For DIYers and professionals alike, pliers are a versatile, must-have tool for any toolbox. Over time, pliers have become designed for specific trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Whether you’re new to the do-it-yourself lifestyle, or you just want to learn more, lets dive into some crucial plier information. Plier Anatomy It’s necessary…
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Metabo HPT Introduces Four New Products in December 2022
Metabo HPT, known for providing ongoing product development to industry solutions in metalworking, woodworking, roofing, landscaping, and more, raises the bar with their corded and cordless tools. They continue to provide durability and innovation by adding four products to their power tool collection. 5″ 12 Amp Variable Speed Angle Grinder Metabo HPT released the next…
Biscuit Joiner vs Domino Joiner
Biscuit Joiner A biscuit joiner, sometimes called a plate joiner, is a tool to join two pieces of wood to create a biscuit joint. A biscuit joint involves inserting a compressed wood chip, the biscuit, in slots cut in the corresponding piece of wood. How it works A biscuit joiner uses a tiny circular blade…
Caulking Gun Buying Guide
If you are a homeowner, a caulk gun is one of those tools you will eventually need. It is surprising how often you will use it throughout the lifetime of your home. Whether you need it to seal a new bathtub or fix a drafty window, the list of tasks around the house that require…
What Type of Trailer Do I Need?
You’ve probably seen every type of trailer there is but would have no clue which one you need if the moment arose to purchase or rent one. Trailers are one of those things that you can’t really tell what it does without a little research. Maybe you need to haul dirt or possibly a new…
Angle Grinder Safety Guide
Angle grinders can be a very dangerous power tool. You have a blade spinning up to 11,000 RPM that may seem relatively harmless but could lead to serious injury. There are several safety technologies that have been introduced over the years that have made angle grinders safer, but if not used correctly, they aren’t helpful….
Types of Angle Grinder Wheels and Discs
An angle grinder is a much more versatile power tool than you might think at first glance and can be found in almost any trade industry, from construction to metalworking and even woodworking. What makes them so versatile is the many different angle grinder wheels and discs that can be used with them, such as…
Woodworking Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you can always learn something new. These 10 woodworking tips and tricks will help you accelerate and simplify your projects. With these helpful woodworking tips, you can improve your DIY skills and learn how to do home repairs, using tools past their intended use as well as other…
Must-Have Woodworking Tools
Whether as a hobby or as a career, getting into woodworking can seem daunting, given the myriad of hand tools, power tools, and more available tools. The saws alone are enough to make your head spin. Do I need a table saw? How about a miter saw? What is a jigsaw? But once you get…
How to Assemble a Toolbox
A proper toolbox is a great way to help you tackle almost any home repair or DIY-focused project. Toolboxes are an excellent way of organizing your tools and making them portable. Below, you can find our top 10 recommended tools that we think you should have in your toolbox.