ToolGuyd

Tool Reviews, New Tool Previews, Best Tool Guides, Tool Deals, and More!

  • New Tools
  • Reviews
  • Guides
    • Best Cordless Power Tool Brand
    • Tool Brands: Who Owns What?
    • Best Cordless Drills (2021)
    • Dewalt UWO Explained
    • Where to Buy Tools
    • Best Tool Kit Upgrades
    • Best Extension Cord Size
    • Best Tape Measure
    • Best Safety Gear
    • Best Precision Screwdrivers
    • Best Tool Brands in Every Category
    • Ultimate Tool Gift Guide
    • More Buying Guides
  • Hand Tools
    • Bit Holders & Drivers
    • EDC, Pocket, & Multitools
    • Electrical Tools
    • Flashlights & Worklights
    • Knives
    • Mechanics’ Tools
    • Pliers
    • Screwdrivers
    • Sockets & Drive Tools
    • Wrenches
    • All Hand Tools
  • Power Tools
    • Accessories
    • Cordless
    • Drills & Drivers
    • Oscillating Tools
    • Saws
    • Woodworking Tools
    • All Power Tools
  • Brands
    • Bosch
    • Craftsman
    • Dewalt
    • Makita
    • Milwaukee
    • Ryobi
    • All Brands
  • USA-Made
  • Deals
ToolGuyd > 2012

Archives for 2012

Editorial

Open Discussion, Hurricane Sandy Edition

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Open discussion, anything goes! Feel free to ask questions, share favorites and opinions, tell us about recent purchases.

Bosch 12V Max Cordless Tool Combo

Cordless

$50-Off Select Bosch Cordless Combo Kits

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking to buy a new Bosch 12V or 18V combo kit? Certain combos are eligible for instant $50-off discount via Amazon.

Husky Self-Adjusting Groove Joint Pliers Middle Closing

Hand Tools

Husky Self-Adjusting Groove Joint Pliers Review

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Husky’s new self-adjusting pliers are quick to adjust and comfortable to grip. Here’s our full review.

CRKT Shenanigan Pocket Knife Grip and Size

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Knife Review: CRKT Shenanigan Z, a Value-Priced Flipper Folder

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart Discuss

CRKT’s Shenanigan Z is a no-frills value-priced folding knife that has proven itself to be sturdy and reliable. Here’s the full review.

Milwaukee 2653-22CT FUEL Impact Driver Kit

Cordless

Milwaukee Brushless Impact Driver Kit – New Low Price

Oct 27, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

If you’ve been looking to upgrade to Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL brushless impact driver, good news – the price of the kit dropped $51 to $229 at select retailers!

Craftsman TripGrips Work Supports

Clamps

New Craftsman TriGrips Work Supports (aka Triangular Bench Cookies)

Oct 26, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman just came out with new triangular work support spacers, which are great for routing, sanding, painting, drilling, and cutting tasks.

Solder Ball Cross Section Dark Field

Editorial

A Closer Look at Lead-Free Solder

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here are a few optical micrographs of lead-free solder that I took 7 years ago.

Husky 3x Ratcheting Screwdriver

Hand Tools

New Husky 3X Ratcheting Screwdriver

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Husky came out with a new ratcheting screwdriver that works 3 times as fast as other ratcheting screwdrivers.

Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver

Cordless

$90-off Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your impact driver, Dewalt’s 20V Max brushless impact driver kit is on sale for $90 less than its list and average street price.

Bosch GTS1031 Ultra Portable Table Saw

Saws

Bosch GTS1031 Table Saw Sale

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch’s 10-inch portable table saw is on sale over at Amazon, for $320.

Makita Gold Impact Bit Set

New Tools

Makita Gold Ultra Magnetic Impact Bit Set with Slide-N-Lock Case

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita has come out with a new bit storage case, screw-holding bit holder, and Gold impact-rated screwdriver bits.

Kobalt 5-Piece Pliers Set

Hand Tools

Kobalt 5-Piece Pliers Set for $15

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for a set of inexpensive pliers? This 5-piece set is on sale for just $15 at Lowes.

Craftsman LED 6-in-1 Screwdriver

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman LED-Lighted 6-in-1 Screwdriver

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman’s newest metal-handle multi-bit screwdriver features built-in LED lighting around the base of the bit holder.

Editorial

What Determines Which Retailers ToolGuyd Promotes?

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

A Home Depot corporate employee asked us to “stop peddling Amazon over all other retailers.” Here’s my response.

Porter Cable Oscillating Multi-Tool PCE605K Angle

Editorial

Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Predictions

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Why hasn’t Dewalt come out with an oscillating multi-tool yet? Here are our theories and predictions.

Craftsman 6-Drawer Ball Bearing Chest Red and Black

Storage & Organization

Craftsman Ball Bearing Storage Combo Sale – Red & Black

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking for a nice ball bearing tool storage setup? Craftsman red and black chest and cabinet combo is on sale for $250.

Ridgid JobMax Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.

Irwin Groovelock Pliers 2pc Set

Hand Tools

Irwin GrooveLock Pliers Set Deal

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

These GrooveLock pliers are on sale again at half-off, for a limited time.

Stanley FatMax Power Tools UK

Cordless

Yellow and Black-Colored Stanley FatMax Power Tools Now Available in the UK

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

UK readers, what do you think of the new yellow & black-colored Stanley FatMax power tools now available via Argos?

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill

Cordless

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill FMC620LA – Now Available in the USA

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley FatMax 20V cordless hammer drills have popped up at Walmart stores, presumably nation-wide.

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 25
  • Next Page »
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Newsletter

Sign up to receive the latest tool news.

Recent Comments

  • William Adams on Best Prime Day Tool Deals 2025: Hand-Picked Bargains: “FWIW, the Craftsman 30-bin organizer has been at that price for a while now, so maybe will still be this…”
  • Johnathon on Best Prime Day Tool Deals 2025: Hand-Picked Bargains: “Just a note that it is the corded* 12″ miter saw with cordless* drill and impact driver. That would be…”
  • Stuart on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “In the middle section, between the filter and collection container.”
  • MFC on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “I have never seen a backpack vac out in the wild. Not in residential, commercial or hospitality. I have only…”
  • Adam on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “As they try to tie everything into PackOut, was it a miss not integrating that into the bottom here? Along…”
  • Nate on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “Where is the cyclone physically located? I’ve built a lot of ’em over the years and I don’t see space…”

Recent Posts

  • Best Prime Day Tool Deals 2025: Hand-Picked Bargains
  • Leatherman FREE Multi-Tools are on Sale for Prime Day 2025!
  • Rare Savings on Dewalt's Best Cordless Oscillating Tool kit
  • New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All
  • Home Depot Follows July 4th with New Tool Deals (7/5/25)
  • New at Lowe's: Rainbow Kobalt Hex Keys
  • Patent Dispute Over Dewalt Construction Jack has been Settled
  • Dewalt Launched a New 20V Atomic Cordless Hammer Drill Kit
ToolGuyd New Tool Reviews Image

New Tool Reviews

Buying Guides

  • Best Cordless Drills
  • Best Euro Hand Tool Brands
  • Best Tool Brands
  • Best Cordless Power Tool Brands
  • Tools for New Parents
  • Ultimate Tool Gift & Upgrade Guide
ToolGuyd Knife Reviews Image

Knife Reviews

ToolGuyd Multi-Tool Reviews Image

Multi-Tool Reviews

ToolGuyd LED Flashlight and Worklight Reviews Image

LED Light Reviews

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Stores
  • Videos
  • AMZN Deal Finder
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Disclosure