Lansky, Wicked Edge Gen 3 Pro, Spyderco, Fiskars, Rada, Chef’s Choice Trizor Edge Model 15XV, Edge Pro Apex, and a Whetstone. Knives used for testing: Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-Inch Chef’s Knife was dulled, then sharpened using each knife sharpener. Stropping leather is used on knives sharpened with Lansky, Wicked Edge, Spyderco, Edge Pro Apex, and …
Does it take $151 to make a good impact wrench, or are you just paying for that name brand? Spoiler Alert! This is the one you really want Today, we’re going to find out. We test a real Makita against a knockoff Makita impact wrench, and we will see once and for all if you’re …
Today I am going to do a little work on this Ford Ranger. I’m going to test out some SeaFoam. I have several things I’m going to work on. The injectors need to be cleaned out, so I’m going to put a can of Seafoam in the tank, I have a sticking lifter, so I’m …
Seafoam–can’t believe what it did to my engine!! Read More »
Craftsman, GearWrench, Blue Point, Proto, Wera, DeWalt, SK, Williams, Olsa, Jetech, Jaeger, Tekton, Capri Tools and Greenly Ratcheting combination wrenches tested for working arc swing, open end and box end performance gripping a rusty bolt, and failure load for both ends of the wrench. I bought all of the ratcheting combination wrenches to ensure an …
TireSlime is compared to Fix-a-Flat, TireJect, and Multi-Seal in several tests. And we looked inside the rim and tire after testing each product to look at the tire sealant and repaired area. If your luck is better than mine, these flat tires happen at the worst possible times. Should you use a tire repair product …
The batteries tested include the Duracell, Energizer, Amazon Basics, Harbor Freight Thunderbolt, Duracell Quantum, Dollar Store, Rayovac, Eveready, and Energizer Lithium. As one of the most commonly used types of batteries, AA batteries are a staple in households worldwide. AmazonBasics, Energizer, Duracell Quantum, Duracell, Rayovac, Energizer Lithium, and Eveready are among the most well-known …
Which AA Battery is Best? Can Amazon Basics beat Energizer? Read More »
US vs. German Pliers (WIRE CUTTERS)? Knipex vs. Snap-On, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha Are German-made pliers (WIRE CUTTERS) better than US-made ones? Knipex, Snap-On, Mac Tools, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha, Klein Tools, C.S. Osborne, Channel Locks, Illinois Industrial Tool, Kobalt, Doyle, Southwire. Diagonal cutting pliers are used for cutting through nails, screws, a …
This test demonstrates that not all penetrating oils are equal. The bolt test shows which ones penetrate and which ones don’t. Which penetrating Fluid is best? In this showdown, Brake Fluid, Seafoam Deep Creep, Fluid Film, BG In-Force, WD-40 Rust Specialist, CRC Knock’er Loose. Could break fluid possibly work better than penetrating fluid when loosening …
Which of these 7 Drain Openers is the Best? Clogged drains happen at the worst possible times. So, which type of drain opener works best to unclog drains quickly? Will these products cause damage to plumbing? Drano, Liquid Plumr, Lye, Sulfuric Acid (Clobber), Roebic (enzymes/bacteria), Muriatic Acid, and Drain Sticks are put to the test …
Best SCISSORS? 14 Brands Brands: KAI, Gingher, Heritage, Klein Tools, Henckels, Fiskars, Bianco, Ultima Classic, Westscott, Livingo, KitchenAid, Singer, Scotch, Stanley. Scissors tested for sharpness and durability after cutting through 1,000 feet of paper, 20 passes through cardboard, ten passes through aluminum sheeting, and ten passes through cardboard. Short Story Long Story Lots of …
Best Multitool (TOOL KNIVES)? Leatherman vs Gerber, SOG, Victorinox, DeWalt, Mossy Oak, Ozark Trail BRANDS TESTED: Leatherman Skeletool, SOG PowerAccess, Leatherman Charge+, Gerber Suspension, Gerber Gear, Ganzo, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, DeWalt, Hart, Mossy Oak, RoverTac, Stanley, Ozark Trail, Havalon. Tested for initial knife sharpness and quality of knife steel by testing sharpness after coming …
Best Impact Wrench? DeWalt vs Milwaukee vs Makita vs Bauer! Let’s find out! Milwaukee Fuel vs. DeWalt DCF 888B vs. Makita XDT16Z vs. Bauer. Not all impact drivers survive this showdown as sparks fly for one impact driver, and another one nearly has a meltdown as grease pours out of the impact driver housing. After …
Best Bolt Cutters? Knipex, Klein Tools, Kobalt, Tekton, Gedore, NWS, Porter, Workpro, Capri Tools 14 Bolt Cutters: Knipex, NWS, Gedore, Klein Tools, Porter, Capri Tools, ARES, Kobalt, Workpro, KC Professional, Great Neck, Tekton, Performance Tool and Jendfert. Bolt cutters tested for efficiency cutting through 16 penny nail, deck screw, drill bit, and hex allen key. …
Best “Tape Measure” Brand? BRANDS TESTED: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, Klein, Kobalt, Lufkin, Bauer, Komelon, Kutir, and Ming Hao Tape measures tested for standout (reach), abrasion resistance, impact, retraction speed after exposure to sawdust and sand, magnet strength, and blade lock strength. I always purchase all of the products I test and the supplies used …
