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News

Sears Reports 2012 Fourth Quarter Losses, But not as Bad as Last Year

Mar 1, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Sears posted 4Q 2012 and full-year losses, but at least they kept it under $1 billion this year!

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Cordless

Ridgid 18V “X6” Power Tools Coming Soon?

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

A new trademark application suggests that Ridgid’s next generation cordless power tool line will be marked X6 and not X5 as previously reported.

Trend Airshield Pro

Safety

Trend Airshield Pro, a Full-Face Powered Respirator

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

The Airshield Pro looks to be an effective way to prevent fogging when using safety glasses or goggles with conventional disposable or reusable respirators.

Stiletto TiBone Hammer Straight Handle

Editorial

A Look at Titanium and “Titanium-Like” Hammer Marketing Claims

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

Don’t mind me, I’m just unhappy about all the vague assertions used to advertise titanium and “titanium-like” hammers these days.

Makita Jobsite Radio LXRM03B Rugged Front

Cordless

Makita Jobsite Radio Review (LXRM03B)

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita’s latest jobsite radio sounds great and is built similarly to their older model, but with a built-in iPhone and iPod dock.

Case Back Pocket Knife Handle

Knives

Case “Back Pocket” Knife Review

Feb 27, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Case’s Back Pocket knife is a traditional-style folder that won’t weigh you down or get lost in your pocket.

Woodpeckers Booth Woodworking Shows 2013

Editorial

2013 Woodworking Show Highlights

Feb 27, 2013 Stuart Discuss

This year’s Woodworking Show wasn’t as fun as in previous years, but I still had a blast at the Woodpeckers booth and a couple of the other vendor booths.

News

Home Depot and Lowes Report 2012 Fourth Quarter Earnings

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Home Depot and Lowes both reported strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 sales and earnings figures.

Spyderco Southard Knife Back Clip and Blade Spine

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Southard Knife Review

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the review of my new favorite knife, the Spyderco Southard, a flipper folding knife.

Ryobi P108 18V 4Ah Battery

Cordless

Recall: Ryobi 18V 4Ah Li-ion Battery Packs

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Ryobi has recalled their new 18V 4.0Ah Li-ion battery packs due to a defect that can cause overheating and bursting during charging.

Dewalt DS250 2-Drawer ToughSystem Tool Box

New Tools

New Dewalt ToughSystem 2-Drawer Tool Box (DWST08225 & DS250)

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 17 Comments

Dewalt’s newest addition to their excellent ToughSystem storage line is an opens-anywhere 2-drawer unit.

Dewalt 12V Thermal Imager Direct Output Image

Cordless

This is What an Image from Dewalt’s Thermal Imaging Camera Looks Like

Feb 25, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

This is just a brief example of the image quality you can expect from the Dewalt 12V Max IR thermal imaging camera.

MSC Save on Stanley Proto Tools Feb 2013

Tool Deals

Save up to 35% on Stanley, Proto, & Blackhawk Tools at MSC

Feb 25, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

MSC, one of our favorite industrial suppliers, is having an “up to 35%-off’ promo on Stanley, Proto, and Blackhawk hand tools.

Amazon Irwin Tools and Accessories Sale Feb 2013

Accessories

Save an Extra 15% on Irwin Woodworking Tools and Accessories

Feb 22, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Now thru March 7th 2013, Amazon is offering an extra 15% discount on select Irwin woodworking tools and accessories.

Announcements & Updates

Review Delays, Video Updates, Reader Feedback?

Feb 20, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

An apology about review delays, mention of new videos coming soon, and request for reader feedback.

Wilde Wednesday Free Pliers Harry Epstein

Hand Tools

Harry Epstein Wilde Wednesday Deal: Free Pliers with $75+ Purchase

Feb 19, 2013 Stuart Discuss

Harry Epstein is having their first ever Wilde Wednesday sale. Spend $75 or more on Wilde hand tools to score a free pair of pliers.

Dewalt Tstak Organizer

New Tools

New Dewalt Tstak Organizer, Deep Tool Box, Cart

Feb 19, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt will be adding three new products to their Tstak modular storage system this Spring.

Anso Carabiner Bottle Opener

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Anso Titanium Carabiner Bottle Opener

Feb 15, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Anso’s titanium carabiner is a great choice for bar-hopping Ti-aficionados.

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Ion Battery

Cordless

FYI, Porter Cable 20V Max and 18V Tools and Batteries are NOT Cross-Compatible

Feb 14, 2013 Stuart 86 Comments

On this week’s episode of Does it Fit? we look at Porter Cable’s 20V Max and 18V Li-ion cordless tools and batteries.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Wrench

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 FUEL Brushless Impact Wrenches

Feb 14, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Milwaukee is expanding their M18 FUEL brushless cordless tool lineup with several new impact wrenches – a compact 3/8″ model and two compact 1/2″ designs.

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