Monthly Roundup
July 1, 2008
June 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
June was pretty fun around here. If you were paying attention, we gave away three Dremel tools for Father's Day. Other than that, we got to test out a few very cool tools. Skil's Power Cutter is yet another great offering from a company that is totally on a roll, but the Tool of the Month goes to Duo-Fast's Cordless Framer. We wrote the review for this one the other week, and since then, we've continued using the tool and it keeps proving it's worth.
This next month we're looking to post up reviews of Festool's Trim Router, Paslode's new Roofing Gun, a few of Campbell Hausfeld's new pneumatic tools, and a few other cool items we've got in the shop.
Tool of the Month
All Reviews
Power Tools
Hand Tools
Air Tools
Benches, Stands, and Storage
Demolition Tools
Distractions
Glues and Adhesives
Lawn/Garden
Monthly Roundup
Painting
Promotions
June 2, 2008
May 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
May is in the bag and it's likely that you've got some projects underway. Hopefully they're proceeding according to plan (but we all know it's likely that they're not).
The May tool of the month is the Artillery Pry Bar System. If you're looking for that chest-swelling, shingle ripping, clapboard trashing, deck devastating feeling, the Artillery in a class by itself.
In June, we're hoping to get reviews up for Skil's new Power Cutter, Duo-Fast's gas nailer, and Paslode's roofing gun. If we're lucky, we're going to also try to squeeze in Festool's MFK 700 Modular Router.
Tool of the Month
All Reviews
Air Tools
Demolition Tools
Distractions
Hand Tools
How-To
Lawn/Garden
Power Tool Accessories
Power Tools
Promotions
Routers
Sanding
May 1, 2008
April 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
April is over and the summer projects are in the planning phase. Judging from the traffic to our review of the Wagner Paint Crew Plus, a lot of you are thinking about painting the house. Good luck with that one.
Our tool of the month goes to the C.H. Hanson Chalk Hog. The Paslode Framer is a great tool and the two TKTools that we looked at were also cool, but once again, C.H. Hanson shows that even the most mundane of tools can be redesigned and improved.
Tool of the Month
Reviews
Air Tools
Benches, Stands, and Storage
Distractions
Guides
Hand Tools
Lawn/Garden
Power Tool Accessories
Power Tools
Promotions
March 31, 2008
February 29, 2008
February 2008 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
Another month in the bag.
With the International Builder's Show, things have really started picking up in the tool world. All the big guys are releasing new products and some of them are looking pretty cool (like Milwaukee's 15 Amp Sawzall). There's a lot more coming in March, so stay tuned.
We only reviewed one tool in February, so it's a no-brainer that the Bosch JS5 is the Tool of the Month. But even against the stiffest competition, this jigsaw would have been a contender. It's a nice, compact unit and it delivers the quality that comes with any Bosch jigsaw.
Tool of the Month
Bosch JS5 Jigsaw
Reviews
Bosch JS5 Jigsaw
New and Interesting Tools
Stanley #1 Odd-Job
10C Crew Charge and Pro Charge
Gorilla Gripper
Robert Larson Shavehook (Molding Scraper) Set with 3 Blades
Skil XBench Deluxe Kit
Paslode Powerframer 350 Framing Gun
Ridgid Job-Site Radio / Race Scanner
Milwaukee 15 Amp SuperSawzall
New and Interesting Accessories
Knaack Monster Box
UFO Ballistic NailScrews
Campbell Hausfeld 25-Piece Accessory Kit with Case
Triton Multi-Stand
Bosch Concrete Drilling and Anchor Kit
Trade Shows and Promotions
Ridgid's 2.5-Gallon Aluminum Compressor for $49
International Builder's Show
Dirt Cheap Black & Decker VPX Tools at Home Depot
International Builders Show Part II
Distractions
Crane Accident
February 1, 2008
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
December 3, 2007
November 2007 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
November was busy around here. The holiday shopping season is cranking up, so there are a lot of good deals to be had. To make shopping a little easier for you, we made up a Holiday Gift Guide so you can make sure you're matching up the right tool with the right person.
December's looking to be a banner month around here; we've got reviews coming for a host of tools including Ryobi's 4-Piece Lithium-Ion Set, Proxxon's Delta Sander, Wagner's Paint Crew Plus, a few more items from Skil, and the Maxus X-Lite Compressor.
The November Tool of the Month was an easy choice for us. The Skil 7.2-Volt Power Wrench really impressed us with it's versatility, it's ease-of-use, and it's affordability. It's a great little tool for anyone and, for good reason, it's bound to be a huge seller this holiday season. Go and get one for Dad, he'll dig it.
Tool of the Month
Skil 7.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Power Wrench
Reviews
Skil 7.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Power Wrench
Skil 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver
C.H. Hanson Slide Square
Holiday Shopping (some deals still active)
2007 Tool Snob Holiday Gift Guide
Huge Black Friday Tool Deals
Tool Deals on the Internet
Big Bosch Promotions
New and Interesting Tools
Craftsman ASX Tool Storage System
Festool Trion PS (and PSB) 300 EQ Jigsaw
Husky 2 Nailer/Compressor Kit
Triton Superjaws
Redback Maxistrike 20 oz Rip Hammer
Ryobi AIRgrip Laser Levels and SonicTape
Gutter Sense
SawStop 10" Contractor Saw
Contests
Home Depot $25,000 Gift Card Contest
Comforts of Home Holiday Contest
Tool News
Popular Woodworking's Best Tools of 2007
Ryobi 12-Volt Lithium Ion Drill in Stores
Vermont American turns 60
Distractions
Barbara K Crystal Jeweled Tool Kit
World's Greatest Hammer
November 1, 2007
October 2007 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
Another good month over here in Tool Land. Probably the biggest news was the release of Black & Decker's VPX system, which we covered quite a bit of. We're sure that this set of tools will quickly grow into something that we've never seen before, encompassing items that go far beyond your normal woodworking tools.
Tool of the Month was a brutal choice this time. We reviewed three tools, all of which were out of the park home runs; Cadex's Porsche-like 23-gauge pinner, Husky's brighter than 1,000 suns work light, and Dremel's smaller than a mouse screwdriver and rotary tool. But we had to make a choice and when we sat down and thought about it, it became clear that the Cadex CPB23.50 exists in a class all to its own. It is a completely superior tool by all measurements. And our advice to all serious woodworkers and DIYers is to go out and get yourself one.
We've already got the books stacked for a solid November, so keep reading. Some things to expect in the upcoming days are reviews of Wagner's Paint Crew Plus, C.H. Hanson's Slide Square, and a whole host of new Skil Tools, starting with their Power Wrench.
Tool of the Month
Cadex CPB23.50 23 Gauge Pinner and Brad Nailer
Reviews
Cadex CPB23.50 23 Gauge Pinner and Brad Nailer
Husky 84-Watt Portable Tripod Fluorescent Work Light
Dremel Duo (Stylus & Driver)
Black & Decker VPX System
Black & Decker VPX Lithium-IonTools
Black & Decker VPX Starter Set
Black & Decker VPX Website is Live
Black & Decker VPX3101 VPX Inverter
Black & Decker VPX Website is Live (for real this time)
New and Interesting Tools
Handi-Shim's New 1/32" Shim
Milwaukee Hatchet Reciprocating Saw
iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot
Maxus X-Lite Air Compressors
Proxxon Oscillating Detail Sander
SquareONE
Skil 7.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Power Wrench
Ridgid R4121 12" Dual Bevel Miter Saw
Maxxeon Workstar 1200
Guides and How-To
Woodfinder.com
Snowblower Buying Guide
How-To Clean a Chimney
Promotions
Northern Tool's Preseason Heater Sale
DeWalt Nano Hammerdrill Sweepstakes
Home Depot Holiday Gift Cards
Northern Tool Milwaukee Giveaway
Other Tool News
Bosch Rapid Repair (and a chance to win a Bosch PS10)
JLC Turns 25!
Milwaukee V18 Vs. 18V?
Distractions
Mug Boss
October 1, 2007
September 2007 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
It was a funny month here at Tool Snob. We took the first part off and went on vacation, so things were pretty quiet for a couple weeks. Then we got back and really had to hit the ground running. It's shaping up to be a busy fall in the tool world and at the moment there's quite a lot going on. Probably the biggest news is Ryobi's Lithium-Ion line of tools. It looks like they've managed to wrap the benefits of the li-ion battery in a very affordable package. We've got a lot of info on those tools, here, here, here, and here.
Because of our vacation, we only reviewed two tools in September. Still, we don't think that should detract any of the glory from Husky's 2-In-1 Combo Knife, our Tool of the Month. It's a great little knife that belongs in everyone's pocket.
So keep checking in, because we've got a lot in store for you in October...starting tomorrow with a review of one of the finest tools we're ever used.
Tool of the Month
Husky 2-In-1 Ultra-Thin Combination Knife - Review
Reviews
C.H. Hanson SuperPencil - Review
Husky 2-In-1 Ultra-Thin Combination Knife - Review
New and Interesting Power Tools
Ryobi 12-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Drill
Ridgid R4330 13" Thickness Planer with 3 Blade Cutterhead
New DeWalt Nano Tools
Milwaukee Compact 18-Volt Drill
Ryobi One + Lithium Ion Tools
Milwaukee 12-volt Sub-Compact Driver
New and Interesting Hand Tools
Stanley FatMax Xtreme 55-120 FuBar III
C.H. Hanson Speedrocker SS
PlugGrip and SwitchGrip
Rockler Jig Parts
C.H. Hanson Unveils New Website
Safety
New Bosch/DeWalt Table Saw Guards
Guides
Top Ten Technologies of 2007
Distractions
World's Strongest Glue
Will It Blend
September 4, 2007
August 6, 2007
July 2007 Monthly Roundup for Tool Snob
Aside from the constant battle with over-heating, we had a good month here at Tool Snob. First and foremost, we were completely impressed with Wagner's Painteater, a total monster of a tool when it comes to the awful task of paint scraping. Secondly, we reviewed and gave away Ridgid's new 18 Volt Li-Ion Drill. And lastly, we rooted around trying to give you all the heads up on new and otherwise interesting tools and tool-related things.
Stay tuned for the month of August. Very soon we'll be posting a review of Ace Sensations Paint, Husky's new 5-in-1 Drywall Tool, Grizzly's $25 Brad Gun, and Dremel's 75th Anniversary Rotary Tool. August should be a lot of fun around here.
Tool of the Month
Wagner PaintEater
Reviews
Wagner PaintEater – Review
Ridgid Lithium-Ion 18-Volt Compact Drill - Review
New and Interesting Tools
The Bagster
Apollo Precision Tools 135-Piece Household Pink Tool Kit
Little Giant Ladder System 1A
The Drill Doctor
Fein MultiMaster
Cadex CPB23.50 Headless Pin and Brad Nailer
Grizzly H5527 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit
Dremel 75th Anniversary Rotary Tool Kit
New Tools in C.H. Hanson's Signature Series
Kreg KKS2000 Klamp Table
Irwin Chop Saw/Miter Saw Laser Guide
Guides
The Ways of Solid Wood
How-To
Cutting a Circle on a Table Saw
How-To Layout Tile
Events
AWFS 2007
Recalls
Recall: Milwaukee 14.4 and 18 Volt Batteries
Magazine Reviews
Fine Homebuilding No. 189 - Review
Woodsmith Vol 29 / No. 172 - Review
Distractions
Morons with Nail Guns – Part 2
July 2, 2007
May 31, 2007
