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ToolGuyd > 2017

Archives for 2017

Makita 18V LXT Battery Sync Lock Battery Programmer

Cordless

Makita 18V Sync Lock Battery Lock-Out Programmer

Sep 21, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

Makita has come out with a battery lock-out programmer, as a battery theft deterrent system.

Makita XFD061 18V Brushless Drill Kit

Cordless

I Just Bought a Makita 18V Brushless Drill KIT for $99

Sep 20, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita’s got a new 18V brushless drill kit for $99, and we just bought 2 for testing. This is Makita’s most appealing holiday season “gateway” cordless drill kit yet!

Husky 60 Inch Mobile Workbench with Pegboard Backwall

Storage & Organization

Review: Husky 60″ Mobile Workbench with Sliding Pegboard

Sep 20, 2017 Benjamen 17 Comments

Husky’s Mobile workbench with pegboard is a solid tool storage cabinet. The extra swiveling casters are great, but I could take or leave the pegboard.

Milwaukee ShockWave Rebate

Editorial

Dear Milwaukee Tool, Thanks for the “Free Tool with Shockwave Accessories” Rebate!

Sep 19, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

I don’t see any public mention of this Shockwave accessories rebate, but it’s definitely worth a look.

The Total Inventors Manual by Sean Michael Ragan Cover

Books, Magazines, & Videos

Book Review: The Total Inventor’s Manual by Sean Michael Ragan

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

It’s not every day that I can say “I’m friends with the author, and really enjoyed this book.”

Stanley FMHT0-62064 Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set

New Tools

New Stanley Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

It looks like Stanley will have some new Diamond Tip screwdrivers out soon.

Porter Cable PCC795B 20V Max Wet Dry Cordless Vacuum

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless Vacuum

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Porter Cable’s new cordless vac.

Harbor Freight Hercules Cordless Drill

Cordless

Harbor Freight Looks to Make Serious Push into Pro Tool Market

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 201 Comments

How did this happen, for me to be excited about Harbor Freight Tools?

Makita XUC01X2 Brushless Power-Assisted Dolly with Rear Wheels

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Power-Assisted Dolly and Wheelbarrow

Sep 14, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Makita has come out with a new brushless power-assisted flat dolly and wheelbarrow.

Worx Sidekick Work Table

New Tools

Worx Sidekick Work Table

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

The Worx Sidekick is a folding and collapsible compact work table that looks like it might be handy for a wide range of tasks.

X-Acto Basic Precision Knife Set

Knives

X-Acto Basic Precision Knife Set

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

This X-Acto hobby knife set looks to be a good deal.

Stanley Diamond Grip Pliers

New Tools

Stanley FatMax DiamondGrip Pliers

Sep 12, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Stanley FatMax has come out with new specially-coated pliers that they say provide up to 40% more grip.

Accu-Gage Dial Tire Gauge

Layout & Measuring

Accu-Gage Dial Tire Gauge Review

Sep 12, 2017 Benjamen 43 Comments

The Accu-Gage is an affordable tire pressure gauge with analog dial and bleeder valve for under $10.

Makita XDT131 18V Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Cordless

New Makita XDT131 18V Budget Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Sep 11, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita has come out with a new budget-priced brushless impact driver kit.

Dewalt DCK277C2 20V Max Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Kit

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Kit for $149 (9/11/2017)

Sep 11, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

This Dewalt 20V Max brushless drill and impact driver combo kit is on sale today only for $149.

Dewalt ToughBox Piano Box

Accessories

All of the New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event

Sep 8, 2017 Benjamen 53 Comments

Here is a quick look at all of the new Dewalt tools we saw at their 2017 media event in Nashville.

Bosch Corkscrew Hex Attachment

Accessories

Here’s Your Cordless Cork Popper

Sep 8, 2017 Stuart 6 Comments

I can’t find a corkscrew hex bit, but here are 2 powered versions I know of.

TEC Accessories Bottle Opener Hex Bit

Accessories

TEC Accessories BOT-L-BIT Bottle Opener Hex Bit

Sep 7, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

The TEC Accessories BOT-L-BIT turns your screwdriver bit holder into a bottle opener! It can do some other stuff too.

Makita XRJ07ZB 18V Sub-Compact Reciprocating Saw in Action

Cordless

New Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Reciprocating Saw

Sep 7, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a first peek at Makita’s new sub-compact 18V brushless reciprocating saw!

Skilsaw Buzzkill Reciprocating Saw in Action

New Tools

Skilsaw “Buzzkill” Reciprocating Saw

Sep 7, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

The new 13A Skilsaw Buzzkill reciprocating saw is said to suppress vibrations up to 35% better than [select] competitive models.

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