About The Author

Jeff Crisp

Jeff Crisp has performed just about every carpentry task in his 35 year career. When he's not building something, he enjoys being on the golf course. Jeff knows that just because there aren't a lot of obvious difference in some tools doesn’t mean there aren’t things to talk about.

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers February 22, 2019 0

Ryobi P238 18V Brushless Impact Driver Review

If you caught our guide on choosing the best impact driver, then you’ll know what distinguishes a great impact from […]

Cordless Nailer Reviews & Buying Guides November 28, 2017 0

Senco Fusion F-15 Angled Finish Nailer Review

It’s hard to believe that viable cordless finish nailers have existed long enough to have multiple generations, but it’s true. […]

Finish Nailer Reviews October 5, 2017 0

Senco FinishPro 30XP 15-Gauge Finish Nailer

Have you ever noticed that the tools we use often must become more refined over the course of a job? […]

Corded Saw Reviews April 19, 2017 0

Skilsaw Fiber Cement Circular Saw Review

Fiber cement has been around for over a hundred years but it really came into widespread use as a substitute […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides March 13, 2017 0

Ryobi Multi Surface Laser Level

One measure of good carpentry is work that is level and plumb or, more generally, staying true to the angle of […]

Job Site Lighting Reviews & Buying Guides March 6, 2017 0

Ryobi 18V One+ Dual Power LED Spotlight

While many people consider Ryobi tools to be solidly in the DIYer category, the company has consistently cranked out high-quality, […]

Cordless Rotary Hammer Reviews February 8, 2017 0

Ryobi 18V One+ SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

What tool is so useful that it’s literally out of this world? I submit the rotary hammer, which NASA included […]

Siding & Roofing Tool Reviews November 16, 2016 0

Ridgid R175RNF Coil Roofing Nailer

The last time we talked about roofing nailers, I told you that although there’s more variation among them than framing nailers, […]

Framing Nailer Reviews October 11, 2016 0

DeWalt DWF83PT Framing Nailer

There’s a lot of (somewhat) interesting lore about the invention of the framing nailer, but one thing is certain: for the […]

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Siding & Roofing Nailer Reviews October 4, 2016 0

DeWalt DW45RN Coil Roofing Nailer

Like its cousin the framing nailer, the roofing nailer is a staple of construction work. Unlike the collated nail stick […]