Tools
Makita DDF491 Multi-Head Drill Driver: What 27, 50 and 65 N·m Actually Mean
Makita's DDF491 swaps four heads on one 18V LXT body and lists three torque numbers. What each means, the conversions, and how…
Desktop Injection Molding: The NOVA-60 and 3D-Printed Molds
Desktop injection molding gets a hand-cranked 200 bar machine, the NOVA-60, built for 3D-printed mold inserts. Specs, price, the math and what…
Flashforge CJ270: How a $3,999 Full-Color Resin Printer Works
The Flashforge CJ270 prints full color with seven inkjet heads at $3,999. Specs, how multi-jet printing works and what the resin really…
iFixit Mako Driver Kit Review: A 64-Bit Set That Earns Its Price
iFixit's 64-bit Mako kit is the set most roundups rank first. It costs more than generic sets; here is where it justifies…
Shaper Origin Is Moving to Festool in 2027: Dates, Specs and How to Test Its 1/100-Inch Claim
Shaper says its lineup, including the Origin handheld CNC router, joins Festool in 2027. The dates, the published specs and a simple…
InfiMaker’s $5,199 Desktop 5-Axis CNC: What a Kickstarter Spec Sheet Can and Can’t Tell You
InfiMaker's K1 lists simultaneous five-axis motion, a 1.5 kW spindle and 0.01 mm repeatability for $5,199. Here is what the spec sheet…
DeWalt’s New 20V MAX XR Plunge Track Saw: What the 1/32-Inch Claim Depends On
DeWalt's DCS525 puts a 6-1/2-inch plunge track saw on the 20V MAX XR platform. Here is what DeWalt has published, what the…
DEWALT DCD771C2 Review: Cheap Entry to 20V MAX, Older Motor
A plain, light, inexpensive 20V MAX drill kit that homeowners like and reviewers say has been overtaken by brushless models. Here is…
Anker 341 USB-C Hub Review: Cheap Ports, Real Limits
Anker's 7-in-1 hub covers HDMI, USB-A and card slots for about $40, but HDMI tops out at 4K 30 Hz and some…
BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Review: Glare-Free Light, Steep Price
The BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 lights your desk without glare or clutter, but costs a lot for a lamp. Here is what…