Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy from “Black/Cyber/Holiday 2018” Deals?

Nov 29, 2018 Stuart 69 Comments

So, what tools did you buy this month?

Cordless

The Best Cordless Power Tool Brand for DIYers? 2019 Edition

Nov 17, 2018 Stuart 79 Comments

Here’s a quick discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the top 5 cordless power tool brands for DIYers.

Cordless

Reader Question: Advice on Buying a New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Battery?

Nov 15, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

What do you buy when you need a new cordless power tool battery?

Editorial

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Cordless Power Tool Promo Bundle Now, or Wait? (Plus Some General Advice)

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

A lot of readers have been asking for cordless combo kit deal-buying advice. Here, I try to answer an easy one, with generalized advice mixed in.

Editorial

What Hand Cleaners and Accessories Do You Use?

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

How do you wash your hands after tool-related activities?

Editorial

My Recent Experiences with OLFA Snap Blade Utility Knives

Nov 2, 2018 Stuart 57 Comments

I can now see why so many people LOVE their OLFA Snap Blade utility knives.

Editorial

Spring Action Pliers, Cutters, and Wire Strippers – Yay or Nay?

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 64 Comments

Spring-action pliers, cutters, and strippers – do you love ’em or hate ’em?

Editorial

Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Let’s talk about ball end hex keys.

Editorial

5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 89 Comments

Here are some of the tools I can’t wait to get my mitts on.

Cordless

Why Bosch’s 12V Brushless Drill and Driver are PERFECT

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max brushless drill gave me another reason to like it.

Editorial

If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Sometimes recessed magnets can pop out of place during manufacturing.

Cordless

Milwaukee RedLithium USB 4V Max Cordless Screwdriver?

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Will we see a Milwaukee RedLithium USB cordless screwdriver? Maybe, but there are obstacles.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 111 Comments

If you had to build the perfect tool kit right now, which brands or tools would it feature?

Editorial

Why Experiences with Online Retailers Fuel My Excitement about Walmart’s Pro Tools Potential

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

I get a little excited about tools and changes in the retail market. Here’s why.

Editorial

Walmart Launches New Pro Tools Store

Oct 15, 2018 Stuart 72 Comments

Walmart’s Pro Tools store is now live – here’s what to know, and some deals to kick things off with.

Cordless

What’s Most Important to You when Choosing Cordless Power Tools?

Oct 9, 2018 Stuart 65 Comments

What’s most important to you when choosing cordless power tools? Cost? Power? Size? Something else?

Editorial

Why I’m Skeptical of “Pay to Enter” Product Awards

Oct 6, 2018 Stuart 49 Comments

I’m not a fan of paid-entry product awards programs, here’s why.

Editorial

Walmart to Launch a PRO TOOLS Experience – What do You Want to See?

Oct 3, 2018 Stuart 93 Comments

Walmart will soon be launching a new Pro Tools shopping experience. What are your hopes and wants?

Editorial

Norske Tools, a New Power Tools Accessory Brand?

Oct 3, 2018 Stuart 44 Comments

Let’s see what we can learn about Norske Tools, a new power tool accessory brand.

Editorial

I Bought a Gorilla Carts Utility Cart, but 2 of 2 had Busted Wheels

Sep 28, 2018 Stuart 53 Comments

I tried to buy a Gorilla Cart, but the original item and its replacement came with busted wheels. Bummer.

Daniel L on Veto Pro Pac SOLD to Private Investment-Owned Malco Tools: “Whelp. Gonna have to make my current bags last.”
MFC on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “There’s an M12 backpack vac? Or do you mean the little rectangle shopvacs? I see those all of the time.…”
MFC on New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings it All: “Right, which has me wondering who bought the first ones? Were they impulse buys?”
fred on Best Prime Day Tool Deals 2025: Hand-Picked Bargains: “I too have wondered. We used MilSpec crimpers from Daniels – but see lots of JRready supposed equivalents selling for…”
TomD on Arrow, the Stapler Company, Launched New Hand Tools on Amazon: “Milwaukee at least (as far as I know) went ahead and designed their own hand tools, and made their own…”
Stuart on Affordable Prime Day Deal on the Leatherman Free T2 Knife Multi-Tool: “I have a Leatherman H503 that I purchased back in 2008 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ESJKA4?tag=toolguyd-20 for pics), and it remains one of the…”