January 2009 Monthly Round Up for Tool Snob

Other than the relentless snow blowing, we had a very good January around here. Keeping the driveway clear makes us sympathize with Sisyphus and his big, dumb boulder. Each time we chip away the last bit of ice, we look up and see the first flakes of the next storm.

As far as tools go, we reviewed a bunch of interesting ones this month, including the Rockwell Jawhorse, Gorilla's new Super Glue, and the Craftsman Auto Hammer. But even against these tough competitors, our tool of the month this time around is going to the one-two punch of the Arbortech Mini-Grinder and Power Chisel. Taken alone, each of these tools is a wonderful addition to anyone's shop (particularly those interested in wood carving), but when looked at together, they make a very complimentary duo. One chisels, the other grinds, both with amazing precision and strength. We loved these tools when we wrote about them and since then we've kept using them and have only found more and more uses for them.

Tool(s) of the Month

• Arbortech Mini-Grinder
• Arbortech Power Chisel

All Reviews

• Craftsman NexTec Auto-Hammer - Review
• Gorilla Super Glue - Review
• Rockwell Jawhorse - Review
• Arbortech Mini-Grinder - Review
• Arbortech Power Chisel - Review

Benches, Stands, and Storage

• Rockwell Jawhorse - Review

Building Materials

• Marvin Ultimate Push Out Casement

Cordless

• Craftsman NexTec Auto-Hammer - Review
• Hitachi Expands 12V Li-Ion Line with Reciprocating Saw, Right-Angle Impact Driver, and Flashlight

Distractions

• Snowblower of the Gods
• Spiders Make Scaffolding?
• Stan Foster: DeWalt Finish Carpenter
• Best of the Tool Blogs '08
• Tool Snob Top Five Reviews of 2008

Glues and Adhesives

• Gorilla Super Glue - Review

Guides

• Best of the Tool Blogs '08

Hand Tools

• C.H. Hanson Stud 4 Sure Magnetic Stud Finder

Lithium-Ion

• Craftsman NexTec Auto-Hammer - Review
• Hitachi Expands 12V Li-Ion Line with Reciprocating Saw, Right-Angle Impact Driver, and Flashlight

Monthly Roundup

• December 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob

Oscillating Tools

• Secco 916 Oscillating Tool - Part 2...A Tale of Woe
• Secco 916 Oscillating Tool

Power Tool Accessories

• Rockler Cove Cutting Table Saw Jig

Power Tools

• Secco 916 Oscillating Tool - Part 2...A Tale of Woe
• Secco 916 Oscillating Tool
• Ridgid R4511 Granite Top Hybrid Table Saw
• Arbortech Mini-Grinder - Review
• Arbortech Power Chisel - Review
• Hitachi Expands 12V Li-Ion Line with Reciprocating Saw, Right-Angle Impact Driver, and Flashlight
• Bosch Table Saw / Miter Saw Hybrid

Promotions

• Paslode Contest Winners

Snow Removal

• Snowblower of the Gods

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