June 15, 2023 David Frane is a freelance editor and a good buddy of ours. Formerly, he was the editor of Tools of the Trade magazine and website. He lives in Northern California.
August 26, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sneak Peek: Seismic Retrofitting in the San Francisco Bay Area Scouting photos for an upcoming video shoot covering moment frame, walls, foundation, and rim joists. Concrete & Masonry Framing Photos Southwest photos
August 23, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Work Vans and Show Trucks: NHS Sneak Peek Three work vehicles that are cool, useful, or interesting from the National Hardware Show Tools Photos photos
August 17, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Bluetooth Upgrades for Mundane Tools Protected, connected, and groovin'... Tools Photos photos
July 26, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Dustless Drywall Sanding (and a duster, just in case) The answer to the problem of drywall dust in the dry cleaning? Tools Photos photos
July 19, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 National Hardware Show Highlights: Ladders Built for Corners Corners need hugs, too Tools Photos photos
July 12, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Better Hex Wrenches, Pliers, and Nut Drivers by @wihatools (3 videos) Three tools that rock: Hex wrenches that stick, pliers that can double-down, and all of the drivers you'll ever need—in one pack. Tools Video video
June 28, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Carpenter Pencil that Never Needs Sharpening The lead extends like a razor knife, and stays razor sharp Framing Tools Video video
June 21, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Turn a Nightmare Patch Job into A Dream: EZ-Pro Texture System Textured drywall patches in a flash—and the cleanup is even faster Tools Video video
June 14, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Swiss Army Saw: A Worm Drive That Cuts Flush Too The Straight Flush Saw is an entirely new type of worm drive saw. Tools Video video
May 31, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 National Hardware Show Tool Roundup: 3 Air Compressors Quiet, rust-free, light-weight compressors for jobsite, shop, or finish carpentry projects Tools Photos Video photos
