Quina Baterna

4 days ago | slashgear.com | Quina Baterna

When you're driving across highways, it can be hard to differentiate one truck from another, except, of course, when they have a cute ornament gracing the nose. Previously, we talked about how the bulldog became synonymous with the Mack brand following some cheeky observations by the British forces during World War I. But what does it mean when the bulldog comes in different colors?

5 days ago | slashgear.com | Quina Baterna

Collectively, we've come a long way when it comes to power tools, no longer being limited to being plugged into a wall or inhaling gas fumes. These days, high-powered batteries have made it possible to work with power tools without all that. But convenience doesn't always come cheap, and many bad actors are looking to fill the gap with fake power tool batteries. AdvertisementBecause of their combustible nature, all lithium-ion batteries are at risk of fires, even the original ones.

5 days ago | slashgear.com | Quina Baterna

For people who work in construction, bending wires is essential for electrical and electronic work, especially in tight spaces. In a jiffy, wires are also a neat way to make hangers, hooks, clips, or fasteners, which you can use to hold everything from your bags, tools, to even lights. However, on a more creative note, bent wires can be useful tools for crafting projects, like making models for your Dungeons and Dragons set up, artistic sculptures, or jewelry making.

6 days ago | slashgear.com | Quina Baterna

One day, you're browsing Home Depot for your first big boy tool kit, but in the next, you're organizing your garage and wondering how you ended up owning five screwdrivers from different brands. Plus, when you work with tools professionally, it's pretty common to have sets that cater to specific repairs. For people who like to bring their whole garage to every job, we've discussed into the difference between more expansive storage systems like the Milwaukee Packout and DeWalt ToughSystem before.

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Quina Baterna

With almost a century of history, Craftsman has long been a go-to tool manufacturer that is synonymous with quality American craftsmanship. These days, Craftsman has its feet dipped in everything from hand tools, power tools, to even elaborate storage systems, and it's not showing signs of slowing down its innovation. Among its many tool sets and kit offerings, Craftsman also sells a 298-piece Mechanics Tool Set (CMMT12139).