When you think about it, it shouldn’t be too difficult to put together a good pair of pruning shears. Quality materials, good manufacturing standards, a mechanism that gets the job done – hardly a huge ask. Or so you’d think, as, in my experience, most low-cost pruning shears are pretty useless after a few simple snips. Give the price, and I hadn’t expected a great deal from … [Read more...] about Fiskars 91095935J Pruning Shears Review
Reviews
DEWALT DW713 Compound Miter Saw Review
It’s a bit of a marathon for me this week, have to handle a couple of miter saws by a local retailer. Of course, I’m always happy to put a high-end power tool through its paces - particularly when I don’t have to pay for it! I was loaned the DEWALT DW713 Compound Miter saw alongside another saw from the collection and got to work on a couple of woodworking project courtesy of … [Read more...] about DEWALT DW713 Compound Miter Saw Review
DEWALT DW715 Compound Miter Saw Review
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
Knipex 7101200 Bolt Cutter 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 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 thing is, it’s … [Read more...] about Knipex 7101200 Bolt Cutter Review
Avid Power MCIW326 Impact Wrench Review
Another day, another tool to put through its paces! This time, I was loaned a demonstration model of the Avid Power MCIW326 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 … [Read more...] about Avid Power MCIW326 Impact Wrench Review