The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for most, that means buying gifts for the people in your life. Running store to store on Black Friday looking for the hottest deals can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Save yourself some stress and check out our 2022 Gift Guide.Let us…
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Makita Released Newest ConnectX Portable Backpack Power Supply
Makita ConnectX is a gas-replacement solution with commercial power equipment designed to be used with the ConnectX Backpack Power Supply. Makita boasts unmatched LXT compatibility with two Portable Backpack Power Supply models, PDC01 and PDC1200A01. Both have four terminals and hold up to four 18V LXT batteries to use directly with ConnectX power equipment. You…
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…
Beginner’s Guide to Router Bits
You might ask yourself what a wood router is used for and why you need one. Wood routers are an excellent tool for cutting joints, making duplicates from patterns, making decorative surface cuts, and much more. The wood router is one of your collection’s most valuable and versatile woodworking tools. However, the router will only…
DEWALT Releases 20V Cordless Biscuit Joiner
There is a myriad of ways to join wood, and every woodworker has their preferred style. One of the easier ways is via a biscuit joiner. DEWALT wants to assist with making things easier in your workshop with the release of their 20V MAX XR Cordless Biscuit Joiner. The new joiner is the latest addition…
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….
Crescent Enters Circular Saw Blade Market
The circular saw blade market is dominated by top brands such as Diablo, DEWALT, Irwin, Makita, and so many more. Crescent is looking to drive itself to the top of the saw blade market by introducing its new circular saw blades. These new blades aim to be longer-lasting, more precise, and handle longer use without…
Werner Releases Glidesafe Ladders
Werner introduced a new innovation to the ladder market that addresses a growing problem, jobsite fatigue. Most extension ladders are heavy and bulky, so using them can lead to back pain, arm pain, and more. The new Werner GLIDESAFE Extension Ladder features a patent-pending technology that provides up to 50% assistance while raising the ladder…
Buyers Guide: Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters
Buying a new water heater is a part of life if you’re a homeowner. Fortunately, they have a long shelf life, but inevitably you’ll have to replace the one in your home. Once that time comes, you may be faced with purchasing a gas or electric water heater. You’ll probably ask yourself what’s the difference between the…
Outdoor Power Equipment Safety
Whether you’re a professional using these tools or a homeowner working with them, outdoor power equipment safety is a top priority. There are a handful of areas to focus on when working outdoors with your machines, including proper protective gear, operation, and maintenance of the tools. Our brief guide will walk you through all the…