Archives for 2017

Storage & Organization

Deals: Bostitch Rolling Tool Box, Stanley Mobile Work Station

Dec 15, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

There are deals on Bostitch and Stanley FatMax rolling tool boxes.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool Bundle (12/15/2017)

Dec 15, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

Today only, save on a Dewalt oscillating multi-tool kit plus 5pc accessory set bundle.

Editorial

Swanson Speed Squares Have Rounded Edges, Exclamation Point, Question Mark

Dec 14, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

I was surprised to find Swanson Speed Squares with broken-in edges and corners.

Cordless

Deals of the Day: Milwaukee M18 7-Tool Cordless Power Tool Kit, Plus Others (12/14/17)

Dec 14, 2017 Stuart 3 Comments

Today only, there are deals of the day on a Milwaukee M18 7-tool cordless combo kit, Dewalt layout laser bundle, and a few other combo kits.

Tool Deals

Deal: Wiremold TV (or Other Device) Wire Management Kit

Dec 13, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

A well-recommended wire management kit, meant for tidying up your TV and AC cables, is on sale.

Safety

CoverGrip Drop Cloths Stay Where You Put Them

Dec 13, 2017 Benjamen 10 Comments

Tired of drop cloths slipping around on wood floors, I gave a CoverGrip gripped-bottom drop cloth a try.

Tool Deals

New Amazon Holiday Tool Deals, 12/13/2017

Dec 13, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

Here are some new tool deals to help drain your holiday season tool budget.

Clamps

Is Home Depot Dumping Bessey Clamps? If So, What Will Take Their Place?

Dec 12, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

What’s going on with Bessey clamps at Home Depot stores?

Mechanics' Tools

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Mechanics Tools (Including 2 Latest and Greatest Sets) – 12/12/17

Dec 12, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

This is some mighty-fine pricing on select Dewalt mechanics tools and sets, today only.

Tool Deals

Tekton Combination Wrench Set for under $50

Dec 11, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

This Tekton 22pc wrench set looks to be a good deal.

Clamps

New Dewalt Clamps

Dec 11, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Some new Dewalt clamps recently surfaced.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Miter Saw on Sale

Dec 10, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Dewalt’s 20V Max cordless miter saw is on sale with the bare tool lower priced than I’ve seen it yet.

Cordless

Dewalt’s Cordless Die Grinder is Coming Soon

Dec 8, 2017 Benjamen 37 Comments

Dewalt’s new 20V Max brushless die grinder will be launching soon, here’s a quick look at what it offers.

Electrical Tools

New Southwire USA-Made Tools – Pliers, Cutters, Wire Strippers

Dec 8, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

New USA-made Southwire tools are coming to a Lowes near you.

Screwdrivers

Hot Deal: Wera Torx Screwdriver Set

Dec 8, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

This looks to be a great deal on a Wera Torx screwdriver set.

Cordless

New Makita 12V Cordless Multi-Cutter

Dec 7, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Makita 12V cordless multi-cutter.

Storage & Organization

Deal: CAT 3-Drawer Portable Tool Box

Dec 7, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

There’s a sale on this CAT-branded 3-drawer metal tool box.

Made in USA

Milwaukee Pledges USA Jobs and Cordless Tool Manufacturing with New Expansion Plan

Dec 6, 2017 Stuart

Milwaukee announced new USA manufacturing expansion plans.

Tool Deals

New Amazon Tool Deals (and They Don’t Suck!)

Dec 6, 2017 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some new Amazon tool deals that don’t suck!

Hand Tools

Crescent Tools Announces New Brand Identity

Dec 5, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Say hello to the new Crescent Tools.

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