Tools
Sonko Digital Laser Tachometer Review: A Cheap, Handy Tool That Works
A $15 digital laser tachometer that reads RPM from spinning shafts with reflective tape. Simple, inexpensive, and surprisingly useful for quick speed checks.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 166 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Hand Tools
Sonoda RPP-165 Resin Tip Needle Nose Pliers: A Gentle Grip for Delicate Work
Resin-tipped needle nose pliers built for electronics, crafts, and any job where metal jaws would scratch, pinch, or mar the workpiece.
Hand Tools
Sonota PLC200 Ultra Thin Jaw Pliers: Straight and Bent Jaw Options for Tight Spaces
Two ultra thin jaw pliers that taper to about 2 mm, offer triple slip joint capacity up to 32 mm, and include a built-in wire cutter.
Hand Tools
Sonota PW12 DG 6-Inch Side Cutting Plier Review: Small Plier, Big Cutting Power
A Japanese-made 6-inch power side cutting plier with oversized cutting blades, grippy handles, and a price around $16 that undercuts most high-end rivals.
Portable Power
Southwire Elite 500 Power Inverter Review: A Compact Portable Power Station for Tailgating and Camping
A compact 500W portable inverter with solar and 12V charging, AC and DC outputs, USB-C and quick charge ports, and surprisingly light weight for off-grid use.
Workshop Lighting
Southwire Topaz LED Shop Lights: Bright, Cool, and Built for Real Workshops
Why these dimmable LED shop lights turned a dim workshop into something closer to daylight, and what to check before installing them.
Hand Tools
Southwire SCP 9TP CD/WW vs Klein J2000: 9-Inch Side Cutting Pliers Compared
Two heavyweight lineman pliers with strong personalities: one with patriotic Wounded Warrior Project branding, one limited-edition Klein. Here is how they stack up.
Power Tools
Spec 3 Review: A Driver, Tapping Tool and Handheld Drill Press in One
The Spec 3 combines three tools in one compact body, with an electronic depth system, USB-C batteries and a built-in tapping mode that genuinely works.
Tools & Accessories
Spec Ops Tools SFACE One Hammer Mallet Cover Review: Turn Any Framing Hammer Into a Soft-Face Mallet
A simple rubber cover that slides over a claw or framing hammer head to give you a non-marring mallet face for finish work and alignment, for around $8.75.
Tools
Spectral 29-Piece Step Point Drill Bit Set Review: Step Geometry in a Full Range
An M2 high-speed steel step point set that starts fast, resists wandering, and covers 1/16 to 1/2 inch in 29 color-coded bits.
Tools
Speedwox Flush Cutters Review: Forged Steel Precision for Under Ten Dollars
A spring-loaded forged steel flush cutter that gets remarkably close to premium performance at a budget price, with a few handling caveats to know first.
Tools
Spider 5-Piece Door Lock Installation Kit Review: Faster, Cleaner Door Lock Installs
A jig-based door lock installation kit with rapid core eject hole saws, built to reduce measuring mistakes on interior and exterior doors.
Power Tool Accessories
Spider 7-1/4 24T Circular Saw Blades: Framing vs Tarantula Demo Tested
A hands-on comparison of Spider's standard framing blade and the Tarantula demo blade, covering build quality, cut smoothness, and nail-embedded wood performance.
Power Tool Accessories
Spider Drill Bit Sets Compared: Which One Belongs in Your Toolbox?
A spade bit set, a Mach Blue twist bit set, and a carbide hole saw kit from Spider, explained by material so you buy the right one first.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Split-Fire 403 PTO Wood Chipper Review: Simple Design, Serious Performance
A 4-inch PTO-driven wood chipper with a self-feeding design, belt-driven drivetrain, and no hydraulics to maintain.
Tools
Splitting Hatchets Compared: Gransfors Bruk vs Stihl
Two short-handle splitting hatchets take on kindling duty, with very different head designs and very different price tags.
Deals & Buying Guides
Spring Black Friday Deals Forecast: 10 Products Worth Watching
From pizza ovens and pellet grills to cordless mowers and generators, here is what history says will get discounted when spring sales hit.
Deals & Buying Guides
Spring Deals Roundup: 44 Tools, Gadgets and Gear Worth a Look
From earbuds and office chairs to welders, generators and premium hand tools, these are the deals currently worth your attention.
Tool Deals
Spring Tool Deals Worth Grabbing: 8 Standout Picks From Power Tools to Portable Power
A curated look at eight deal-season picks, from a budget drill press and pro-grade ratchets to a solar security camera and a whole-home power station.
Hand Tools
Spyder 19707 Blind Drive Spline Impact Socket Set: A Smarter Way to Grab Rounded Bolts
A six-piece spline drive impact socket set that engages fasteners on the flats, promising to drive bolts rounded over by up to 50 percent.
Power Tool Accessories
Spyder Bi-Metal Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade 5-Pack: A Jobsite-Ready Blade Set for Just About Any Cut
A five-blade bi-metal pack that handles wood with nails, PVC, drywall, clean wood, and even metal studs, with a universal fit for most major multi-tool brands.
DIY Tools
Spyder Diamond Drilling Kit Review: Hole Saws, Cups, and Arbor Tested on Tile and Glass
A real bench test of Spyder's diamond edge hole saw bits, diamond cups, and carbide tipped arbor on ceramic, porcelain, and glass, with clear guidance on what works wet, what works dry, and where the risks sit.
Power Tool Accessories
Spyder Grinder Wheels Explained: How to Pick the Right Wheel for Cutting, Grinding, and Masonry
We put Spyder's ceramic cut-off wheels, grinding wheel, flap disc, diamond blades, and specialty accessories to work on steel, tile, and brick. Here is how to match the wheel to the job.
Tools & Accessories
Spyder Mach Blue Driver Bits: A 40-Piece Impact Set That Balances Design and Practicality
A closer look at the Spyder Mach Blue 40-piece impact driver bit set and its quick-change locking extensions, covering case design, bit selection, and real driving performance.
Power Tool Accessories
Spyder Mach Blue Reciprocating Saw Blades: Long-Lasting Blades for Demolition Work
A hands-on look at Spyder's Mach Blue reciprocating saw blades, including their claimed 20x blade life, nail-friendly teeth, and real cutting behavior in wood and steel.
Tools
Spyder Mach Blue Step Drill Bits: 19022 vs 19023 Tested in Real Metal
A head-to-head test against a budget black oxide step bit, plus which Spyder size range actually fits your projects.
Power Tool Accessories
Best Spyder Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades: Which One for Your Cut?
Four Spyder oscillating multi-tool blades tested across wood, PVC, drywall, and nail-embedded lumber, with a simple cheat sheet for picking the right one.
Power Tool Accessories
Six Spyder Accessories That Turn a Reciprocating Saw Into a Specialty Tool
From scrapers and grout removal to a knockout punch kit, these Spyder attachments make tools you already own handle jobs they normally couldn't.
Power Tool Accessories
Spyder Tarantula Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades: Three Blades for Three Jobs
A close look at Spyder's 9-inch carbide-tipped reciprocating saw blades: the 6TPI, 8TPI, and 10TPI versions, what each is built for, and how they differ from standard bi-metal blades.
Everyday Carry
Spyderco C133P Bug Review: A Tiny Slip Joint With Real Spyderco DNA
The Spyderco C133P Bug packs the brand's signature round hole into a pocket-sized slip joint. Here is what makes this small knife worth a closer look.