No, it's not a pasta strainer. The Hisco Mud Shovel has a unique perforated design that allows liquids to drain, so you're shoveling less slop and more dirt.
Festool's new T-18+3 drill combines 18-volt lithium-ion power with a number of innovative features.
When you work near the road, you need to wear some kind of high-visibility clothing.
Sure, the jointed Ultra Flex III kneepads may make you look like the tin man – but they'll also keep your knees safe from harm, says the maker.
The most common way to set a depth on a masonry bit is to wrap a piece of tape around the shaft of the bit.
Think of the new Knaack Field Station as a mobile command center, with everything you need for a job-site office, including adjustable shelves, a plan table, and places to mount bins and a work light.
Above all, a sledgehammer should be indestructible. Wilton claims its new BASH (Bad Ass Sledge Hammer) fits the bill.
All it takes is one twisting, curling air hose to create a tripping hazard and completely clutter the work area.
Max has just come out with a new standard-pressure 18-gauge brad gun (NF255F) that uses the same driver and bumper technology as the company's 400-psi tools.
Sola's new Focus Vial Level is designed with a strong emphasis on readability.
Makita's new lithium-ion powered planer, the first of its kind, can do everything its corded brother can do.
ARE's RT series truck cap is extra tall, providing plenty of room for lumber, tools, and materials.
If you're looking for a small metal-connector nailer, Senco just might have the ticket. The Joist Pro 150 is all about size. Weighing barely over 4-1/2 pounds, with a nose-to-rear length of 12 inches, this gun is designed for use in tight spaces.
A truck cap keeps tools dry but can make it harder to get at them. The TramBed provides complete access to the cargo space in your pickup.
The Cordless Warn PulzAll is a battery-powered pulling and lifting tool that can help you move heavy items like LVLs and I-beams.
Milwaukee's new 6-in-1 Linesman Pliers are designed specifically for the electrician.
The Mr. Heater Hero is a cordless propane heater, which means it's both portable and hassle-free. I
Imagine how convenient it would be if your HEPA construction vacuum could clean its own filters and didn't require the use of collection bags.
Imagine how convenient it would be if your HEPA construction vacuum could clean its own filters and didn't require the use of collection bags.
Blindly rummaging around in the back of your truck on a dark winter morning is a lousy way to start the day.
Two sawhorses and a sheet of plywood make for a very basic worktable. The new Benchmark Table offers a little more versatility.
Amana recently released the first carbide-tipped countersinks. Because they're made with such a durable material, they keep a nice sharp edge and are tough enough to drill into hardwoods.
Trying to squeeze cold construction adhesive out of a caulking tube can be like trying to push a cinder block through a keyhole.
Weather Guard's new Hi-Side boxes are both weather-resistant and tamperproof: An innovative built-in gutter system helps them shed water, and all locks are drill-resistant.
The Hydro Handle is an attachment that lets you wet-drill and polish stone, glass, and tile with any 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch cordless drill. It fits into the end of the drill and holds a coring bit or a diamond polishing pad.
When demolition goes beyond prying (and when doesn't it?), there's the new Stanley Fubar Demolition Tool.
If you're one of those people who can't hitch up a trailer to save your life, you should consider the Swift Hitch.
When it comes to jigsaws, I'm an avowed barrel-grip guy, so even though many of my other tools are cordless, I've been stuck using a corded jigsaw. But with Milwaukee's recent introduction of the model 2445 saw (which takes M12 batteries), I've been able to add a cordless model to my tool kit.
Erecta-Rack consists of 40-inch steel cross bars that snap into plastic support blocks, which stack and snap together like Lego blocks. As the rack goes up, the individual sections begin to resemble ladders, with towers of blocks for the sides and cross bars for the rungs. It's designed to be...
About a year ago, Tools of the Trade sent me a ZipSaw, a grinder-based cutoff saw that takes 3-1/2- and 4-inch proprietary cutoff wheels.
For this article, my crew and I tested 11 self-leveling line lasers that can be purchased for $300 or less – an amount any tradesperson should be willing to spend for a tool that can pay for itself. Our pricing came from reputable online dealers; you may pay more or less based on when and where you...
Tool Test: Affordable Line Lasers
For this article, my crew and I tested 11 self-leveling line lasers that can be purchased for $300 or less – an amount any tradesperson should be willing to spend for a tool that can pay for itself. Our pricing came from reputable online dealers; you may pay more or less based on when and where you...
We pushed 18 recip-saw blades to their limits to determine their ability to cut quickly and resist wear.
Porter-Cable's new oscillating tool is notable for its unique quick-change feature.
If you're one of those people who can't hitch up a trailer to save your life, you should consider the Swift Hitch.
When demolition goes beyond prying (and when doesn't it?), there's the new Stanley Fubar Demolition Tool.
The Hydro Handle is an attachment that lets you wet-drill and polish stone, glass, and tile with any 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch cordless drill.
Trying to squeeze cold construction adhesive out of a caulking tube can be like trying to push a cinder block through a keyhole.
Amana recently released the first carbide-tipped countersinks.
Two sawhorses and a sheet of plywood make for a very basic worktable. The new Benchmark Table offers a little more versatility.
Blindly rummaging around in the back of your truck on a dark winter morning is a lousy way to start the day.
Imagine how convenient it would be if your HEPA construction vacuum could clean its own filters and didn't require the use of collection bags.
The Mr. Heater Hero is a cordless propane heater, which means it's both portable and hassle-free.
Milwaukee's new 6-in-1 Linesman Pliers are designed specifically for the electrician.
The Cordless Warn PulzAll is a battery-powered pulling and lifting tool that can help you move heavy items like LVLs and I-beams.
A truck cap keeps tools dry but can make it harder to get at them. The TramBed provides complete access to the cargo space in your pickup.
If you're looking for a small metal-connector nailer, Senco just might have the ticket.
ARE's RT series truck cap is extra tall, providing plenty of room for lumber, tools, and materials.
Makita's new lithium-ion powered planer, the first of its kind, can do everything its corded brother can do.
Sola's new Focus Vial Level is designed with a strong emphasis on readability.
Max has just come out with a new standard-pressure 18-gauge brad gun that uses the same driver and bumper technology as the company's 400-psi tools.
All it takes is one twisting, curling air hose to create a tripping hazard and completely clutter the work area.
Above all, a sledgehammer should be indestructible.
Think of the new Knaack Field Station as a mobile command center, with everything you need for a job-site office, including adjustable shelves, a plan table, and places to mount bins and a work light.
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The most common way to set a depth on a masonry bit is to wrap a piece of tape around the shaft of the bit.
Sure, the jointed Ultra Flex III kneepads may make you look like the tin man – but they'll also keep your knees safe from harm, says the maker.
When you work near the road, you need to wear some kind of high-visibility clothing.
Festool's new T-18+3 drill combines 18-volt lithium-ion power with a number of innovative features.
No, it's not a pasta strainer. The Hisco Mud Shovel has a unique perforated design that allows liquids to drain, so you're shoveling less slop and more dirt.
Porter-Cable's new oscillating tool is notable for its unique quick-change feature. By squeezing a spring-loaded lever near the front of the tool, you can open the chuck and swap out accessories.