Tool Crave

Tool Crave


Latest Episodes

Overland Expo West 2021 - Best Tools
September 29, 2021

Overland Expo is the largest tradeshow for overlanding, car camping, and adventure travel enthusiasts.They've expanded to three shows this year and I attended the largest one last weekend which is located just outside Flagstaff, AZ.In this episode, I

Tool Organization: Woodworking vs. Mechanical Tools
August 24, 2021

I've found one of the easiest ways to organize your tools is to delineate them as woodworking or mechanical. Woodworking tools include saws, drills, clamps, basically anything that is used to modify wood.Mechanical tools include anything used to work

Power Tool Showdown on The History Channel
August 17, 2021

Quick Announcement!I'm excited to finally share the news that I was asked to be a part of the new series on the History Channel called, "The Machines That Built America: Power Tool Showdown". https://play.history.com/shows/the-machines-that

Kathryn Emery - Home Improvement & Lifestyle Expert
August 03, 2021

Home improvement expert Kathryn Emery has made a name for herself by handpicking the best products for your home and sharing them on your favorite local news channel or national morning show. She helped guide Home Depot to its rise as the premier retailer

World of Concrete 2021 Recap
June 09, 2021

I just returned from 24 hours in Las Vegas where I attended World of Concrete 2021. It's the first trade in Las Vegas in a year and it was great to see customers and exhibitors back.The West Hall was also open for the first time and it's a gorg

Reader Question: Should I Invest in an Expensive Miter Saw?
April 14, 2020

Recently a friend asked if he should invest his money in an expensive pro-grade miter saw or go with a cheaper saw for under $300.The basic answer is to balance your budget with your needs and frequency of use. This can be applied to any power tool purch

Brian Ciciora | Truewerk
February 06, 2020

In this episode, I chat with the founder of Truewerk, Brian Ciciora. Brians background is in construction and product design, which provides him with the technical chops to design workwear and the experience to know what contractors need.I learned a lot

Shelly Miller Leer | Upholstery Expert, Author, and Teacher
December 09, 2019

Today my guest is my good friend Shelly Miller Leer. She’s a designer, writer, and teacher, who specializes in the art of upholstery. She’s championed the movement towards restoring, restyling, and repurposing, long before it was the trendy thing to do. .

Mike Senese | MAKE Magazine
August 12, 2019

My friend Mike Senese is one of the most talented people I know. Which is why I couldn’t wait to get him on the podcast. He’s a lifelong DIYer, who is as comfortable wrenching on an old Land Rover as he is building with a CNC machine. He’s currently the .

Clint DeBoer | Pro Tool Reviews
July 16, 2019

Today Im chatting with Clint DeBoer. He runs, ProTool Reviews, which is a leading authority on tools for professionals and the trades. We go deep on the state of the tool industry, how cordless has taken over, and what brands are really innovating.If yo