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Feb 13, 2026

The History Of The Drill: How We Went From Heavy Metal To Lithium-Ion Freedom

The History Of The Drill: How We Went From Heavy Metal To Lithium-Ion Freedom

If you’re on a job site today, you probably take that brushless, high-torque, battery-powered beast on your hip for granted. You grab it, you pull the trigger, and it just works. But it wasn’t always this easy. There was a time when drilling a hole meant dragging around a generator, hunting for an outlet, or wrestling a tool that weighed more than a bag of concrete.We decided to look back at the tape. We’re revisiting the history of the drill, tracing the lineage from the clunky iron giants of the 19th century to the smart-sensing marvels we stock today. ... Read More

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Jan 31, 2026

Shop Layout Mistakes & How to Fix Them Without Starting Over

Shop Layout Mistakes & How to Fix Them Without Starting Over

Even a well-equipped shop can become a frustrating place to work if the layout isn't well organized. Tools pile up, projects stall, and what used to be your creative escape becomes a cluttered maze. The good news? You don't have to gut your workspace or start over. A few tweaks can completely change how your shop performs.Let's look at the most common shop layout mistakes and how to fix them, fast. ... Read More

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Jan 28, 2026

The October 2025 Tool Drop: Milwaukee, DeWalt, and the End of Gas-Powered Headaches

The October 2025 Tool Drop: Milwaukee, DeWalt, and the End of Gas-Powered Headaches

Listen, if you are still lugging around a gas can and smelling like a two-stroke engine by 9:00 AM, it is time to join the rest of us in the modern era. October 2025 just wrapped up, and the heavy hitters in the tool game, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Kreg, decided to drop a lineup that makes your old gear look like museum pieces. We are talking more power, less noise, and zero excuses for why that honey-do list isn't finished. ... Read More

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Jun 2, 2016

3 Faster and Better Ways to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints

3 Faster and Better Ways to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints

What is a Mortise and Tenon? The mortise-and-tenon joint has long been the “gold standard” in woodworking joinery because of its ease of construction and incredible strength. It consists of a tenon (also called a tongue) on one workpiece (such as a door rail) that fits into a hollowed-out mortise of a mating workpiece (such… Read More

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