Products

You love truth? You’ll love these true, in-depth product reviews of tools, equipment and gear for DIY enthusiasts.

Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition

I started sharpening blades as a service and got the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition to help make quick work of smooth edges. But does it live up to its reputation?
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Linkyo Electric Knife Sharpener

I'm not fond of the Linkyo electric knife sharpener. Other sharpeners, like the Lansky Deluxe and Warthog 2, are better at sharpening smooth edged blades.
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CamelBak Forge 16oz Travel Mug

This review pits the CamelBak Forge 16oz against the Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop and Zojirushi SM-YAE48RA. I think it's superior to both its competitors. Find out why.
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Bosch ROS20VSC palm sander

I bought the Bosch ROS20VSC (GEX 125-1 AE elsewhere) random orbit sander for sanding wood. It needed to work better than an orbital sander. Find out if it does.
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Dremel DSM20 Saw Max

I bought the Dremel DSM20 for cutting wood. It needed to do a better job than a jigsaw. Read this post to see if it does.
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Zyliss Knives

Zyliss makes a range of funky coloured knives. But are they good at cutting?
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Gyokucho 372 Dotsuki Takebiki Saw

Why the Japanese pull saw, known as the dozuki, makes an amazing addition to your woodworking arsenal.
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Victorinox Wine Master

The Victorinox Wine Master is the wine connoisseur's choice for opening a bottle of wine in style.
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Warthog V-Sharp Classic II

The Warthog V-Sharp Classic II Black is a beautiful tool for keeping your smooth edged knives sharp.
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Zojirushi SM-YAE48 Travel Mug

The Zojirushi is a good travel mug. Read this review to find out why.
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Staresso Mini Espresso Maker

The Staresso espresso maker is an affordable manual espresso machine that makes a lovely espresso. It makes espresso with ground coffee or coffee capsules.
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Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Travel Mug

The Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop is a phenomenal travel mug. I bought two, one for my wife and one for a friend. They love it. Here's my review.
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Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Knife Sharpener

The Lansky Deluxe 5-stone blade sharpening kit is an excellent tool for keeping your knives sharp.
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Bobble Presse

First I made coffee in the Bobble Presse. Then I stepped on it. Then it jammed. Then my son whacked it with a hammer. Then I squashed it in a vice. It won't make coffee again. But I'm not bothered. I own an AeroPress.
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Aerobie AeroPress

You need the AeroPress if you can live with making cup after cup of delicious coffee. It's quick and easy to use and clean, and saves you money.
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Aramex Global Shopper

I ordered a bunch of stuff from the USA and China and had Aramex Global Shopper handle delivery. Here's my experience.
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