Building A Porch Swing Nothing says “I’m lazy today and I don’t care who knows it” quite like sitting on a porch swing with a good book. And really, you deserve a break, don’t you? Let the world know it. This porch swing really is fun to build, and believe it or not, it’s …
Come on, who doesn’t need a bulletin board? It’s what everyone used before iCal. And the best part about this – the battery never goes dead! This is another way to kill a couple of days in the shop and come out on the other side with a gift for that “special someone” in …
Milwaukee Flush Cut Sawzall Blade This refinement in recip saw blades has been a long time coming. If you’re not familiar with the Milwaukee Flush Cut Sawzall Blade, you need to be – especially if you do any rough framing. It simplifies cutting sill plates, window and door rough-ins and probably some other tasks we …
In the past, I’ve always relied on my ShopVac to keep the dust down around the workshop. It did a reasonable job of extracting the dust kicked out by my last Unisaw. Then something changed – my shop was graced with the latest Unisaw model (link to review here). While I love the saw overall, …
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Bosch Daredevil Blade Overview As they say in the fashion industry, “It’s all in how you accessorize.” The same holds true in the world of tools. The best, most expensive in the world can leave you with a crappy cut if you use a crappy blade. Pretty straightforward and a basic fact of the universe. …
Bosch JS572E & JS572EB Jig Saws ToolSkool attended the 2012 Bosch Media Event near Chicago. During the trip, we were treated to the latest and greatest that Bosch is ready to spring on the world – some of which we can’t even tell you about yet! What we can say is that they’ve taken a …
At Tool Skool, we’re always looking for cool tools and gadgets, and when you find one that is a tool and a gadget all wrapped up in one, then WOW… we feel like we’ve hit the jackpot. As I was online checking out some of the latest things out there… I “stumbled upon” the Swiss+Tech …
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SKIL Lithium Ion Power Cutter is more than a gadget You know what I really hate? I hate those ridiculously difficult to open molded plastic packages that house half the products hanging on any store shelf. Opening those little suckers is one of the most difficult tasks on Planet Earth. NOT ANYMORE. Enter the Skil …
Milwaukee M12 600 MCM Cable Cutter During the 2012 Media Event at Milwaukee Tools, we were treated to a glimpse of this gem. The Milwaukee M12 Cable Cutter makes what looks almost like magic as it cuts through stranded wire. Granted, it’s not a tool you’re likely to use everyday (unless you’re in the trade, …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – small businesses make the world and the economy go ’round. It’s a truth that can’t be denied. Unfortunately, it’s getting harder and harder to start – let alone maintain – a small business. That’s why I love to shine the spotlight on “the little guy” …
EZ Pin Extractor – Hinge Pin Removal System – Inventor's Corner Read More »