North Brothers Yankee Handyman No. 133H

Tool: Yankee Handyman No. 133H, North Brothers Manufacturing Company As usual, before I write about a tool on ToolboxBlog.com, I do a bit of online research to see what other’s are saying. Thanks to Ron’s Woodshop, I learned a little about the number system with this old Yankee driver. If Ron is correct, the number [...]

Hitachi KC18DHL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit

Though I’m not in need of another drill/driver right now, the amazing performance of these Hitachi drivers has got me green with envy. By the time I was done sheathing that gazebo, the sound of this little lightweight, easily handled, long-lasting Hitachi impact driver sounded like Victory!

Black and Decker Quantum 3/8 inch Variable Speed Drill

Tool: Black & Decker Quantum 3/8″ Variable Speed Drill Once upon a time I had an ancient drill I kept at home. It seemed to find a lot of use around the house… you know as my homeowner drill. When it died I went looking for an inexpensive 3/8″ drill for around the house and [...]

Porter-Cable 878 – 14.4 volt Cordless Drill/Driver

Tool: Porter-Cable 878 14.4v Two-Speed Cordless Drill/Driver The Porter-Cable 878? That’s what’s printed on the side of my drill/driver despite the fact several searches at Porter-Cable come up: “No pages were found.” Still, this 14.4v Porter-Cable Cordless Drill/Driver continues to serve me well. Rating: