The Husky Industrial 15 Drawer Tool Chest and Cabinet is a huge upgrade from my previous tool chest. The tool chest frame is constructed of heavy duty 18 gauge steel for durability, and packed full of features conducive for mechanics hand tools and battery operated tools.

The compressors that I’ve owned over the years have taken up too much space or were annoyingly loud. The new Husky double stack silent air compressor may be the solution for my small shop needs.

I was recently sent a sampling of Rhynogrip Whiteline sandpaper made by Indasa, an international coated abrasives company headquartered in Portugal. I was surprised by its performance, longevity, and value given the price point. The Rhynogrip Whiteline is a good economical choice for woodworkers, hobbyists, and DIYers.

The Werner 26 ft Reach Multi-Position Ladder offers the user 5 ladders in 1 while collapsing down to a manageable size.

I recently conducted a workshop in Atlanta, GA for WorkbenchCon 2020. This was a hand tool workshop and I needed to pack and organize my many hand tools for travel. I used several products from Husky to safely pack my tools up for the road trip.

The Husky Superior Access and Low-Profile, Long Handle Ratchet Set has replaced my current ratchet set with it’s ultra-narrow 2.5 degree swing arc and Lifetime no questions, no receipt required warranty.

The DeWalt MAXFIT RIght Angle Attachment provides a right angle conversion for your impact driver.

While similar to a drill and impact driver, a drywall screwdriver has unique features that make it the ideal tool for installing drywall and sub-flooring.

The Atomic 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw is DeWalt’s new lightweight, compact saw optimized for one-handed use.

Over the course of the year I get sent a bunch of tools that I wouldn’t normally use. Alabama doesn’t get very cold during the winter months, and a heated jacket is not necessary for me to stay warm. However, I find this to be one of the most interesting products I’ve tried this year.

Ridgid and RYOBI are The Home Depot’s flagship brands. RYOBI is marketed more towards the home DIYer while Ridgid is marketed more towards the professional.

Dremel has always been for me a tool that provides small rotary abrasive solutions. Dremel is still maintaining it’s target market by focusing on the beginner crafters and DIYers but has expanded their product line to include a cordless screwdriver and power cleaning tool.

The impact driver and impact wrench both function similarly by using concussive rotational blows to the driver, whereas a drill would just spins. Impact drivers are great for situations where standard drills just don’t have enough power, whereas impact wrenches ideal for situations that require an higher level of torque to break seized nuts and bolts.

The reciprocating saw and oscillating tool are not tools that I often use. However, they are must-haves when it comes to home renovations, remodeling, and trim work.

While I use a central dust collection system on my larger woodworking tools, I’ve been using a wet/dry vacuum with a pre-separator to collect dust from my smaller electric tools such as routers and circular saws with much success.

A laser level provides points or lines to layout plumb, level or square references within construction. DIYers and carpenters are using to hang cabinets and built ins. I’m going to be exploring two Bosch laser levels at two very broad price points.

Spade bits are less expensive than other kinds of wood boring bits, making them a much more affordable option particularly when it comes to boring larger holes (1/2” or greater).