If you’re fortunate enough to have a garage or workspace, few things are as satisfying as a functional organizational system for all those tools. And while keeping the goods stored away in a tool chest is a great start, why not display those organizational skills and add a bit of context to your workshop setting…
Sure—we’re all for having the right tools at the right time. But let’s be honest: having any tool, when the need arises, is better than having none. Which is why having a multitool on your key chain makes perfect sense. But when it comes to multitools—key chain fobs or not—not all are created equal. And…
When it comes to precision assemblies and repairs, no two screwdrivers are alike. And while you may have an entire tool caddy loaded with precision screwdrivers for whatever job comes at you, you’re still not doing your wrist any favors. WIth a 100+ RPM motor with both forward and reverse controls, the first-of-its-kind General Tools…
Few shop tools scream badassery quite like a good heat gun. From heating shrink wrap tubing to drying or removing paint, the unsuspecting heat gun can help you power through a wide range of tasks with little effort. But like all shop tools, no two are the same. Unlike many other heat guns on the…
As if table saws aren’t already one of the most nerve-wracking shop tools to work with, now there’s another friendly reminder that you should always keep your wits about you when working on your next wood project. Toledo, Ohio–based hardwood dealer and founder of KenCraft (AKA “The Woodworker’s Candy Store”) Ken Spitulski was recently cutting…
I needed to build a very quiet, high-capacity compressor for making ID models and prototypes in my shop. The one I have is quite loud and doesn’t have the capacity I was comfortable with for urethane casting work. I sourced a 6-gallon air tank on eBay for $35, including shipping, from a fellow in Indiana.…