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Porter Cable 18V Lithium Drill Kit

Don't Get Screwed by Using the Wrong Tool

By Dusty Overby on Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 10:30 | Comment Now
Porter Cable 18V Lithium Drill Kit

There are certain tools that every man needs, regardless of his station. From the suburban DIY guru to the loft-dweller with nary a free cupboard, much less a full-out workshop, each one among us can …

Black & Decker Ready Wrench

Get Wrenched, 16 Ways To Sunday

By Ben Bowers on Thursday, 8 Oct, 2009 – 16:48 | 3 Comments
Black & Decker Ready Wrench

There’s comes a time in just about every man’s life when he need to use a socket wrench. At that moment, he delves into the tool box to find both the wrench and box …

10 Best, Must-Have Power Tools

Essential Equipment for the Handy Homeowner

By Dusty Overby on Thursday, 17 Sep, 2009 – 9:30 | 7 Comments
10 Best, Must-Have Power Tools

From the moment ancient man first wielded tools to aid in mastery over his environment, their use has been embedded in the DNA of humankind. Men, in particular, have an innate sense of the crucial …

CRKT Ignitor

One Hot Blade

By Dusty Overby on Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 9:30 | Comment Now
CRKT Ignitor

We’ve shared some of our favorites from the good folks at Columbia River Knife & Tool before, and here is another fine example of their handiwork. The new Ignitor is a perfect little tech-folder, as …

SOG PowerAssist

Peerless Pinching Power

By Dusty Overby on Thursday, 3 Sep, 2009 – 16:00 | Comment Now
SOG PowerAssist

We’ve already taken the opportunity to introduce you to a few of SOG’s outstanding blade offerings. Now we’d like you to meet one of their more versatile products, the PowerAssist multitool.
To be clear, SOG offers …

SOG Specialty Knives

Tactical Meets Practical

By Dusty Overby on Wednesday, 5 Aug, 2009 – 15:41 | 8 Comments
SOG Specialty Knives

The knife is an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. This is certainly true, but a man’s knife is so much more. The honed expression of the simplest machines, a good knife is an …

Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 15: Know When (And How) To D.I.Y.

By Dusty Overby on Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 11 Comments
Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 15: Know When (And How) To D.I.Y.

You are a man. Should you set your mind to something, it’s unlikely that any force can stand firm against your resolute will. That’s why I want to encourage you to cast doubt and fear …

Lehr Eco Trimmer

Your Camping Stove Is About To Have Some Serious Competition

By Dusty Overby on Wednesday, 22 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | 7 Comments
Lehr Eco Trimmer

The brand new Lehr Eco Trimmer is the world’s first bit of propane powered lawn care equipment. I, for one, hope that it won’t be the last. Read on to get my hands-on take on the Eco Trimmer’s impressive performance.

Black & Decker 18v Hard Surface Sweeper

Works Like A Broom, Without All That Unpleasant Sweeping

By Dusty Overby on Friday, 17 Apr, 2009 – 14:00 | 2 Comments
Black & Decker 18v Hard Surface Sweeper

Not too long ago, we brought you a feature on Black & Decker’s Cordless Chainsaw, a tool that impressed us with its general handiness. Well, the chainsaw was just one member of B&D’s 18v Yard …

Black & Decker 18v Cordless Chainsaw

Cut the cord. Just don't cut yourself.

By Dusty Overby on Wednesday, 18 Feb, 2009 – 19:08 | 9 Comments
Black & Decker 18v Cordless Chainsaw

UPDATE: Just for shiggles, we threw together a short video of Dusty taking on a small tree at Gear Patrol reader Tim F’s home. Yes, the shrub (er, tree) is larger than Black & Decker …