Charles "Rick" Pherson's Page

Do you ever wonder why? ... Or what? ... Another Drill/Driver? Don't we have enough drill drivers in the world? How about world peace? Sigh... world peace may be a noble goal but building a better drill driver is closer to home. And by golly, Bosch built a better drill driver.



I will leave the foot pounds and RPM technical specs to your research - if you are interested - and I will comment on how it feels. I do not buy large size gloves so I especially liked the size of the handle on… Continue

I had looked at this tool and wondered if the various interchangeable heads were worth the money. Now, after having had a chance to actually use the tool, I can say it might be worth it. It's one power handle with the new lithium-ion battery technology that can do more than one job - what an environmentally good deal. But how much power can 12 volts deliver at the business end of the tool?

As it turns out, quit a bit of power. The drill did not bog down using twist bits in wood but I did… Continue

OK - I know you can use sissors to cut paper & cardboard. There are even special scissors on the market that cut through those plastic blister packs. But why pull out your utility knife and mark up your work bench trying to open that new tool or accessory when you can grab a power tool and do it!

It's not very powerful at 3.5 volts but the rotary cutting action accomplished the job with little effort on my part. I used it on carpet, corrugated cardboard, linoleum, vinyl baseboard,… Continue

I was asked several times if I had a good time at the National Hardware Show last week and I always responded with "NO - I had a wonderful time." I should have said I had an incredibly wonderful time. My Thanks to the Handyman Club and my fellow tool testers for a great week!



The opportunity to test tools was great but the ability to talk to the tool makers was priceless. Ever wonder why they included a widget but left off the kanooter valve on a tool? I have and I now know why. Money.… Continue