Reviews

There are few miter saw manufacturers on the market with the same kind of reputation or pedigree as DEWALT. You really need to see the badge to know you’re looking at a quality piece of kit. In the case of the DEWALT DW715 Compound Miter Saw, I had nothing but high expectations. Particularly given how this is a relatively pricey saw, which has pro-grade applications written all … [Read more...] about DEWALT DW715 Compound Miter Saw [Review]

As I’ve said on many occasions, I can understand how most people wouldn’t get too excited about a simple mini-bolt cutter. Hence, something as simple as the Knipex 7101200 Mini-Bolt Cutter is unlikely to generate any real hysteria. Nevertheless, find yourself in need of a decent cutter you can count on and you’ll glad you have something like this lever in your arsenal. The … [Read more...] about Knipex 7101200 Mini-Bolt Cutter [Review]

Another day, another tool to put through its paces! This time, I was loaned a demonstration model of the Avid MCIW326 Power driver by a nearby retailer. I wasn’t personally in need of an impact wrench at the time, but I’m always happy to put a power tool to the test. I usually try to approach these things objectively and neutrally, but I was told by the guy who loaned it to me … [Read more...] about Avid Power Cordless Wrench MCIW326 [Review]

I recently tested the DEWALT DWS779 and was genuinely impressed by its power, performance, and value for money. As such, it seemed only right that I put its bigger brother through its paces. The DEWALT DWS780 is priced a couple of hundred dollars higher but claims to offer the highest total cutting capacities in its class.Nested crown molding, vertical baseboards, and … [Read more...] about DEWALT DWS780 Miter Saw [Review]

I can understand why most people would find it difficult to get too excited about a mini bolt cutter. Especially one of the tiniest bolt cutters out there, which is actually more of a wire cutter. Nevertheless, I’ve been through enough of these things in my time to know a quality tool when I see it.The smallest entry in a complete family of cutting tools, the TEKTON 8-Inch … [Read more...] about TEKTON 3386 Mini Bolt and Wire Cutter [Review]