July 2009 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob

While we admittedly blew off a lot of last week, we cranked during the other three. At the beginning of the month we were looking at a pretty large back log of tools to review, but now we're only looking at a few (which you'll be seeing in the next week or so).

But of the seven items we reviewed, singling one out for the tool of the month is a difficult task. We really liked the EZY Hang Door Lifter, the Bosch DareDevil bits are fantastic, and both the LogJaws and the CH Nailer have their high points, but the big prize has to go to the Milwaukee 12-Volt Power Port for the simple fact that it has now saved our ass on more than one occasion. Worrying about the charge on our cell phone is now a thing of the past as long as we have this little guy tucked behind the driver's seat.

We also want to thank everyone who chimed in on the Chippewa/Red Wings conversation. Reader Greg was the winner of the random drawing, but all of the comments were very helpful. We've been leaning towards the Red Wing 406s, and PutnamEco's comment may have pushed us over the edge. Thanks guys.

Tool of the Month

• Milwaukee M12 Power Port - Review

All Reviews

• Campbell Hausfeld Angled Finish Nailer - Review
• Milwaukee M12 LED Worklight - Review
• Bosch DareDevil Spade Bits - Review
• Ezy Hang Door Lifter - Review
• Bosch R2-P2 Driver Bit - Review
• Rockwell LogJaws (JawHorse Accessory) - Review
• Milwaukee M12 Power Port - Review

Air Tools

• Campbell Hausfeld Angled Finish Nailer - Review
• Bosch Finish and Trim Nailers Available

Benches, Stands, and Storage

• SawGear
• Ezy Hang Door Lifter - Review
• Rockwell LogJaws (JawHorse Accessory) - Review

Bits and Blades

• Bosch DareDevil Spade Bits - Review
• Bosch R2-P2 Driver Bit - Review

Clothing

• Chippewas or Red Wings?

Cordless

• Milwaukee M12 Power Port - Review

Distractions

• 'Hammered' Apparently No Longer Means 'Drunk'
• Contractor Demos Wrong House
• Tool Snob Wins Coveted 'Tool Talkie' Award
• Websites We Like: There I Fixed It

Glues and Adhesives

• WD-40 Trigger Pro - Review

Hand Tools

• Ezy Hang Door Lifter - Review
• FastCap Pocket Chisel

Lithium-Ion

• Milwaukee M12 Power Port - Review

Magazines

• Woodworker's Journal: How to Build a Bamboo Fly Rod

Measuring & Marking

• Modified Square

Monthly Roundup

• June 2009 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob

Painting

• Gator Zip Sand-BLOCK

Power Tool Accessories

• Bosch DareDevil Spade Bits - Review
• APC Power-Saving Surge Protector with LCD Timer
• SawGear
• WD-40 Trigger Pro - Review
• Bosch R2-P2 Driver Bit - Review
• Rockwell LogJaws (JawHorse Accessory) - Review
• Milwaukee M12 Power Port - Review

Promotions

• Dremel is Giving Accessories Away All Day Long
• Tool Snob Interviews Tools.com
• Paslode Contest Ends This Week
• Win a Custom Motorcycle from Skil

Safety

• APC Power-Saving Surge Protector with LCD Timer

Sanding

• Gator Zip Sand-BLOCK

Sharpening

• Rockwell LogJaws (JawHorse Accessory) - Review

Tool News

• Tool Snob Interviews Tools.com
• Tool Snob Wins Coveted 'Tool Talkie' Award
• Craftsman Wants Your Ideas

Work Lights

• Milwaukee M12 LED Worklight - Review

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