useful tools, there are some key differences you can think through when you want to make a choice. For example, don’t ever let anyone … Read more
The JawHorse by Rockwell and the Super Jaws by Triton are nearly identical tools; both are hands-free, heavy duty clamping devices that can function in an endless variety of different ways. We’ll go ahead and be straightforward here: we’ve used and tested both of these tools, and both are awesome products. We have zero reservations whatsoever … Read more
Let’s try to keep this as simple as possible. A jigsaw IS a reciprocating saw. It’s sort of like saying Diet Pepsi is a “type” of Pepsi. But, let’s dive deeper and learn what the differences between a jigsaw vs. reciprocating saw. A simple definition of a reciprocating saw is that the blade uses a … Read more
While shopping for a circular saw, you might’ve seen some that some of the saws were advertised as ‘trim saws’. This, understandably, can be a cause for a little confusion as both saws appear darn similar. So what’s the difference? Essentially, trim saws are ‘miniature’ circular saws – they’re the same tool (both circular saws), … Read more
Sanding, a lot of times, can be an enjoyable and even relaxing task. It’s relatively mindless, and the fruits of your labor are noticed immediately. However, it’s an even more enjoyable task when you’re using the right sander for the job. This article will go over how, why, and when to use each of the … Read more
It never ceases to amaze us how the smallest of details can cause such uproar and controversy among the handyman/DIY crowd. Framing nailers, for example. Are they not all created equally? I mean, once a 3.5” 16d nail is pounded down into material, does it really matter what tool was used to do the job? And … Read more
So you’ve got a looming project ahead that you’ve decided to tackle, and you’re even willing to drop a little cash on some brand new tools to help you get the job done right. But where to begin? The marketing world will have you believe that you need this, that, the other, and everything in … Read more