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		<title>Skil HD 5687 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/power-tools/skil-hd-5687-7-14-inch-circular-saw/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bosch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Circular Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[And the winner is...The new Skil HD 5687.  It combines properties of both worm-drive and sidewinder saws.  It uses a sidewinder motor and housing to keep the weight to a very manageable 10.8 pounds plus the profile and handle style or a worm-drive model, all for less the $90.  Sure is it not as sexy as say the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WRH4S?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=tekp05-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B0002WRH4S">Bosch 1677MD </a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=tekp05-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B0002WRH4S" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, but it has all the power for 60% of the cost.]]></description>
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		<title>Reciprocating Saw Showdown</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/reciprocating-saw-showdown/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Milwaukee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=1607</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My love of multi-tasking tools is well documented, with the reciprocating saw right at the top of the list.  Several months ago, I featured the Milwaukee Heavy Duty Sawzall as TekPicks choice for an electric saw.  Not to say that I can influence the choices of the Popular Mechanics editors, but in the September issue, they agree with my choice.  From price to power the saw impressed testers, leaving no complaints.  Highlights include a spring loaded chuck that makes blade changes a snap.  If you are in the market for a new saw, this is the guy to get.]]></description>
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		<title>CH Hanson Precision Ball Level</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/ch-hanson-precision-ball-level/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/work/ch-hanson-precision-ball-level/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CH Hanson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=1553</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If have you not seen it already, let us introduce to the hottest thing to hit the level scene maybe evar, yeah that's right I said evar!  The CH Hanson Precision Ball Level.  Instead of the traditional and oft hard to read bubble system, this new level uses an innovative aviation style ball that we found to be much simpler to read and just as accurate as any other level we have owned.  Because the Precision Ball Level can measure in multiple directions, in addition to it services as a level you can employ it to find plumb or other angles and pitches.  So not only is it a sweet conversation piece but it is also one of the most useful multi-tasker you can add to your tool bag.]]></description>
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		<title>The Oxo Curvy Clipboard</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/field/the-oxo-curvy-clipboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Field]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OXO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Staples]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=1453</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of our favorite unsung heroes around the shop is our clipboard collection.  They are great for helping us keep our various project papers neat and organized, plus we always have one with us in the trucks when we head out to a scene for better note taking.  Without them, we probably would be able to read our own handwriting.  Depsite their utility, we have never found ourselves sitting around thinking on how to improve this venerable tool.  Good thing there are companies like OXO out there.  With a one swipe of their design pen, they added a simple but very nice improvement to our friend: a concave edge on at the bottom making balancing it on our bellies much easier.  As an added bonus, the board is also coated with a non-slip surface to help better secure all those papers.  Pretty nifty if you ask us.]]></description>
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		<title>Hustler Zeon Electric Riding Mower</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/house/hustler-zeon-electric-riding-mower/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/house/hustler-zeon-electric-riding-mower/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electric Mower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hustler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=1114</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The new Hustler Zeon Electric mower is a great way to shrink your eco-footprint.  It is the world's first zero turn electric riding mower.  It doesn't skimp on features either.  Each charge is good for 80 minutes or about 1 acre with its 42" mowing deck.  Plus its basically silent, which is huge improvement over any other combustion engine model out there.  Speaking of which since the Zeon is powered with electric motors none of the typical maintenance on belts, filters, fluids, plugs, pulleys etc is necessary.]]></description>
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		<title>Klenk Adjustable Length Nut Driver</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/klenk-adjustable-length-nut-driver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Klenk Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=1109</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We love innovation, especially when it comes to tools.  The Klenk Adjustable Length Nut Driver is just such an example.  The shaft extends up to 3 inches just by pushing the button built into the handle.  No more busting up your knuckles trying to get at that out of the way nut.]]></description>
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		<title>Popular Mechanics Cordless Drill Review</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/popular-mechanics-cordless-drill-review/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/work/popular-mechanics-cordless-drill-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cordless Drills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=520</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics has just posted a detail review on 10 of the most popular cordless drills currently on the market. Their pick was the Makita 18V BHP454. Comments from the testers including selecting this drill as one of the best power tool they had ever used. The praise did not stop there. Highlights include: "Some talented engineers designed its high-torque motor and drive­train to squeeze every ounce of performance from the battery. It also exhibits excellent industrial design. For a large and heavy drill, it’s well-balanced and handles easily due to a nicely shaped handle with lots of rubber overmold."]]></description>
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		<title>Echo 16&quot; Gas Power Chain Saw</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/field/echo-16-gas-power-chain-saw/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/field/echo-16-gas-power-chain-saw/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Field]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chainsaws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fall Round-Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First up, is the star of the recent Popular Mechanics chainsaw round up, the Echo CS-370 16 inch model.  This is the saw the Editors grabbed most often.  Praise included: "It speaks well of the sturdy Echo that we turned to it for cutting chores during the test. It’s reasonably fast, easy-starting and quiet, and if you prefer an independent choke, throttle and an old-fashioned toggle On/Off switch, this is your saw."  Even their not so favorite feature the tip guard, proved to have its uses.  Add in its mid-range pricing, its no surprise this was a top model.]]></description>
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		<title>Kreg Klamp Table Steel Stand Combo</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/work/kreg-klamp-table-steel-stand-combo/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/work/kreg-klamp-table-steel-stand-combo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kreg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=204</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Kreg has upgraded the traditional work bench with its new Steel Stand Combo.  This bench has the exclusive Klamp Trak system that allows you to position your Bench Klamp and Klamp Blocks anywhere and everywhere you might need them plus they are removable so you regain a flat work surface when you need it.]]></description>
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		<title>Milwaukee 15 AMP Super Sawzall</title>
		<link>http://tekpicks.com/field/milwaukee-15-amp-super-sawzall/</link>
		<comments>http://tekpicks.com/field/milwaukee-15-amp-super-sawzall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Finneran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Field]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Milwaukee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular Mechanics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tekpicks.com/?p=40</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Milwaukee makes some our favorite tools around.  Reliable, functional and a reasonably priced.  The 15 AMP Super Sawzall is no exception.  It even took the top prize in a recent Poular Mechanics article by flying through a series of torture tests including the nail biter and the PM House sandwich.]]></description>
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