Tool Reviews

"The perfect gift guide for the holidays."

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

With the holidays right around the corner what better way to kick off December than to present a holiday gift guide. Looking for tool ideas to get your family? Well you've come to the right place! Check out the tools I've chosen below!

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DEWALT MAXFIT Driving Bit Set (30-Piece)

This Driving Bit set includes bits, bit holder, two nut drivers and a magnetic sleeve. The magnetic system minimizes wobbling and dropped screws and the steel bits have precision-machined tips to reduce stripping. I always have trouble keeping up with these things, so anytime I get them as a gift I'm always overjoyed. This driving bit set retails for $14.97 at the Home Depot. 

Ridgid GEN5X 18-Volt Dual-Power Light Cannon

Living in Oklahoma, we have had quite a bit of power outages due to the tornadoes, so having a light around the house has been awesome. But this dual-powered light puts my other flashlights to shame. The head swivels 180 degrees to direct like wherever needed. On its lowest setting it can run up to 30 hours and is powered by a RIDGID 18-Volt battery or included 12-volt car adapter. Luckily Ridgid has an awesome battery pack that provides up to 4x run time and is protected against overheating, overloading and overcharging. Blow your families mind with the gift that will light u their faces. The light retails for $89.00 at Home Depot and the 18-Volt charger pack retails for $99.00.

Husky 15 in. Tool Tote

RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Score Wireless Speaker Set with SKAA Technology 

Your family/friends will be sure to love you to the end of the time with this gift. This Ryobi Wireless Speaker Set is the perfect gift to bring out for those holiday parties. This speaker set features a bluetooth enabled primary speaker that allows you to play cool tunes right from your phone. I tried these babies out while hanging out on my floating deck and I must say these speakers have got some juice. Your family will be having the time of their life with these babies! The wireless speaker set retails for $199.00 at The Home Depot.

Milwaukee 11-in-1 Multi-Tip Screwdriver with Square Drive Bits

Even before I became a DIY builder I think its safe to say that a screwdriver was one of my most used tools so this Milwaukee Screwdriver set would serve as a great stocking stuffer. It has a comfortable tri-Lobe handle and comes with 8 bits and 3 nut drivers to fit a wide variety of driving needs. And you can't beat the price on it. This tool will definitely pay for itself. This screwdriver retails for $9.97.

 Kreg K4 Pocket-Hole System

This is one of my all time favorite tools! The Kreg Jig. I use it on 95% of all my furniture and its a tool I recommend often. If you want to be known as the best gift giver, than be sure to have this waiting under someones tree. This system includes the jig, drill and driver bit. It creates pocket holes in a wide variety of materials and widths. It retails at the Home Depot for $99.97.

Milwaukee 100-Lumen Aluminum Pen Light with Clip

Looking for another great stocking stuffer? Well check out this Milwaukee Pen light. Its waterproof, protective rubber bite zone makes it the perfect light to have handy, small enough to fit in a purse or pocket, never be in the dark again. It has a 30 m beam distance and a removable pocket clip. It retails at the Home Depot for $19.97.

and what's the holidays without a Christmas Giveaway!

Of course, with it being Christmas, its only right to have a surprise giveaway but I will say that the prize package is valued at $200! So don't miss out!

Must haves for the Home? Sign Me Up!

Being a recent new homeowner and beginner woodworker it was obvious of which tools/accessories were needed often in the home...so I decided to put together a list for you.

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Husky 500 Lumen Unbreakable Aluminum Flashlight

I think we can all agree that a flashlight is a necessity in the home, you may not always need it but you will definitely be happy you have one, whether the lights go out or you just need to shed some light in a dark area in the workshop. You need a flashlight in the home, and what better to have then the Husky Unbreakable flashlight. It’s rubber-coated so it provides superb durability and it has a high/low and strobe mode. It’s equipped to withstand abusive conditions and the perfect flashlight for the home. It retails for $16.97 at The Home Depot.

Diablo 5 in. 80-Grit Sandnet Disc

Being a beginner woodworker it was evident early on that I would be doing A LOOOOOOOOOOOT of sanding, whether I liked it or not. So I often buy sanding discs in bulk. These Diablo SandNet Discs and clog-resistant, easy to clean for repeated use and last a bit longer than normal sanding discs. They go great with orbital and DA sanders and are ideal for sanding wood, metal, plastic and solid surfaces. Pack of 10 retails at The Home Depot for $14.97.

Husky Variety Screwdriver Set (6-Piece)

IF you’re a homeowner, you’re probably well aware that having a screwdriver around will always come in handy. So make sure you get a decent set. These Husky screwdrivers have precision tips that help with better engagement with fasteners, and are color coded to easily identify the screwdriver tip. This set retails at The Home Depot for $9.97.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ Hammer Drill

Whether hanging up pictures or working in the shop, I think most would agree that drills are one of the most used tools at home. I love the Ryobi Hammer drill because it gives a lot of power and its reasonably affordable. Check out my full review on the Drill here!

Dremel Multi Max Universal Oscillating Tool Flush Cut Blade

Calling all do-it-yourself home renovators! If you don’t have the Dremel oscillating tool then head to the store and get one because this tool will definitely come in handy. Whether sanding, cutting wood and drywall or remiving grout. The Dremel Oscilating tool kit will surely be a great aid for those home reno projects. There is sooooo much you can do with this tool, it would be crazy not to have this near buy. The tool kit retails for $109.00 at The Home Depot.

Makita 18 Volt 23 Ga. Pin Nailer

Another great tool for the home reno folks is the Makita Pin nailer, great for installing casings, decorative trim, molding and baseboards. There’s no reason why we can’t make our homes look professional. IT drives up to 4,250 nails on one charge and comes cordless for increased convenience. It only weighs 4.9 lbs, so it’s easy to handle and is equipped with star protection to prevent overloading, over-discharging and over-heating. The pin nailer retails for $179.00 at The Home Depot. 

Ryobi has the power to inflate right in the palm of your hand!

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 WHATS INCLUDED

The Ryobi Power Inflator comes boxed with Power Inflator and Valve Adaptor and can be powered by any Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ battery. It is perfect for fast, high volume inflating and deflating of air mattresses, pool toys, etc. Great tool addition to my shop!

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TESTING OUT THE INFLATOR

Ryobi claims that this volume inflator can inflate a standard twin size mattress in 45 seconds, so I wanted to put it to the test!

Check out this quick video tool review to see how the Ryobi Inflator stood up to the test.

FAVORITE FEATURES

Locking Trigger

The locking trigger is hands down my favorite feature. You only have to hit the trigger on to inflate things so you don't have to worry about holding it the whole time, which to me was a very good design choice for this tool.

Portable Sweeper

The fact that this inflator can double as a portable sweeper makes it that much more useful to me. I don't always need to blow up a mattress or a pool toy, but I constantly have sawdust on my workbench. Having this cordless inflator to blow dust off my workbench definitely increases the value of having this tool in the shop!

The Ryobi Volume Inflator retails at The Home Depot for $24.97.

Don't take on a deck building project without the right tools!

I am in the process of building my backyard deck, so I wanted to share with you guys the tools that are helping me knock this thing out!

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. There are some affiliate links in this post, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no cost to you. Click Here to read my full disclosure.

Ridgid 3-1/2 in. Full-Size Palm Nailer

I love small tools with a lot of power. When installing my joist hangers this little tool definitely made the deck building process easier. It does require an air compressor, I use Ryobi's Pancake Air Compressor.

It has a magnetic guide for precise fastener placement and is compact and low in weight. It is compatible with common nails; I used Simpson Strong Tie 1 1/2" nails and SImpson Strong Tie 3" Nails.

See the video below to see how I put this tool to work on my floating deck.

The Ridgid Palm Nailer retails for $59.98 at The Home Depot. Check out the video below to see it in action.

Milwaukee 22 oz. Milled Face Framing Hammer

With any big project, you always need a great hammer to aid you along the way and this Milwaukee Milled Face Framing Hammer doesn't disappoint. I especially love the magnetic nail set that allows you to set nails one handed. This Milwaukee hammer retails at The Home Depot for $34.99 . check out the video below to see it in action.

DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw with Brake

Anything cordless is ok in my book but this Dewalt saw really impressed me. I have had a few test runs with her and so far she cuts like a breeze. It has a bevel capacity up to 57 degrees and works great with cross cutting 2x’s, and is great on runtime. I can't wait to test her out on my deck boards. Stay tuned for some videos with this saw in action, in my floating deck tutorial posts. This saw retails for $159.00 at The Home Depot.

Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Brushless Hammer Drill Kit

My Ryobi hammer drill has done great with my deck project. Check out my full tool review here on what I think about it.

Husky Large Water Resistant Leather Work Glove

This isn't necessarily a tool, but between working with this Oklahoma clay and all the rain we’ve been getting, my deck project has been really messy to start off, so I was happy to have these Husky water resistant gloves. They have tough leather material ideal for heavy duty jobs and very suitable for wet conditions. If you are in need of some good outdoor working gloves, look no further. They retail for $14.98 at your local Home Depot.

Dewalt 15 Amp 12 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

I have been using this saw for a while now and I must say its heavy duty. I would highly recommend Dewalt brand to anyone. It is a little pricey, but all of my dewalt tools always outlast other brands that I buy. It features Dual horizontal steel rails with a innovative clamping mechanism and miters 60 degrees to the right and 50 degrees to the left, providing increased capacity. It retails for $399.00 at The Home Depot.  DEWALT's 35ft Tape measure is also a great buy!  

Check out some of the listed tools above in action as I install my deck joist hangers and don't forget to check out my deck project here!

Happy Decking!

I acknowledge that the Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the The Home Depot Pro-Spective Campaign. As a part of the program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purposes of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

"This Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Tool Kit has been officially dog approved"

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

WHATS INCLUDED

The Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Kit comes boxed with a 4.8-Volt cordless rotary tool, 4.8-Volt battery, 3-hour battery charger, EZ Lock mandrel, pet grooming nail guard, lock sanding disc (4) and a wrench.

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TESTING OUT THE DREMEL PET GROOMING ROTARY TOOL

Testing out the Dremel Pet Grooming Rotary Tool was super fun to say they least. I was so lucky to have Albi to help me test it out. The paw guide definitely came in handy, that was evident in the very beginning. I also liked that the dremel wasn't very loud. I know some dogs get startled by loud objects but Albi wasn't even phased by the noise. The Dremel being cordless was also a big deal because there were times when Albi would walk away lol he apparently had other plans; with the Dremel being cordless it was easy to just walk over to him versus trying to get him to come by an outlet. It was also a nice additive to have two speeds. Over all I think the tool worked great and would recommend it for any pet owner.

FAVORITE FEATURES

Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Guard - The Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Tool features a guard attachment that has a 45° angle paw guide and a clear cap for easy viewing. This helps ensure the dogs paws don't get harmed by drilling the nail too far down. It also features a hinged design for easy cleaning and assembly and can be used with other compatible Dremel rotary tools

EZ LOCK - Dremel's EZ lock mandrel and sanding discs made it very easy to switch out the discs. We were ready to start grooming within minutes of unboxing the Dremel.

Huge Shoutout to my two friends Schatzi and Albi for helping me test out this Dremel Nail Grooming Kit. I think they deserve a treat!

The Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool Kit retails for $38.84 at the Home Depot.

I acknowledge that the Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the The Home Depot Pro-Spective Campaign. As a part of the program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purposes of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

"Aint no blade, like a Diablo blade, cuz a Diablo blade don't stop"

This saw blade review will give you a reason to want to pick up a Makita reciprocating saw.

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

Since I started building, Diablo has always been a trusted name I've heard people recommend. So I was excited to try out these Carbide Pruning and Clean Wood Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blades. Even better then trying these blades out, I get to test them with the Makita Reciprocating Saw.

But before I started testing these babies out I knew I had to create some kind of storage for these blades because they definitely fall under the "tools I'll most likely lose list" so in addition to this saw blade review, I created a holding box for my blades, Makita reciprocating saw, and saw battery.

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Its amazing the kind of space and time you save from having the proper storage. This sits right on my shelf in my garage and I now have no worries that I will lose those blades! The best part was it only took me 30 mins to build and it looks pretty nice next to my Makita Pin nailer!

Luckily, I have put some plans together so you can create your own too. I used MDF to build this because I had some scraps lying around but I would recommend using pine at least for sturdier storage. Check out the free plans below!

Step 1: Attach the bottom (11.5"x 21.75") piece to the back (12" x 21.75") piece together using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 3/4" setting, with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws to attach along with wood glue. Pocket holes should be made on the bottom piece.

Step 2: Attach the two side pieces to the assembled storage using a brad nailer and brad nails along with wood glue.

The corner pieces were cut out with my jigsaw.

and then attached with a brad nailer and wood glue.

Step 3: Attach the triangular pieces to the assembled storage using wood glue.

 Step 4: Begin assembling the saw holder piece by attaching the back (3.25"x2.5") rectangle to the front (2.5"x2.5") square using wood glue and brad nails.

 Step 5: Attach the two side holders to the assembled saw holder piece with wood glue and brad nails. I cut this piece out on my Ryobi Bandsaw.

 Step 6: Attach the assembled saw holder piece to the storage with wood glue and brad nails. The top of the saw holder piece should be placed across from the triangular piece at one inch.

Step 7: Cut out spaces in your two 7" (1x2) pieces using a bandsaw and attach to the storage using wood glue.

I drilled a hole in the back of my stor of my storage for my charger cord but this is optional to you.

and Waaa-lahhhh!! The perfect storage for your saw!

Now back to the blades! These blades are Diablo's first carbide pruning blade. It's cutting life is much greater than that of regular pruning blades and its carbide tooth geometry delivers fast and effortless cuts.

Using this Diablo blade coupled with the Makita Reciprocating saw is making my process of breaking down my pallet sectional down super easy. It's strengthened, oversized blade body makes cutting a breeze. 

This was my first experience with a reciprocating saw and I was well pleased with this thing. It's definitely got some power. It has a compact design that made it easy to carry, and though it looks like a heavy tool, I found it easy to work with.

I also liked the easiness of changing out the blade. No real work involved and luckily Makita's batteries can be used across tools. I am a fan of both of these products. If you enjoyed this saw blade review and want some of your own, be sure to check out your local Home Depot.

The Diablo Carbide Pruning and Clean Wood Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blades retail for $23.97 (9") and $31.97 (12") at The Home Depot. You can also find the Makita Reciprocating saw here.

I acknowledge that the Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the The Home Depot Pro-Spective Campaign. As a part of the program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purposes of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

Faux brick, carpet , bamboo floors, shiplap all in one room? Sign me up!

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

When I bought my house, I definitely wasn’t thinking about natural light, and even though I LOOOOVE my first home, theres only one room that gets decent natural lighting. Go figure! With being a blogger and trying to take decent photos, this one room was starting to get old.

I absolutely love that my house came with grey walls and pretty beige carpet. I fell in love at first sight, but I started to notice the pictures I was staging were starting to look a little too similar for my liking!

So I got the cool idea to make feature wall boards and use other home items to re-create my “golden room” into the perfect picture room.

For the sake of this post I have taken shots to show off some of my smaller feature boards and photos of how a photo can look if you photo it properly.

I am sharing my favorite backdrop combo first!

BRICK AND BAMBOO

Home Depot sells these faux brick panels that are perfect for a back drop. You can opt to keep it the natural brick color and boom another feature wall, or you can do like I did and give it a more modern look.

Chalk paint is my ABSOLUTE favorite type of paint, mostly because of the dry time. It can be a little pricey but well worth it in my opinion.

I first painted all my brick panel in this RustOluem “Aged Gray.” Next I painting the lines in between the bricks white and then lightly brushed white over the brick pieces in different areas. After that I mixed some of the white and grey together and painted over certain spots. There’s no real technique to this part, you can make it look as distressed as you want it.

For the bottom of the picture I used a bamboo rug! How clever is that? An inexpensive way to create a hardwood floor look. Ive shown staged pictures to my friends with this rug and they always say “Im so jealous of your floors” haha imagine their faces when I tell them its only a rug, and an inexpensive one at that!

With this brick feature wall and bamboo rug, that now creates  extra looks for me to stage my photos. Like brick and carpet!

This faux brick also looks great for a faux fireplace. I teamed up with Home Depot to create this faux fireplace; and created two faux brick looks, to see the tutorial on how I created this Fireplace click here!

Here's a shot of the fireplace with the bamboo rug! This shot has a different faux brick and is included on the Home Depot post! This picture features limewash! I just love the way it changes the look of the room!

WHITE SHIPLAP FEATURE WALL

I was working on a project and had a mdf board left over so I figured why not create a simple white feature wall board. I wanted it to look like shiplap but I defintely didn’t want to spend the time creating a real shiplap board so I used my handy dandy dremel to create a similar look! It was super easy and took half the time to create the look I was going for. I used the Multi-Max Flush Cut Blade to make the line cuts. This blade can cut doorjambs, windowsills, copper water pipes and more! I am a new found dremel lover. There's so much you can do with this thing!

My MDF board was a ½”. You can buy a full 4x8 sheet of this for about $20 which is super inexpensive, especially for a feature wall board. You can either use the whole board or cut it to a desired size. The choice is yours!

To start I used an additional board 6" wide to help mark the shiplap lines. I clamped the board down and traced a line along the back of the additional board, for when I unclamped and moved the board down. Then I used the dremel to make a line down the mdf board. I had to go over the line about 15 times to make the line deep enough.

Once finishing all the lines, I used some leftover Behr White Paint to paint the MDF and waaaa-laahhh another feature board.

I can't wait to create more looks!

I acknowledge that the Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the THD Pro-Spective Tool Review Program. As a part of the program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purposes of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

This Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill Review will  have you throwing your other drills to the waist side.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The box comes packed with a P251 Ryobi brushless hammer drill, a P108 4Ah high capacity lithium+ battery, a P117 dual chemistry charger, a screwdriver bit, a auxiliary handle assembly, a tool bag and operator’s manual. Wow, that sounds like a steal.

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TESTING THE DRILL

First, I will start out by saying I was a little leery of trying this tool. I got the Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver a while back and wasn't 100% pleased with the power on that thing and I was skeptical on whether this hammer drill would be the same way.

I normally use a DEWALT 18V Drill and I normally don't use any other drill that doesn't match up, but I was presently surprised! This Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill is definitely a contender. I now use both this Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill and my 18V DEWALT drill hand in hand. So Kudos to you Ryobi!

BATTERY LIFE

This Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill is equipped with a brushless motor that provides 50% longer runtime and it definitely shows! I am always picking up and using my drill during my project builds and its nice when you don't have to worry about switching batteries out until after your done building. Very pleased with the run-time.

DRILL MODES

I did a number of screwing and drilling but the most exciting test for me was seeing how the brushless hammer drill did with drilling holes into a center block/concrete. I was well pleased with the performance. Knowing that the Ryobi Hammer Drill has the power to get through concrete makes me feel that much better about having it around in the shop.

 To drill the holes I used the Bosch Multi-Purpose Carbide Drill Bits. These bits can be used to drill Tile, Masonry, Wood, Metal and Concrete. I first learned about these at the THD Prospective event in Atlanta and just knew I needed to get some of these and luckily Bosch sent this set over to me! Bits for the win! These bits are the truth and luckily they are sold at your Local Home Depot. Retails for $19.97.

FAVORITE FEATURES

3 MODES

The Ryobi Hammer Drill comes ready with 3 modes. A drill mode for drilling holes in wood, plastic and metal. A drive mode for driving screws and bolts and a hammer mode for drilling holes in masonry and concrete. It provides a clutch override for quick mode changes from drilling to driving. With these three modes the Hammer Drill has all the options you need to make sure you can get the job done.

 MAGTRAY Magnetic Holder

This feature is one of my favs because I am always misplacing my bits! This Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill has a MAGTRAY magnetic holder for convenient storage of screws and bits.

Auxiliary Handle

I found this auxiliary handle super useful when drilling through concrete. It has a depth stop rod included for accuracy while drilling and it is also removable if not needed during a project which I was happy about.

Kit Package

Not that this is really a feature but I love that this hammer drill comes in a kit with the 4Ah high capacity lithium+ battery and the dual chemistry charger. I think it definitely makes the purchase well worth it. 

HOW COULD IT BE BETTER?

Honestly, there was nothing I could really think of that would improve this Hammer Drill, which means I was super pleased with it. For the price and what you get, I would highly recommend this tool for any builder.

The Ryobi Brushless Hammer Drill Kit retails for $149.00 at the Home Depot.

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

• Battery: 18V
• Chuck: ½”
• RPM: 0-375 / 0-1,600 RPM (No Load Speed)
• BPM: 0-5,600 / 0-24,000
• Clutch: 24 Positions
• Weight: 3.2 lbs.

WARRANTY

Ryobi offers a 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on this tool.

The Dremel 4300 is the perfect addition to my shop and I loving having it around!

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

This Dremel 4300 review just may have you on your way to Home Depot.

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WHATS INCLUDED

The Dremel 4300 Series 1.8 Amp Corded Variable Speed Rotary Tool kit comes packed with a 407 EZ drum mandrel, 408-1/2 in. 60-grit sanding (3 pieces), 432 1/2 in. 120-grit sanding (4 pieces), 445 1/2 in. 240 grit sanding (3 pieces), EZ402 EZ lock mandrel, EZ411 EZ lock sanding disc - coarse (3 pieces), EZ412 EZ lock sanding disc - medium (3 pieces), EZ413 EZ lock sanding disc - fine (3 pieces), ez456 metal 1-1/2 in. Cut-Off Wheel (3 pieces), 107 1/8 in. engraving HS cutter, 191 1/8 in. high speed cutter, 561 spiral bit, 8193 5/8 in. aluminum oxide, 84922 3/16 in. silicon carbide, 932 3/8 in. aluminum oxide, 401 screw mandrel, 403 brush wheel, 414 felt polishing wheel (2 pieces), 421 polishing compound, 429 felt polishing wheel (2 pieces), 428 carbon brush wheel, 150 1/8 in. drill bit, 403 bristle brush, pivot light, shield, sanding / grinding guide, garden tool sharpener and cutting guide

TESTING THE DREMEL

I found it kind of hard to create this Dremel 4300 review because I was getting so caught up with all the attachments and having WAAAY to much fun with this thing, but this Dremel 4300 was pretty straight forward, easy to use, comfortable in my hand and in my opinion, a well made product. The Dremel 4300 has a slim, ergonomic body design that provides a comfortable 360-degree grip zone no matter how you hold it for extended ease of use. The noise level of the Dremel isn't too bad either. I was well pleased with this tool.

FAVORITE FEAUTURES

THREE-JAW CHUCK

So this was my first time using a Dremel but the Dremel 4300 is the first Dremel rotary tool that allows tool-less and collet-less accessory changes with the inclusion of the three-jaw chuck. The chuck is compatible with all Dremel accessory shank sizes for fast and convenient accessory changes without ever using a wrench. I personally would prefer the chuck over a collet, so well done Dremel. I am a fan of the change.

VARIABLE SPEED

I'm so glad this Dremel 4300 has variable speed; it definitely came in handy when I was sanding a smaller project and I'm sure it will be useful in the future. The speed control dial at the bottom of the Dremel was very easy to operate to switch between speeds.

ATTACHMENTS/PIECES

So the fact that this Dremel comes with over 40 attachments/pieces just makes me excited about how many things I can get accomplished with this thing. Before I could finish one project I was thinking of 5 other things to do with this baby. It also comes with a pretty sweet carrying case.

HOW COULD IT BE BETTER?

CORDLESS

Maybe I have been a little spoiled with all of the new cordless tools I have been getting but if this Dremel was cordless I think it would put the icing on the cake. It's already a great tool but I would love if this thing could be detached from it's ugly cord brother! HA!

 Also, be sure to check out my post on six different ways to use a Dremel here.

The Dremel 4300 Series Rotary Tool Kit retails for $119.00 at the Home Depot.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

WARRANTY 

The Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool Kit is protected by a two-year warranty.

I acknowledge that the Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the The Home Depot Pro-Spective Campaign. As a part of the program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purposes of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

With Father's day nearing, it was only right that I provided a tool guide on the must-have tools to buy for this up and coming Father's Day.

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Husky 1/4" Drive Gimbal and Universal Socket Set

This socket set provides multi-directional rotation for easy access in hard to reach areas. It pivots on 2 planes giving you access where ratchet's and wrenches cannot. This is the perfect Father's day gift for dads who work in those hard to reach areas.

Retails for $29.97

Husky 15in. Tool Bag

This handy dandy tool bag will be a great additive to your dad's shop! This baby hold 30lbs in weight and lots of pockets for all your household tools. At the Home Depot Pro-Spective Tool Event I visited in Atlanta, I got to see how they test their Husky products, specifically their bags! And let's just say this thing will last you a few years.  

Retails for $14.97

Milwaukee 25 ft. Premium Magnetic Tape Measure

So I know what you're thinking. There are tons of tape measures out there..so what makes this one special? Well..this tape measure is for sure heavy duty. It features double sided printing with blue print scale for easy reading and transferring of measurements and also has a finger stop feature built in that protects your finger when the blade retracts.  These are features you won't find on just any old tape measure. Make sure your Dad is blessed with the best and get him one today.

Retails for $19.98

 3M SecureFit 400 Black/Neon Green with Clear Anti-Fog Lenses Safety Glasses

We have to make sure our Dad's are playing it safe with all the work they do, so they definitely need these 3M safety glasses. The Anti-Fog feature is my favorite part, it's hard to even tell I have the glasses on after I've had them on for a while. When I started wearing these I could definitely tell a huge difference from the safety glasses I used to wear. You cant go wrong with these!

Retails for $9.97

3M Pro-Grade Earmuff

It's only right to couple those 3M safety glasses with these 3M Pro-Grade Ear Muffs. Lets not take our Dad's hearing for granted. These safety earmuffs offer both superior comfort and protection. Show your Dad you care by keeping him safe!

Retails for $24.95 

Milwaukee ONE-KEY TICK Tool and Equipment Tracker

I first saw this product at The Home Depot Pro-Spective Event and thought it was super neat. This is perfect for Dads who have on-site jobs or like to keep track of where their tools are. It allows you to track any item it's attached to through your phone and is durable enough for any weather environment. Make it easier on your old man and help him make sure his tools are accounted for.

Retails for $29.97  

Husky 22 in. Connect Rolling System Tool Box

What's better than 3 features in one? This Husky rolling tool box serves as a rolling cart, toolbox and small parts organizer. The rolling cart base has tons of room for hauling power tools. The rolling cart features 7 in. rolling wheels and a strong telescoping handle. The mid tool box is 22 in. W and features a flat lid surface that can double as a work surface. The top pro organizer features 12 removable bins that can hold anything from screws, to nails, etc. Make sure your dad is in season with this cool Husky Rolling System Tool Box.

Retails for $79.97

Milwaukee 100 ft. Closed Reel Long Tape Measure

Make sure your Dad can measure for days with this Milwaukee 100ft. long tape! This tape measure has a heavy duty frame and a grime guard that prevents dirt, dust and debris from entering in and causing jams.

Retails for $19.97

Bosch 100 ft. Laser Measure

This tool is sure to put a smile on your dad's face. This baby measures distance, length and volume of an area with one click of a button. When measuring a room, you hold it up to a wall, press a button and it will calculate the distance. How cool is that?

Retails for $59.97. 

3M N95 Sanding and Fiberglass Valved Respirator

Let's not forget to protect our Big man's lungs with this 3M N95 Sanding and Fiberglass Valved Respirator. This mask has a cool flow valve for heat reduction and easier breathing and will complete Dad's safety gear.

5-pack retails for $14.52

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and Happy Early Fathers Day!

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This review is sponsored by the Home Depot as a part of The Home Depot's Pro-Spective Campaign. 

I don't know about you but music is a MUST in my shop; and this DEWALT Bluetooth Radio and Charger is living up to my standards!

WHATS INCLUDED

The box comes packed with the one DEWALT Bluetooth Radio Charger. Any batteries that go along with the radio/charger must be purchased separately or bought in a bundle. This Bluetooth radio is compatible with all DEWALT 20 volt/60 volt batteries, but is still able to be powered by a connected AC power cord.

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TESTING THE RADIO CHARGER

To test the DEWALT Bluetooth Radio Charger I used the AC power cord, as well as a FLEXVOLT DEWALT battery to see how it held up. This baby definitely is durable. While testing it out, there was an accidental drop test that took place and let's just say this radio will stand the test of time!

The radio quality was pretty decent. The signal was a lot better outside than inside my shop but nothing too noticeable. I'm not much of a radio person, but for all who like to listen in on podcasts, I think you will be pretty satisfied.

When I unplugged the radio from outlet power, I had the battery in place and there was no interruption in music, which I thought was pretty nice! Especially when your right in the middle of "your song."

FAVORITE FEATURES

BLUETOOTH

I love anything with Bluetooth, so I may be a little bias on this part. But compared to other tools/products I’ve used, this Bluetooth radio was by far the fastest Bluetooth linking set up I have experienced. Normally, I have to try and link 2 or 3 times to try and get a connection, but I pulled this baby straight out of the box, powered it on, went to my Bluetooth section on my phone and clicked the Bluetooth link in less than a minute and BOOM she was connected, just like that. So thumbs up DEWALT! As a tech junkie, you guys impressed me.

ADDITIONAL OUTLETS

I love that this DEWALT Radio has additional outlets. My shop doesn't have many and the one I do have is buried behind a workbench so plugging and unplugging can be a hassle for me. Having these additional outlets handy definitely makes this radio charger worth having in the shop.

USB CHARGER/AUX PORT

Other than bluetooth, audio can also be played by connecting an audio device or mobile phone using a 1/8' (3.5 mm) audio cable to the audio port located inside the storage box. A USB port is also available if you want to charge your phone! This definitely comes in handy for me.

BOTTLE OPENER

How handy is it that the radio charger comes equipped with this bottle opener! This was a very cool additive to this radio charger.

RADIO CONTROLS

I don't know about you but I am girl that loves some bass, so I was happy to see that this radio charger came equipped with controls to adjust the treble and bass. Kudos again to you DEWALT. I also love that there is a mute button, so if someone walks up you can just press one button instead of powering the whole radio off or turning the volume down.

HOW COULD IT BE BETTER?

PLACEMENT OF THE POWER BUTTON

This is something I stumbled over, but nonetheless something that could cause some aggravation. The power button is placed directly in the front of the radio and is easily turned off and on with one easy button press.

When first operating the DEWALT radio, I found that when I would reach directly over the radio to grab something I would hit the button accidently and it would cut the radio off. I did this three times before I decided to move it somewhere else. Again, no REAL issue, but I think moving the power button elsewhere, or making it harder to press would make this radio better for that reason. P.S My claws come out when I’m in the middle of my song and the music cuts off.

The DEWALT 60-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Charger/Bluetooth Radio retails for $199.00 at The Home Depot.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Able to be powered by 20V MAX and Flexvolt DEWALT Batteries as well as AC power cord
• 3 AMP charging of 20V MAX and 60V MAX DEWALT Batteries when unit is plugged into AC power
• Bluetooth connectivity up to 100 ft
• 2 Additional AC power outlets
• Aux & 2.1 AMP USB Charging Ports
• AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Protocol) allows you to control your device from the radio interface
• 20 Watts Per Channel Woofers, tweeters, and air ports provide full, rich, and clear sound
• Bottle opener

WARRANTY

Dewalt has a 3 Year  limited warranty, 1 year free service, 90 day money back guarantee on this Bluetooth. radio charger.

DON'T WORRY! I didn't forget! I promised one lucky person on my Instagram page that they would be taking this baby home to try out and the winner is...@trae.22!! Congrats!

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This Ryobi Belt Sander Review answers the questions you've been wondering.

WHATS INCLUDED

The box comes packed with three items. A Ryobi P450 belt sander, dust bag and 80-grit sandpaper belt.

TESTING THE SANDER

FAVORITE FEATURES

BRUSHLESS MOTOR

Ryobi's brushless motor technology allows the tool to produce speeds up to 850 FPM allowing real cordless convenience. The amperage is a little higher on this Ryobi sander, so its giving more torque with the motor.

BELT REMOVAL

The Ryobi Cordless Brushless Belt  Sander  is equipped with a plastic lever on the side for easy belt removal. A new one can be installed in seconds meaning no loss of productivity.

5 POSITION POMMEL (HANDLE)

The Ryobi Cordless Brushless Belt  Sander  can be moved in 5 different positions, I found this to be very helpful for comfort, especially when sanding for long periods of time. One of the things I like the most is that you can get to the very edge of something when the handle is adjusted all the way up. So for those sanding floors, this would be very helpful when trying to sand spots right up against a wall.

LOCK ON SWITCH

Although this is a standard feature on similar brushless sanders, its nice to know the Ryobi Cordless Belt  Sander has this feature. When sanding for long periods of time, this lock on switch comes in handy. Having to hold the on switch just causes finger cramping after a while, so this tool really helps maximize user control and convenience while you work. Once locked in, a quick press of the on button will stop the sander.

HOW COULD IT BE BETTER?

VARIABLE SPEED

Whether or not variable speed would really make a difference with this tool is still an unanswered question for me but I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. I hear that Ridgid's model has variable speed. 

The Ryobi Cordless Belt Sander retails for $129.00 at the Home Depot.

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FEATURES

• Brushless motor provides corded performance with cordless convenience
• Pommel handle adjusts to 5 different positions for added versatility and comfort
• Up to 850 FPM (feet-per-minute) for true corded performance
• Remove up to 325 g of material per charge
• Tool-free belt tracking maximizes user control and convenience
• Ability to hook up to a wet/dry vacuum hose (not included) for dust collection
• Lock-on switch reduces user fatigue
• Front-mounted motor for even weight-distribution
• GRIPZONE overmold with micro-texture for optimum grip and user comfort
• Includes: P450 belt sander, dust bag and 80-grit sandpaper belt

SPECIFICATIONS

• Battery: 18 Volt
• Belt: 3 x 18 in.
• Belt Speed: up to 850 FPM
• Tool Weight: 7.6 lbs.

WARRANTY

Ryobi offers a 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on this tool, which in my opinion is a good amount of time.