Editorial

One Lucky Person Can Save Almost $4 on Pre-Owned Tool Grease at Amazon

Sep 16, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Would you buy a “renewed” tub of tool grease?

Editorial

Fall 2019 Observations About Amazon and Lowe’s Craftsman Tool Advertising

Sep 10, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Amazon has started carrying a wider selection of Craftsman tools, and they’re keen to remind me of this via web ads.

Editorial

Knipex Pliers and Hand Tools – “SBA” Means Retail Packaging

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

The “SBA” in Knipex model numbers (at least in my experience so far) indicates retail packaging.

Editorial

Field Trip: My Recent Visits to Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Harbor Freight (9/9/2019)

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 66 Comments

Here’s how my recent visits to Home Depot, Lowes, and Harbor Freight went.

Editorial

Bosch Added a “Certified Online Partner” Notice to Cordless Power Tool Listings on Amazon

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch has added a new “Certified Online Partner” notice to many of their product listings on Amazon.

Cordless

This is the Dewalt Cordless Drill the Lowe’s Exec’s “Small Hands” Comment was all About

Aug 30, 2019 Stuart 56 Comments

Let’s skip around the Lowe’s corporate video comment controversy and talk about the Dewalt drill in the middle of it.

Editorial

Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Batteries are Heavily Featured on Amazon Product Pages

Aug 27, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Does anyone else find it strange how many sponsored pushes there are for off-brand cordless power tool batteries?

Editorial

5 Things I Loved About my Ridgid Random Orbit Sander

Aug 26, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are some parting words of appreciation for my fantastic Ridgid 5″ random orbit sander.

Editorial

Why Hard Plastic Screwdriver Handles Smell Like Vomit

Aug 23, 2019 Stuart 44 Comments

Ah (or eww), the breakdown of acetate screwdriver handles.

Editorial

How Big is Makita’s Cordless Power Tools and Accessories Business in North America?

Aug 22, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Let’s take a quick peek at Makita’s 2018 sales revenue.

Cordless

Dewalt 40V Max Cordless Outdoor Power Tool System has Been Discontinued

Aug 21, 2019 Stuart 100 Comments

Dewalt has discontinued all of their 40V Max cordless outdoor power tools.

Cordless

Milwaukee Cordless Heated Jackets and Workwear 2019-2020 Shopping Season has Officially Begun

Aug 19, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

Retailers and Milwaukee Tool have kicked off the 2019-20 heated jacket and workwear shopping season.

Cordless

Is Craftsman Phasing Out V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Already?

Aug 19, 2019 Stuart 79 Comments

Lowes has been clearancing out Craftsman V60 cordless outdoor power tools. What does this mean?

Editorial

My Crescent Adjustable Wrench is Better Than I Remember

Aug 15, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I uncovered an older Crescent adjustable wrench, and it performed better than I had expected or remembered.

Editorial

Will We Ever Have to Stop Buying Replacement Fasteners?

Aug 7, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

I’m off on a replacement part supply run, which seems to be an inescapable part of reality.

Editorial

A Pleasant Home Depot Supply Run (August 2019)

Aug 6, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

I just got back from Home Depot, and it was an especially pleasant experience.

Editorial

Your Favorite Tape Measure?

Aug 6, 2019 Stuart 62 Comments

Tell us about your tape measure likes and dislikes!

Editorial

The Best Heavy Duty Steel Cabinet Parts Organizer for Under $100

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

I absolutely love Akro-Mils’ steel-frame parts storage cabinet.

Editorial

Who Else Loves Scott Blue Shop Towels?

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t believe we’ve never posted about Scott disposable blue shop towels before!

Editorial

Amusing Amazon Algorithm Glitch: “Expert Assembly” Services for a Small Plastic Parts Cabinet

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

After adding a small plastic parts organizer to my cart, Amazon asked if I wanted “professional assembly” services.

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