Tools of the Trade: David's Latest Articles

Laborer Dies in Trench Collapse and Lives to Tell the Tale

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:30:13 EST

The doctors didn't think he would survive, and that if he did he’d have extensive brain damage. Fortunately, they were wrong.

The Work Van That Wasn’t

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:57:13 EST

In 2008 Nissan released sketches of a radical concept van. I’m not surprised they never built it or that an individual cabinet maker built something similar on his own.

Home-Made Wormdrive Gears

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:30:38 EST

Why is it so hypnotic to watch wooden gears turn?

Festool Systainers

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:13 EST

If you are familiar with modular tool organizers, then you know about Systainers.

What's New from DeWalt?

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:20 EST

I recently traveled to DeWalt headquarters in Towson, Maryland, for the annual unveiling of new tools and accessories.

Bosch Click and Go Storage Solutions

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:41:37 EST

The manufacturer refers to these tool organizers and as the Click and Go System because of the way they clip together.

The Ultimate Workbench 2.0

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:36:43 EST

If Ron Paulk's original portable workbench was excellent (and it was), then this new and improved version is beyond excellent.

I Meant Vise, Not Vice

Mon, 6 May 2013 02:33:23 EST

Don Williams describes searching for a vise that is cool enough to be called Studley-esque.

Can't Get it Here: All-Day Cordless Work Light

Thu, 2 May 2013 11:12:18 EST

I stumbled across a picture of this uber-cool Metabo LED light on Facebook and decided to find out more about it.

Neal’s Way Cool Home-Made Truck Bed Storage

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:14:55 EST

The solution I settled on was a set of pullout drawers that deliver reach-and-grab accessibility.

One-of-a-Kind Tool Store

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:15:53 EST

If the Liberty Tool Store is not unique and unusual, then I don’t know what is.

Metabo Automatic Dust Extractor

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:37:24 EST

Hate breathing dust? Well here’s a machine that can help solve your problem. And if I heard correctly, it goes up to 11.

Festool Rotex Sander

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:36:51 EST

Here’s a quick video I shot of a dual-action sander, which can be set to rotary mode for heavy sanding/grinding and random orbit for finer finishing.

Knipex Pliers Wrench

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:37:05 EST

I saw this tool online and immediately ordered one. It was not a choice; I had to have it.

A Love Affair with the Framing Square

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:10:13 EST

Don Dunkley traces the history of the Framing Square and his history using it.

TrueCoat Finish Sprayers

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:37:42 EST

Here are three of the Graco sprayers that were on display at the JLC LIVE tradeshow.

Milwaukee Plans to Kick A-- and Take Names

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:10:50 EST

No one at Milwaukee spoke those words, but that’s how I interpreted what TTi CEO Joe Galli said during a speech to investors in March.

Bosch Half-Sheet Sander

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:00:30 EST

The newest tool in this category is Bosch’s OS50VC, which I got to see the JLC LIVE tradeshow.

A Plunge Base for the Colt Router

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:12:07 EST

Here’s a quick video of a new accessory from Bosch that allows you to turn their ever-popular trim router into a plunging model.

Can't get it here: AC-DC Power Tool

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:42:39 EST

It had to happen; sooner or later someone was bound to invent a tool that goes both ways.