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ToolGuyd > 2014

Archives for 2014

Ryobi Phone Works Tool Family

Cordless

Ryobi Phone Works: Smartphone-Connected Tools

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 44 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new line of Phone Works tools that pair up with Android and iOS smartphones for readout, control, and enhanced functionality.

Rockwell RW8958 Compound OMT Blade

New Tools

Rockwell Combination Wood-Cutting Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade

Oct 8, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Rockwell has come out with a new all-in-one style of wood-cutting oscillating multi-tool blade.

Ridgid Pro Tool Box Stack

New Tools

Ridgid Pro Organizer, Tool Box, and Gear Cart Review

Oct 8, 2014 Stuart 91 Comments

Here’s our full review of the new Ridgid Pro tool box system!

Squashed Rubbermaid Roughneck Tote

Made in USA

Rubbermaid Roughneck Storage Tote Failure

Oct 7, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

This is what plastic storage tote failure looks like.

Milwaukee M18 5Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 5.0Ah Battery

Oct 7, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 5.0Ah Li-ion battery pack.

Channellock Uni-Fit Ratcheting Wrench

Sockets & Drive Tools

Channellock “Uni-Fit” Universal Tools

Oct 6, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Channellock has their own (licensed) line of universal ratcheting wrenches and sockets.

New Tools

New Ridgid Pro Tool Boxes

Oct 6, 2014 Stuart 49 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new line of stackable tool boxes, and also a new cylindrical tube-shaped tool box as well.

Milwaukee M18 TrueView LED Lantern Beam Pattern

Cordless

Milwaukee LED “TRUEVIEW” Technology Explained

Oct 3, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a look at some of the technical figures behind Milwaukee’s TRUEVIEW LED claims.

Makita 18V Brushless Circular Saw DHS680

Cordless

New Makita 18V Brushless 6-1/2″ Circular Saw (XSH03)

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V brushless cordless circular saw.

Ridgid Cordless RE 6 Electrical Multi-Tool

Cordless

New Ridgid RE 6 Interchangeable Head Electrical Multi-Tool

Oct 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 3-in-1 interchangeable head electrical tool.

Bosch 18V 6Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

Bosch 6.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger!

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

In Europe, Bosch has announced that they will be releasing a new 18V 6.0Ah battery and a fast multi-voltage charger that greatly reduces the time it takes to recharge higher capacity battery packs.

Midwest Aviation Snips with Kush N Power Handles

Hand Tools

Secret Upgrade: Midwest Snips with Kush’N Power Handles

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Midwest’s USA-made offset aviation snips are now available with new handle grips that make them even better!

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchet Socket Set

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Here’s a Tough One – Recommend an Ultra-Compact Portable Tool Kit

Oct 1, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Which tools would you throw together to create the ultimate ultra-compact tool kit?

Keysight Technologies U5855A TrueIR Thermal Imager

New Tools

Keysight TrueIR Thermal Imager

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Here’s a quick look at the Keysight Technologies TrueIR thermal imager, which builds 320x240px images using a 160x120px detector.

Rockler Bar Gauge Different Configurations

Layout & Measuring

New Rockler Bar Gauge Kit

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new 3-in-1 bar gauge kit.

Wera-Zyklops-Ratchet

Editorial

Oops, a 2-Hour Mishap with my Wera Zyklop Ratchet

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A recent mishap has me liking Zyklop ratchets a little less these days.

Proto Click Stop Adjustable Wrench

Made in USA

Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about.

Flir TG165 Imaging Thermometer Front and Back

Cordless

Flir TG165 Thermal Imaging Thermometer Review

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a quick look at and brief review of the Flir TG165 imaging IR thermometer.

Editorial

Do You Handle Your Own Auto Maintenance and Repairs?

Sep 28, 2014 Stuart 60 Comments

How much auto maintenance and repair work do you do on your own vehicles?

Black Decker Portable Battery Jump Starter

DIY & Home

Recommend a Car Battery Jump Starter?

Sep 28, 2014 Stuart 38 Comments

Are there any car battery jump starters that you would recommend?

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