One of the biggest problems when looking for a cordless screwdriver is the frequent contradictions in various cordless screwdriver reviews. Even the best cordless screwdriver is not designed for heavy-duty use such as building a deck or sandbox. As a result, users are often disappointed with the screwdriver being too weak when they use them for a…
Choosing a quality cordless drill is not as cut-and-dry as simply selecting the model with the biggest battery. Drills of different voltages may prove more useful in certain situations, and brushless motors tend to run longer than their counterparts on the same battery. The best cordless drill for one person may feature quick-charge ability while size or torque are…
Whether you hunt for sport or food, having a good reloading press in your workshop allows you to reload cartridges and shotgun shells for less cost than it takes to purchase new cartridges. Hand loading can result not only in less cost over time, but can also increase accuracy or improve the quality of the…
The best tap and die set contains a wide assortment of taps and dies. Since there are two standards in the U.S., you should purchase a set that offers both metric and SAE sizes. Unless you are extremely slow and careful, using plenty of cutting oil is going to be crucial to successful threading, as lack…
The top mechanics tool set will have more than just sockets and wrenches and is a great starting point to a household tool set. It will include nut drivers and the wide variety of tools needed for most common applications. For convenience and simplicity, a quality tool set should include drivers with interchangeable tips to reduce the size and…
Rather than simply duplicating various handheld saws, powered saws have evolved to fill niches of their own. For example, a radial arm saw expands on the capabilities of a miter saw and circular saw, but does not directly duplicate either. Powered saws come in three primary categories: Continuous Band, Reciprocating Blade, and Circular Blade. Band…
Saws have been in use for thousands of years, branching out to fill specific niches as the times, technology, and materials required. Today’s “complete” tool collection will include a variety of saws, from coping saws to hacksaws to any of a number of specialized table saws, and sometimes includes more than one saw of a…
The best combination wrench set will include a large selection of both SAE and metric sizes. It will be well-crafted and balanced for comfortable use. Different types of sets are best suited for specific applications, such as a ratcheting wrench being used to access tight places where the wide angle of rotation used by other wrenches is not…
Craftsmen and trade workers will tell you that the best claw hammer depends on the job you are working on. A long-handled hammer allows you to drive nails faster and apply more leverage when pulling, but there are always occasions when a shorter handle lets you get into difficult spots. Even the hammer head makes a difference,…
Having a good adjustable wrench (sometimes referred to as a crescent wrench – although that’s actually a specific brand of adjustable wrench) in your tool kit, can save the day when nothing else will do. The adjustable jaws allow you to grip bolts that that are no longer suitable for fixed-size wrenches, and quick jobs…