Tools
Festool Systainer Toolbag
Tom O'Brien gives us the low-down on this ultra-useful tool accessory.
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Hand Tools
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Products
Heavy-Duty Construction Jack
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Products
Hand-Guided Fastener
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Products/Tools
Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity When Making Common Cuts
Brought to you by Diablo Tools3 MIN READ
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Onsite Shop
The Well-Organized Carpenter
6 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Latest New Product Roundup
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Products/Tools
Lightweight, Versatile Titanium Hammer
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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Next Generation Demolition Saw Blade
Brought to you by Diablo Tools3 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Combo Adjustable Wrench and Pliers
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7 Different Applications to Use Your Oscillating Multi-Tool
Brought to you by Diablo Tools2 MIN READ
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Tool Test: DeWalt 5-in-1 Drill
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Training the Trades
How to Use a Framing Square to Lay Out an Octagon
4 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Checking the Accuracy of Squares and Levels
3 MIN READ
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Tools
Toolbits: Milwaukee I-Beam Hammers
1 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Testing a Laser for Accuracy
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BUILDER
8 Tool and Equipment Products to Improve Jobsite Efficiency
3 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Metabo HPT MultiVolt Framing Nailer
4 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
The Hidden Truth of Sanding 2.0
Brought to you by Norton/Saint-Gobain3 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
One-Step Fastener Installation
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
A Better Nail Puller
1 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Second-Gen Blaze Laser Measures Offer Improved Settings
1 MIN READ
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Technology
Getting a Handle on Construction Tools of the 20th Century
5 MIN READ
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Old Houses
Surgical Demolition
6 MIN READ
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Projects
Next-Gen Sanding Disc Transforms Finishing, Dust Extraction
Brought to you by Norton/Saint-Gobain2 MIN READ
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Tools
Bull Float, Fresno, or Trowel?
4 MIN READ
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Tools
New Tools From STAFDA
12 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Back to Basics: How to Pull Nails
3 MIN READ
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Tools
Wrecking Bar Roundup
8 MIN READ
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Q&A
Fitting a Countertop to an Irregular Wall
3 MIN READ
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Tools
Real Deal Review: Irion XP-Delta Caulking Applicator
2 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Scribing Basics
7 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Nailing Hammer
1 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
A Better Trim Demo Bar
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Finely-Evolved ‘Whiskey Stick’
2 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Home Depot Announces 2019 Innovation Award Winners
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Remodeling
Lowe’s: Pros Planning to Spend on Tools During the Holiday Season
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Real Deal Review: Kreg Jig 2.0
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Timber Frame HQ
Cut Tenons With Circular Saws
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Remodeling
DeWalt Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazards
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String Theory for Builders
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Feature-Rich Wire Strippers
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Carl Jacobson
Lichtenberg Figure Burning: Live Stream
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Next Level Carpentry
Draw a Circle With a Square? Wait, What?
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Randy Kruse
Contractor-Invented Siding Tool
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Fisher's Shop
Shop-Fabbed Dust Collection That’s Fabulous and Funny
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Mailbox Makeover + 811 + Horror Story
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Slick Crosscut Sled
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Designed to remove trim, the Da Bar pry bar looks like it can do much more
Dalluge 24-Inch Trim Demo Bar
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Essential Craftsman
The Essential Craftsman Expounds on the Power of the Framing Square
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Holtey Custom Planes
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Professional Deck Builder
Water Level
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History of the Ax
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History of the Screw
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Third Coast Craftsman
Sharpen Plane Irons
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Real Deal Review: Calavera Tool Works Leather Work Apron
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Deck Builder
Site-Made Water Level
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Essential Craftsman
Essential Craftsman’s 5 Faves
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Scott Brown Carpentry
Video: Scott Brown Carpentry’s Kiwi Framing
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Custom Toolbelt
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Detailed: On the Level
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Zero-Drip Performance
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An Occasional Note From the Editor
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Slide to the Left Chisel Sharpener
1 MIN READ
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Amazing Tools
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JLC Online
Tool Up Your Paintbrush
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Tools from the World of Concrete
7 MIN READ
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Roofus
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Video: Old Shovel Ax Restoration
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Essential Craftsman
Video: Essential Craftsman on Favorite Tools
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Tools
Pull! A New Take on an Ancient Tool—the Japanese Pull Saw
1 MIN READ
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Samurai Carpenter
Samurai Fence Building
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Tools of the Trade
11-in-1 Screwdriver
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Tools of the Trade
DeWalt Compact Chalk Reel Is Right Sized for Remodeling
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Tools
Estwing Plus
1 MIN READ
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Tools
One Good Turn and the Best Tool of the Millennium
2 MIN READ
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Professional Deck Builder
Measure Twice, Shim Once
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Tools
Grip It and Rip It
3 MIN READ
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Tools
E-Z Stroke Saw
1 MIN READ
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JLC Online
Gift Guide: Gadgets and Books
2 MIN READ
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Tricks of the Trade
A Simple Mod for a Layout Square
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Builder
DEWALT Expands Into Sledge Hammers and Axes
1 MIN READ
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Essential Craftsman
What Size Level Do You Really Need?
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Tools of the Trade Tool Zone at the Remodeling and Deck Expo
1 MIN READ
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Tools
The Layout Square Gets Some Major Upgrades
2 MIN READ
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Molding Miter Snips
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V-Line Clamp
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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Cutting Through Concrete
1 MIN READ
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READERS' TIPS
DIY Deck Board Tool
1 MIN READ
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3-in-1 Concrete Levels
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Thingamejig Scribing Tool
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JLC Online
How to Keep Affordable Hand Planes Tuned and Sharp
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Block Plane Tune-Up Guide
6 MIN READ
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Milwaukee Slim Profile Ratchet & Socket Sets
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Next Level Carpentry
When Demo Becomes Surgery
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Concord Carpenter / Toolbox Buzz
New Tools From Milwaukee 2018
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Tools
How Many Chalk Lines Is Too Many?
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Upfitting an HVAC Tool Bag
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Builder
One-Handed Hackzall
1 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Merle Band Clamps
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Tools of the Trade
Mini Palm Nailer
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Tools
Merle Band Clamps
2 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
No More ‘Half a Bubble Off Plumb’
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How To
Fast Joist-Hanger Installation
2 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
The How Far Out Gauge
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Tools of the Trade
DeWalt XP Tape Measures
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Crescent’s New Brand
1 MIN READ
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Products
New Adjustable Wrenches
1 MIN READ
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Editors' Choice Award 2017
Customizing the Hammer
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Klein Wire Stripper
1 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
The Best Tape for Layout?
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Tools of the Trade
Editors’ Choice Awards 2017
1 MIN READ
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JLC
Tools for Scribing Cabinets
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JLC
Why You Need a Moisture Meter
3 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Real-World Safety With Table Saws
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Graco Ultra Paints Small Jobs Quick
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Interiors
Taping Drywall Seams
10 MIN READ
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Today’s Youth: Build America
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Not Your Father’s Rotary Laser
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A Framer’s Favorite Marking Tools
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Occidental Leather Framer Set Toolbelt
2 MIN READ
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The Ultimate Straddle Square
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28 New Tools From Milwaukee
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Products
Blades That Breakaway
1 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Field Tested: The Martinez M1 Titanium-Handled Hammers
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Field Tested: The Martinez M1 Titanium-Handled Hammers
8 MIN READ
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Tools
Cutting Glass Tile
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Tools of the Trade
Klein’s Cool Flashlights
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New Klein Work Lights
1 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Tool Test: Milwaukee Magnetic Box Level
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Cool New Tools for 2017
10 MIN READ
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The Hammer Just Got Way Better
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A Smoother Fishtape
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Tools of the Trade
Estwing Reinvents the Hammer
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Estwing AL-Pro Hammer
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Last Minute Gift Ideas
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How Fast Can You Pound a Nail?
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New Knives
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7 Cool and Unusual Tools From the 2016 STAFDA Show
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Tools of the Trade
The Ultimate Prybar
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The Ultimate Prybar
1 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
SB&D Acquires Lenox, Irwin, and Hilmor
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Is That a Winch in Your Toolbox?
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The Hammer Man
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DeWalt Cross-Line Green Laser
4 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
A Close Look at Two Chalk Lines
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Saw-blade Inspired Bottle Opener
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JLC Online
Flaking the Cord
1 MIN READ
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Kill the Wood for a Better Joint
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Sharpen Knives and Chisels Fast
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Glow Blue
1 MIN READ
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Anti-Vibe Hammer Tacker from Bostitch
1 MIN READ
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Kreg Clamps Auto-Adjust
1 MIN READ
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HAND TOOLS
Anti-Vibe Hammer Tacker From Bostitch
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Kreg Clamping Solutions with Automaxx Auto-Adjust
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Klein Tools Meter Recall
1 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Palm-Sized Impact Driver
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Versatile Headlamps and Handheld Lighting from Klein Tools
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Tradesmen’s Favorite Hand Tools – Updated
1 MIN READ
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New Nut Drivers From Klein
1 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
An Affordable Alternative to a Stiletto?
1 MIN READ
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Field Tested: Fiskars Hammers and Mauls
3 MIN READ
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Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Paint Brushes
1 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Field Tested: A Dustless Siding Shear
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Get Ready for Your Spring Projects With These New Tools
3 MIN READ
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Hammer Vs. Rigging Ax
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Toolbox
Modular and Customizable Tool-Pouch Rig
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Hammer vs. Rigging Axe
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
All-in-One Eye and Ear Protection
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Toolbox
Inflatable ‘Shims’ Work
1 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
From Napkin Sketch to Stiletto Flatbar
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From Napkin Sketch to Stiletto Flatbar
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Q&A
Straight vs. Curved Claw Hammers
2 MIN READ
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Tools Of The Trade
Razorscribe Leaves a Clean Edge
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Handsaw Tune-up Guide
3 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Field Tested: Klein’s Latest Journeymen Pliers
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Razorscribe Leaves a Clean Edge
2 MIN READ
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Jobsite Equipment
WinBag USA Introduces Versatile Jobsite Leveling Tool
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Improved Strait-Line Chalk Box
1 MIN READ
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Klein’s J207-8CR Journeymen Pliers
2 MIN READ
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Blog
OCD Sandpaper
2 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
The Wizard Handle
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Favorite Utility Knives
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Review: The Wizard Handle From Ames
2 MIN READ
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
The AirShim Makes Leveling Easier
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Five Pliers for Five Trades
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Q&A
Nailing Wood Flooring
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Crescent X6 Pass-Thru Adjustable Wrench
1 MIN READ
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PacTool Face Gauge
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TOOL KIT
Bull Bar Decking Removal Tool
Brought to you by OX Engineered Products1 MIN READ
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Measure Accurately with eTape16 Digital Tape Measure
1 MIN READ
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The Mother of All Tool Stories
3 MIN READ
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7 Odd and Unusual Tools and Machines from Japan
4 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Vise-Grip ErgoMulti Long Nose Pliers
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Vise-Grip ErgoMulti Long Nose Pliers
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Insane Japanese Carpentry
2 MIN READ
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Think You Know Hammers?
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Finnish Carpenters Build a Traditional Log House
3 MIN READ
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DeWalt Carbon Fiber Level
1 MIN READ
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Tools Of The Trade
A Trip to the Hole Saw Factory
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Tools Of The Trade
Adaptable Dust Collection
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Klein Adjustable-Length Screwdriver
1 MIN READ
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DeWalt Stackable Sets
2 MIN READ
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The Cheater Pipe Wrench
1 MIN READ
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Japanese Stair Builders in Action
2 MIN READ
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Prison Escape Tools
3 MIN READ
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TOOL KIT
Iron Dog Modular Toolbelt
1 MIN READ
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Backfill
Vintage Handsaws
3 MIN READ
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A Clever Tool for Setting Molly Anchors
1 MIN READ
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Crescent X6 Pass-Thru Adjustable Wrench Set
1 MIN READ
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What is This Strange Hand Tool?
3 MIN READ
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Power Tool Repair-a-Thon
2 MIN READ
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Strange Tools of the Week: May 18, 2015
2 MIN READ
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Tools
How is Building a House Like Building a 737?
2 MIN READ
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Crescent Self-Adjusting Pipe Wrench
1 MIN READ
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Rockler Bandy Clamps
2 MIN READ
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TOOL KIT
Deck Groove Cleaner
1 MIN READ
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Favorite Utility Knives
5 MIN READ
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Tools
Studpop Stud Finder
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Paint Brushes
1 MIN READ
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Cutting a Keyed Japanese Scarf Joint
2 MIN READ
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Toolbox
Leica Laser Distance Meter
3 MIN READ
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Products
Carpenter’s Pencil
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Groz Indestructible Handle Sledgehammer
1 MIN READ
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FatMax Auto-Locking Tape
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Hart Quick-Tatch Trowels
1 MIN READ
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Seen at JLC Live: The Mosley Infinity Level
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Dewalt Retractable Auto-Load Knife
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Reader Comments: March 1-12 2015
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How To
Everything You Need to Know About Paintbrushes
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Q&A
How to Cut Metal Roofing Panels
1 MIN READ
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Best Reader Comments: February 2015
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READERS' TIPS
RX for Storage
1 MIN READ
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Premium Carpenter Pencils
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Toolbox
Stabila LAX300 ProLiner Laser
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The Hammer Man
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Stiletto Titanium Hybrid Fiberglass Handle Hammers
3 MIN READ
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Wera Tool-Check Plus Kit
2 MIN READ
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A Totally Senseless Hammer
1 MIN READ
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A “Honda” Table Saw
1 MIN READ
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Toolbox
Pak-Lite Flashlight
1 MIN READ
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Toolbox
DeWalt DWHT51138 Framing Hammer
1 MIN READ
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The World’s First Uplink Tool
1 MIN READ
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Tools
Electrician’s Favorite Hand Tools
3 MIN READ
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Remodelers’ Favorite Hand Tools
6 MIN READ
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Tradesmen’s Favorite Hand Tools
10 MIN READ
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Handyman’s Favorite Hand Tools
3 MIN READ
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JLC
The Extractor Nail Puller
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Builders’ Favorite Hand Tools
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Cabinet Makers’ and Finish Carpenters’ Favorite Hand Tools
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A Framer’s Tool Kit
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Cadex 23-Gauge Pinner
4 MIN READ
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Festool Rotex RO125 FEQ Sander
5 MIN READ
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Makita BO5041K Random Orbital Sander
3 MIN READ
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Porter-Cable 97455 Random Orbital Sander
4 MIN READ
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5-Inch Random-Orbital Sanders
4 MIN READ
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Tools
A Peek Inside the Wilde Tool Factory
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FatMax FMST21065 Rolling Tool Case
2 MIN READ
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Ergodyne Topped Parts Pouch
1 MIN READ
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Wiha Pop-Up Drivers
1 MIN READ
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Toolbox
Irwin Vise-Grip 8-Inch Max Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers
1 MIN READ
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Gerber Artifact
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Tool Hounds
Tool Hounds: Handmade Hammers
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A Trip to an IDEAL Factory
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Milwaukee Pistol-Grip Impact Tools
1 MIN READ
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Tools
A Traditional Locking Scarf Joint—Not So Traditionally Made
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Toolbox
DeWalt High-Speed Chalk-Line Reel
1 MIN READ
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Irwin Vise-Grip Max Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers
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A Reader Speculates About Free SK Sockets
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Flir Doubles Down on New Products for 2014
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Milwaukee Enters Tool Storage Category
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World Famous Tool Collector Dies at Age 87
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Senco DS212 18-Volt Li-Ion Auto-Feed Screwdriver
4 MIN READ
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TOOL KIT
GreenTek Tools Demo-Dek Demolition Tool
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Makita 36-volt X2 Series Circular Saw
4 MIN READ
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Klein Foam Wire Pulling Lubricant
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A New Line of DeWalt Air Tools
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Vampire Tools VamPLIERS
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A Trip to the Socket Factory
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Ergodyne Arsenal Tool Backpack
2 MIN READ
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Hyde 17-in-1 Painter’s Tool
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A Tool Store with a Sense of Humor
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Tools
The Demo-Dek
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DeWalt Metal Storage System
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Klein Switch Drive Handle System
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Recip Blade Compass
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Channellock E Series Pliers
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A Trip to the Hand Saw, Plane, and Chisel Factory
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The 10 Best and Worst ToTT Blog Posts: First Half of 2014
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Flexible Van Storage
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Milwaukee 10IN1 Hex Key Driver
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Wiss Flip Joint Cable Cutter
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Tool Test
18-Volt Cordless Recip Saws
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Milwaukee Torque Lock Tools
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Hardwood Wrench
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Ideal Industries’ 21-in-1 Twist-a-Nut Screwdriver
1 MIN READ
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Toolkit
Padco Crack and Groove Tools
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Tools
General Tools and Instruments Changes Hands
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Tools
Klein Expands Insulated Tool Line
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Milwaukee to Buy Empire Level
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Knipex Cobra Quick Set Pliers
1 MIN READ
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Products
Ezy-Lifter Prying Tool
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Products
Speedeck Decking Tool
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Tools
A Trip to Klein’s Tool Factories in Texas
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18-Volt Cordless Recip Saws Tool Test
16 MIN READ
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Klein All-Purpose Pliers
1 MIN READ
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Cool Tools for 2014 From STAFDA
17 MIN READ
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A New Way to Set Up a Twin Blade Utility Knife
2 MIN READ
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Milwaukee Inkzall Markers
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Carpenter Discovers a Treasure Trove of Tools
2 MIN READ
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Toolbox
New FatMax Tools
2 MIN READ
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Stabila R Beam Level
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M. Power Tools MK2 Point 2 Point Divider
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Wera Chisel Driver
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According to Scott Burt, he got what he paid for when he bought these cheap tools.
Hand Tools That Broke
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According to Scott Burt, he got what he paid for when he didn't pay much for these tools.
Cheap Tools That Broke