Tools of the Trade: Most Popular Articles

12 Odd and Unusual Tools from NHS

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:29:47 EST

At this year's NHS show I saw number of odd and unusual tools – some of which will be useful to tradesmen.

What's Good for US Housing is Good for Horst

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:53:35 EST

According to a recent article in Forbes, the value of tool manufacturer TTI stock doubled last year. Analysts attribute this to the nascent recovery of the US housing market and the reconstruction of areas hit by Hurricane Sandy.

DeWalt Mechanics Tools

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:40 EST

In June 2013 DeWalt will release its own line of mechanic's tools, which will initially be sold only at Sears.

A Wrench That Makes Bolts Beg for Mercy

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:13:54 EST

Pull with all your might but the nut or bolt won't budge? Enter the striking wrench.

The One Tool You Can't Buy – A Hand

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:36:44 EST

Ronald Walters has two hands. But he wanted a third. So he made one.

Making Doors with Loose Tenon Joinery

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:36 EST

The first time I saw the Domino XL I said to myself, "where was this thing when I was building doors in a millwork shop?"

Hand Built Wood Lathe

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:24:01 EST

Who says you need power tools?

Hanley Wood, USGBC Establish a Strategic Partnership with Greenbuild

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:28:35 EST

Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

A Finish Carpenter’s Bag of Tricks: Part 2

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:53:03 EST

Here are 12 more tools I could not live without.

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.

Suit Against Home Depot and Power Tool Companies Dismissed – For Now

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:47:40 EST

Late last year Orchard Supply sued Home Depot, Makita, and Milwaukee for running what it says was an illegal group boycott.

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.

Lightweight Framing Nailers

Thu, 2 May 2013 01:29:42 EST

These sub 8-pound nail guns are comfortable to use and surprisingly powerful.