January 2, 2008

December 2007 Monthy Roundup for Tool Snob

Even though we ended up taking the last week off, we still managed to pack a lot into the month of December.

Choosing our December tool of the month was tough. We thought the world of the Proxxon Detail Sander and think that it's a shame that the tool doesn't have a higher profile in the tool world, we also really liked the lightweight Maxus Aluminum Compressor. But, we have to give the prize to the Ryobi 4-Piece Li-Ion Kit. With the kit, Ryobi once again walks the line between contractor quality and DIYer price. Since reviewing the kit, we've kept using it and each time we use it, we like it more and more.

We would also like to thank all of you for reading the site this past year. We've been flattered by our traffic numbers and we're looking forward to keeping you up-to-date on all the latest tool news in the coming year.

Tool of the Month
Ryobi 4-Piece Lithium-Ion Power Tool Kit

Reviews
Proxxon Oscillating Detail Sander
Skil 14.4-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver
Ryobi 4-Piece Lithium-Ion Power Tool Kit
Wagner Paint Crew Plus
Maxus X-Lite Aluminum Compressor

New and Interesting Power Tools
JacPac
Bosch JS5 Orbital Jigsaw

New and Interesting Hand Tools
Leatherman Skeletool
Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod LED Flashlight
Black & Decker 36" Accu Mark Level

Distractions
Cool Tools on DIY Network
Tool Christmas Tree Lights