SKIL 18V Cordless Drill Review

You've still got time to make your Dad happy and enter our Father's Day giveaway for a chance to win a 4-piece Combo 18V Cordless Powertool Set from SKIL.

Our friends at One Project Closer have saved us from cracking open the box by doing a great review of the 18V cordless drill driver. The biggest assets? Lightweight and powerful! What more do you want from a powertool!

    June 18, 2009 | Comments ()

Serious Bandsaw Skills

You'll never guess what he's making until the final reveal. We're curious as to what other ways he's put his bandsaw skills to use. Apparently he sells a kit that includes urethane tires and an Olsen blade which really makes your bandsaw hum.

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    June 15, 2009 | Comments ()

Father's Day Giveaway from SKIL, Home Depot & Energizer

Wouldn't your Dad be happy this year to find out you've got him the SKIL cordless tool set of his dreams or maybe a $100 gift certificate to use at Home Depot or even an Energizer Professional Hard Case flashlight?

This Father's day we've teamed up with SKIL, Home Depot, and Energizer to offer 3 lucky winners a chance to win one of these prizes and bring a smile to your Dad on his day.

    June 5, 2009 | Comments ()

Saved by the Drill

In most situations a hole in the head isn't a good thing but in this case it was the only option to save a boys life. He had fallen while riding his bike and was immediately brought to the hospital where doctors diagnosed he had bleeding on his brain which needed to be relieved immediately.

They were not equipped with neurological drills but the doctor acquired a simple hand-held drill from the hospital maintenance room and with the help of a specialist over the phone he proceeded to drill into the boys skull to relieve the pressure.

    May 26, 2009 | Comments ()

Keep Your Power Tools Running

As we fire up our spring projects it's clear that we need to wipe the dust off some of our power tools and give them a once over to make sure they are in good operating condition which means they are safe to use and effective.

Here's a starting point for checking your tools for any damage or wear and how to recognize when they need repair. One of the most common issues are worn power cords which can be dangerous and should be fixed immediately, learn how to repair the cord yourself.

    April 6, 2009 | Comments ()

Craftsman Mini Circular Saw

Toolsnob brings us this miniature version of the circular saw from Craftsman. It's available from Sears and boasts a 3-inch saw rated at 2800 rpm. It can be used in 3 positions and goes for $100.

    January 14, 2009 | Comments ()

Circular Saw Safety

Photo: Remodeling for Geeks

This post from Casasugar got us thinking that although circular saws are loud and their blades somewhat menacing, they are wonderfully useful tools that any DIY home enthusiast should know how to use safely and effectively.

    September 16, 2008 | Comments ()

World's Most Powerful Cordless Drill

This commercial from Milwaukee tools is both humorous and effective. Thanks Toolsnob.

    July 23, 2008 | Comments ()

Design Your Own Power Tool

Toolsnob turned us onto this contest that just finished over at Core77, Design a Power Tool in One Hour. The winners after the jump.

    July 14, 2008 | Comments ()

The Circular Saw Demystified

Photo: Remodeling for Geeks

Remodeling for Geeks breaks down circular saws and some tips for buying that include:

When you buy your saw, buy new blades. The blade that comes with the saw is like the starter cartridges you get when you buy a new printer. For this discussion, we will focus on carbide blades for cutting wood. 2x material and various panels like particle board and plywood.

Sawblades come in a wide variety. For the purpose of this discussion I will focus on carbide blades for wood. They cut better, last longer, are quieter, and will give you the most value.

    June 23, 2008 | Comments ()