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  • Project Farm: Best Angle Grinder

    Project Farm: Best Angle Grinder

    In this week’s episode of Project Farm, Todd tests cordless angle grinders. He tests grinders from knockoff Makita, Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ryobi, Bosch, Craftsman, Ridgid, Metabo and Workpro. Grinder performance compared cutting through ½ inch rebar with 5 pounds of pressure. Tool power/torque compared using a grinding disc with incremental increases in pressure up to 20 pounds.

    Remember, Todd purchases all of the products tested on Project Farm to ensure unbiased testing results. Please consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Laser Tape Measures

    Project Farm: Laser Tape Measures

    This week’s Project Farm compares laser tape measures. Tapes from General Tools, Toolman, Meterk, Zekbean, Mileseey, TickTockTools, BeiXun, eTape, Lexivon, Hyggein, DTAPE, Prexiso, and Koiss are tested. A regular Stanley Fatmax tape measure was used to compare the physical tape measure features against the laser tape measures. Most of the brands have both a physical tape measure and a laser. Laser testing includes: outdoor accuracy, ease of reading digital display in bright, outdoor conditions, durability when exposed to vibration, dust and water. Laser testing also included indoor accuracy testing. Physical tape measure tested for reach or “standout”, abrasion resistance, accuracy, and retraction speed after exposure to dust.

    Todd purchases all products tested to ensure an unbiased result. Please consider supporting him at Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Tap and Die Sets

    Project Farm: Tap and Die Sets

    This week on Project Farm, Todd tests tap and die sets. He tests sets from Craftsman, GearWrench, Draper, Bosch, Tekton, Century, Irwin, Vermont American & Pittsburgh (Harbor Freight). Tap & Die sets are tested for sharpness to cut threads in aluminum, medium-hardness steel, and spring steel. After creating threads, each of the threads are compared for fit and quality.

    Todd purchases all products tested to ensure an unbiased result. Please consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Best Knife Brand

    Project Farm: Best Knife Brand

    This week on Project Farm, Todd Osgood tests 15 brands of Pocket Knives. Knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco Para 3, Cold Steel, Kershaw Link, Buck, Spyderco Tenacious, Civivi, SOG, CRKT Endorser, CJRB, Ontario, KA-BAR, Opinel and Smith & Wesson are compared for initial sharpness, blade lock release pressure, corrosion resistance, and blade tip durability. Knives were then sharpened using the same sharpening system, then compared for blade edge durability.

    Todd purchases all products tested to ensure fair and unbiased testing. Please consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Deck Screws

    Project Farm: Deck Screws

    In this week’s episode of Project Farm, Todd tests deck screws from GRK, SPAX, Deckmate, Woodpro, Deck Drive, FastenMaster, PowerPro, Grip Rite, Deck Plus, Velocity, and Eagle Claw. The screws are tested for abrasion and corrosion resistance, holding strength, and shear load.

    Todd purchases all items tested to ensure a fair and unbiased test. Please consider supporting him at Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Oscillating Multitools

    Project Farm: Oscillating Multitools

    This week on Project Farm, Todd tests oscillating multitools from FLEX, Milwaukee, Ryobi, DeWalt, Makita, Ridgid, Hart, Metabo, Warrior and Bosch. Oscillating Multitools are tested for cutting speed through wood, PVC, and nails. Oscillating tools also compared for noise, vibration and ergonomics.

    To ensure unbiased test results, Todd always purchases all products tested. Consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Best CLP

    Project Farm: Best CLP

    In this weeks Project Farm, Todd tests multipurpose gun oils/cleaners from Clenzoil, Break Free CLP, Slip 2000, Frog Lube, Hoppe’s, Extreme Force, Hoppe’s 9 Kit, Ballistol and Fluid Film. The testing approach took into consideration testing standards outlined in the Mil PRF 63460F. All of the products are tested for: cleaning highly carbonized metal after 2 minutes of exposure to CLP and a 5-second cleaning process,the lubricating ability of CLPs tested using a lubricity tester, CLPs tested for the ability to resist rust, including after protected metal is exposed to heat. They are also tested for cold temperature performance at -40F.

    To ensure unbiased test results, Todd always purchases all products tested. Consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: DeWalt PowerStack Batteries

    Project Farm: DeWalt PowerStack Batteries

    This week on project farm, Todd tests DeWALT PowerStack, DeWALT 2.0 AH, DeWALT 5.0 AH batteries in a head to head comparison. Battery performance is compared using an impact driver, hammer drill, reciprocating saw, and air blower. Cold temperature performance is tested after batteries are chilled to below freezing temperature for over 12 hours. Batteries also tested for amp hour capacity. Finally, the PowerStack battery is dismantled to look at the build construction.

  • Project Farm: Miniature Bolt Cutters

    Project Farm: Miniature Bolt Cutters

    This week on Project Farm, Todd tests miniature bolt cutters from Knipex, NWS, Gedore, Klein Tools, Porter, Capri Tools, ARES, Kobalt, Workpro, KC Professional, Great Neck, Tekton, Performance Tool and Jendfert. Bolt cutters tested for efficiency cutting through 16 penny nail, deck screw, drill bit, and hex allen key. The cutting knives on the bolt cutters were evaluated for durability. All of the bolt cutters were tested until failure. Todd always buys the items he tests to ensure an unbiased review and test results. Consider supporting him on Patreon.

  • Project Farm: Right Angle Adapters

    This week Todd tests right angle adapters from Milwaukee (2 models), DeWalt (4 models), Milescraft, Westward, Autotoolhome and Yakamoz. Right angle attachments/adapters are tested for performance under load, use with impact tools, temperature increase under load, maximum torque, and overall durability. Finally, the adapters were dismantled to assess cause of failure.