Lowes published an official Black Friday deals preview via their Facebook page last Friday evening. A few tool deals stood out among the rest, but nothing really surprised us. There isn’t much of an incentive to make Lowes one of your first shopping stops, but there are a few deals worth stopping in for when you have a […]
Johnson Level & Tool Magnetic Tip Tape Measures
Johnson’s magnetic tape measures have magnetic tips that hold strong to ferrous (iron/steel) metal surfaces. They feature printing on both sides, large easy to read numbers, and a jobsite-tough case for greater durability. The above pictured 25-foot model has a 1-1/6″ blade width and is currently priced fairly low at Amazon. Johnson Magnetic Tip 25′ […]
Home Depot Husky Holiday Tool Gift Guide
This weekend I visited a few major tool and home improvement stores for a sneak peek of their winter holiday tool gift displays. As expected, the two Home Depots closest to me had most of their displays up already. Similar to last year’s selection, there were a few power tools in the mix, but there was a […]
More Husky Ratcheting Rotary Wrench Closeup Pics
During a recent visit to my local Home Depot, I snapped a few more close-up pics of the new Husky universal ratcheting rotary wrench. The above photo shows the 5/16″ socket of the new 48-in-1 dog bone wrench, and below are photos of the 9/16″ socket.
Husky Ratcheting Rotary Wrench Reader Review
UPDATE: It has come to light that “Jason” may be a shill for Home Depot, Husky or one of their agents. As such, please DISREGARD this post until our investigation is complete. We currently believe that the review left by “Jason” is FAKE. The other day we introduced (and ragged on) Husky’s new 48-in-1 ratcheting rotary […]
Top Tool Gifts for Dads
Check out Top 11 Tool Gifts for Dads, my recent article over at PopMech. It was a tough one to write, mostly because I know what my own father wants, needs and likes, and the list encompasses dozens of tools. So I focused mostly on newer offerings, and tools that many Dads may want but not […]
ToolGuyd Giveaway – Win a Dremel TRIO!
We are giving away a brand new Dremel Trio! The Trio is Dremel’s newest multi-purpose rotary tool that cuts, sands and routs! To enter to win, simply tell us in a comment about the type of projects you would use it for! If you’re not sure, take a look at the photo gallery on our […]
Coptool Utility Knife Showdown
Over at Coptool, there’s a nice roundup of a few newer style utility knives. Jay compared a few knives by Irwin, CH Hanson and Milwaukee, weighing the pros and cons of each. My own favorite utility knife is Stanley’s Quickslide, but I’m always willing to try something new. You can’t ever have too many utility knives! […]
Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench – Yes, Yet Another New Dog Bone Wrench!
UPDATE: If you’re interesting in purchasing the Lowes Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench as a holiday gift, you should also check out the innovative new Kobalt Double-Drive Screwdriver! Kobalt’s new Multi-Drive Wrench is another new Dog Bone wrench design that features 8 universal sockets that cover both standard 6pt SAE and metric fasteners, as well as a variety of […]
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench – Another Dog Bone
Dan sent us a heads-up about Husky’s new universal spline ratcheting wrench. I was already heading off to Home Depot that day, so I made a point to check it out. This Husky 48-in-1 “ratcheting rotary socket wrench” is essentially a universal dog bone wrench similar in design to Black & Decker’s new ratcheting ReadyWrench.
New Bosch Brute Offers High Performance & Low Vibrations
Bosch’s newest Brute Breaker Hammer (BH2760VC) has been redesigned to offer the best overall performance with reduced vibration levels. Compared to the previous model (11304), the new Brute provides up to 60% more impact energy while lowering vibration levels by up to 50%.
Dremel Universal Adapter Fits All Oscillating Multi-Tools
Dremel has come out with a new universal adapter that allows its tool attachments to be used on all current oscillating multi-tools. This means that you can use widely available Dremel Multi-Max blades and accessories on Fein, Rockwell, Bosch, Craftsman, Ridgid and Masterforce branded multitools!
New Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits with Free Tool Heads
Over at HomeDepot.com, you can now find new Ridgid JobMax starter kits that include the tools you want for less money. Previously, getting the tool you wanted to start with meant having to buy the power handle & multi-tool starter kit for $100 and a separate tool head for $50 more. These new kits offer the […]
Makita Cordless Mini Circular Saw Kit
Makita recently announced a new addition to their 12V max lithium ion cordless tool lineup, a 3-3/8″ compact circular saw. The saw (SH01W) features a 1400RPM Makita-built motor, 3-3/8″ blade with adjustable cutting depth, 1″ at 90° and 5/8″ at 45° cutting capacity, and a tilting base for bevel cuts.
Am I Missing Something? $1200 for Drill Bit Set?!
This Beta 91 piece cobalt drill bit set costs a whopping $1213. Twelve hundred dollars for 91 twist drill bits! A quick check of a few industrial suppliers shows that a top-quality 115pc cobalt set can be found for around $800 or so. The average price for each Beta bit is as least DOUBLE that of […]
Bora Clamp and Edge Guides – 15% Off & Free Shipping
Woodcraft is currently offering a 15% discount on individual Bora Clamp-N-Cut Edge Guides, bringing them below average pricing. We have a set of these clamps, and they are more convenient than other straight-edges we’ve used before. Orders over $25 receive free shipping to the 48 contiguous states. Coupon expires on 10/30/10. Bora Clamp-N-Cut Edge Guides […]
You Broke All of My Safety Rules!
About two weeks ago I was working on a project with someone close to me, whose name I won’t mention (yet). They broke just about every single one of my safety rules! Here’s a list of the violations that everyone should keep in mind to avoid when working on their own projects:
Porter Cable ClampSaw Features & Usage Video Demo
A few people have been asking questions about the Porter Cable 12V Max ClampSaw that we recently reviewed, so we threw together this quick features overview and usage video. Enjoy!
What Brands Should We Discuss or Review More in the Future?
Please help us out by answering this question – what brands do you think we should discuss or review more often in the future?
Rockwell JawStand Slow Clamp Adjustment Knob Workaround
Over at Toolsnob yesterday, Doug posted a review of the Rockwell JawStand. In the review, he pointed out that the clamping mechanism is slow to adjust, and that closing it from 1-1/2″ to 3/4″ requires nearly 20 turns of the adjustment knob. This slowness is actually something that we discovered as well, but neglected to […]
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