Work Bench Tool Mounts

Space is a limited quantity in my house so I’m very cognizant to maintain versatility. Simple things like an expandable dinner table or having a laptop (read: mobile office) can make a big difference. For my basement workshop, this mean keeping the workbench open and uncluttered. This presents a problem for tools like a bench-top grinder or vise that are intended to be mounted in place. The best... 

DIY Tool Box Drawer Liners

I saw a great tip over at The Hardware Aisle recently about making your own tool box liners. It caught my attention because the materials are easy to find and it’s a quick fix. Tool Box Liners Tool box drawer liners are available for purchase and, depending on what you purchase, can actually get a little pricey. They are designed to keep tools, parts and equipment from shifting around when you... 

Your Take: Workshop, Tool Organization

I was thinking the other day that even if you have a giant workbench, tons of drawers, floor cabinets, wall cabinets, rolling carts, and even a trackwall, you still need to have some kind of organization system for your workshop (links to Craftsman tool storage reviews). Being organized means using the available storage in the most intuitive and efficient manner. It saves you time looking for that... 

Bar and Rod Benders Explained

Fred has mentioned his good friend Chuck in previous posts. Well, I spent some time with him recently, and couldn’t help but notice all of the cool tools in his workshop. One that caught my attention is his bar and rod bender.  The bender is a simple enough tool. You torque a long handle around a central die bending the bar or rod inside. The dies can be exchanged depending on what shape and... 

Skil Lithium Ion Power Cutter Review

SKil has a new tool called the Power Cutter. It’s a handy tool that includes some great features. Skil was kind enough to send us one for review. If you want one for yourself, Amazon sells the Skil Power Cutter for $42.44 with free shipping! Skil Power Cutter Description The Skil Power Cutter is a small, light-weight, cordless, cutting device. It comes with an Energy Star, lithium-ion battery... 

Skil Power Wrench Christmas Gift

My wife’s family enjoys a fun Christmas tradition called the White Elephant gift exchange. I think it’s a fun way to give and receive presents around the holidays without spending too much. And, it’s even more fun when people really get into it (which my wife’s family always does). Here’s more details about the gift exchange from Wikipedia. Check out this finely crafted... 

Irwin Vise-Grip Tool Review

Irwin makes a lot of amazing tools. But, I didn’t realize just how many I have until recently. I’ve got wood clamps, a chalk line, snips, and more. They are really handy tools that I’ve come to rely on. Irwin has a lot of great tool sets, and the 2 piece, locking pliers set is a great holiday gift idea. Irwin Vise-Grip Locking Pliers I have a pair of the Original Straight Jaw Locking... 

Home Depot Tool Rental Review

I had a bad experience with Home Depot Tool Rental. I attempted to rent a tool and ended up sacrificing about 4 hours of my life. Perhaps this short post will give me some perspective. The Problem Monday’s post was about fixing a jammed floor nailer. Just before that, I decided to rent a nailer from Home Depot. I only had a small area left and I really wanted to finish. So I called the local HD Tool...