Porter Cable 18V Lithium Ion Impact Driver Review

If revolvers were the great equalizer that tamed the lawless west, the 18V impact driver is the modern-day DIY equivalent. Back in the 1800s, the enemies were unruly types who plundered, poached, and pilfered from innocents. Today’s DIY enemies: bolts tightened beyond the loosening force of traditional drill-drivers, and screws stopped in their tracks by high-friction materials. Just as the Colt... 

Excellent Framing Nailer by Porter Cable

Are you about to tackle a framing project?  Maybe you’re going to finish a basement, build a new shed, or even a whole house.  If that’s you, the Porter Cable FR350AR Framing Nailer (official site) offers a compelling set of features for DIY and professional framing. We’ve used this tool for several years and have been extremely happy with its performance.  It drives standard... 

Porter Cable Hardwood Flooring Toe Nailer (Cleat Nailer)

If you’ve read here for any amount of time, you know we’re big fans of hardwood floors.  Hardwoods are one of the easiest ways to add beauty and lasting value to your home.  By doing the job yourself, you can see a fantastic return on investment of up to 50% or more over the total cost of materials and tools when you sell your home.   This article provides a brief overview of hardwood... 

Refurbished Three Nailer Kit with Air Compressor by Porter Cable

One of our favorite sets of tools is the Porter Cable Air Compressor and Three Nailer Kit.  It’s the one set of powerful tools that would be impossible to live without, especially on big jobs like hardwood flooring, baseboard, and crown molding installations.  This kit literally saves dozens of hours over the manual alternative. You can find the kit at Home Depot for $299.95.   (That’s... 

Refurbished & Reconditioned Table Saws: Dewalt, Bosch, Delta, Makita, and More

If you’re looking for factory reconditioned (refurbished) table saws, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve researched all of the factory reconditioned table saws available on Amazon.  The results of my research are below.  In summary, you can purchase several refurbished table saw for approximately 20-50% off retail (big box) store prices.  With most table saws costing between...