We’ll admit that what makes something worthy of our annual Tool Awards can be subjective. Test Editors Bradley Ford and Paul Smith acknowledge as much up front, writing that some tools have innovative problem-solving features and others are just enjoyable to use. The common thread between smart features and user-friendliness? Both make jobs easier, whether you’re climbing a ladder or ripping lumber with a table saw. And so, like Ford and Smith did, you’re likely to find yourself turning to these tools again and again.
—Will Egensteiner, Director of Product Reviews
