Milwaukee Tool has been producing new pliers and screwdrivers in the USA, after opening their new hand tool factory in West Bend, Wisconsin several months ago. A lot of people have been asking about when the new tools will be available. The new pliers and screwdrivers are not yet available at retailers, but should be soon. At the start of 2023, I asked Milwaukee Tool for an update and received the following: We received an overwhelming amount of excitement from the announcement of our new cutting pliers and screwdrivers. Our teams are working hard to deliver the most innovative and highest quality lineman’s, diagonal and long nose pliers, and screwdrivers from our new state-of-the-art production facility in West Bend, Wisconsin....
I have been testing the SawStop Compact Table Saw (CTS), and will be discussing its design and performance in this review. The Compact Table Saw, model CTS-120A60, is SawStop’s most affordable table saw yet, and it incorporates similar flesh detection and blade brake technologies as the brand’s jobsite, contractor, and cabinet saws. SawStop provided a sample for testing and review. SawStop Flesh Detection and Blade Brake Tech If you’re familiar with the SawStop brand, you probably already know about their flesh-detection and blade brake safety features. Example of SawStop blade brake activation. The saw sends a small current through the blade, and constantly monitors the signal. If the saw senses that the signal has changed, such as if a user’s...
Whether it’s a large backpack leaf blower or a slim electric model, there are several great options for storing a leaf blower in a garage. This article will cover several ways to store your leaf blower, so it’s off your garage floor and (maybe) out of sight. All you need to do is consider your garage layout and pick the best option. How To Hang Or Store A Leaf Blower I use my leafblower for much more than simply blowing leaves out of my garage. Unfortunately, leafblowers have become increasingly clumsy to store as they get bigger. So, what are some of the best storage options to help you clear up some high-value floor space? When picking an option for your...
Gladiator has announced a new Flex cabinet system, described as an all-in-one, versatile storage suite. The new Garage Flex garage cabinet system ship pre-assembled and are loaded with modern features. At launch, there is a new tall cabinet, wall cabinet, base cabinet with doors, and base cabinet with 2 doors and 1 drawer. There are 5 different cabinet combinations and setups at the time of this posting. The cabinets can be floor-mounted, or mounted to Gladiator rails and wall panels. Features include soft-touch handles, soft-close cabinet drawer, auto-return drawers, leveling feet, multi-point locking mechanism, grommeted holes for cable management, an integrated under-shelf basket system, and removable closet rod for the tall cabinet. Gladiator ships the system nested, meaning smaller cabinets...
This is the story about how I bought a couple of Harbor Freight US General roller cabinet tool boxes. It all happened quite by accident, really, and turned out to be quite the adventure. Just to prepare you – this is a long post, discussing everything about my Harbor Freight purchasing experience. I have been organizing my workspace and storage spaces, and have been deliberating about what to buy. I need more storage for tools, parts, supplies, and misc. smaller things. My tall Proto 540 has grown on me, and I am quite attached to my Beta rolling cabinet. The Proto 540 isn’t available anymore, and I’m not yet ready to buy its larger and pricier replacement. Here’s an older...
