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Brushed or brushless? Which one is better? You've probably noticed that tools with brushless DC motors are higher in price than brushed. Does that mean their performance is higher? Whether it's brushed or brushless, these motors are both rotating because of the same thing: magnets. Just like putting two same sides of a magnet together (N & N or S & S), they push away. This is the same force that keeps the motor shaft continuously rotating. Brushed Motors In a …

Happy Tuesday! Last Thursday (Dec 7) we had our 35th Annual House! Every year we have an Open House event where we invite long-time loyal and brand new customers to our west location. This year we did it differently, instead of being exclusively in the evening, we made it a 12-hour, 7am-7pm, event.We had vendors expertly demonstrating and discussing their impressive products, special event-only discounts we offered in partnership with our vendors, over forty amazing raffle prizes, o …

A question we received from our last post (click here) was "what is the difference between an Orbital Sander and a Random Orbit Sander?" While they both sound very similar by name, they are very different. Orbital SanderThis sander is also known as the finishing sander. It uses a fraction (¼,⅓, or ½) of a 9" x 11" sheet of regular sandpaper that is held by clamps. It's sanding area is shaped like a square which makes it perfect for getting into corners and against straight edges.They …

Power tools come in hundreds of models, purposes, brands, settings, and more. The variety can be compared to computer software: they are made to do certain tasks amazingly and others not at all. You need to know what you want to do exactly before you purchase a tool. As a beginner woodworker, the best power tools to purchase shouldn't be too specialized. You'll want a tool that you can utilize in multiple projects to get the most use and practice out of it.The most common tools which …

There are so many options when you enter a hardware store... you came for a drill but now you want an impact driver. Now you walk by a fancy looking drill and you're going back and forth not knowing what you want, better yet: need. The two tools can accomplish much of the same tasks, but the speed, torque, size, and bits, are what differentiates them. What's a Drill?The drill is many people's very first power tool. It's versatile, affordable, and easy to use. It's used for small and …