Tools & DIY
Power tools, hand tools, and workshop gear for real projects.
Deciding what to buy
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Rolling Tool Chests: Drawer Capacity and Steel Gauge Explained
Per-drawer ratings from 100 to 300 lb, steel gauge from 14 to 21, and which rolling tool chests publish a caster rating at all.
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Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Tank Size and CFM for Garage Cleanup
How to match a wet/dry shop vac's tank gallons, CFM, and water lift to sawdust, spills, and drywall dust, with eight models' published specs compared.
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Cordless Drill or Impact Driver: Which to Buy First
Drill/driver, impact driver, or a two-tool combo for a first cordless purchase, compared on kit contents, torque, clutch control, batteries and warranty.
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Portable, Standby or Battery: Home Backup Power Compared
Standby, dual-fuel portable, inverter and battery backup compared on rated watts, runtime, published dBA, CO shutoff and transfer switch readiness.
