Editorial

I’m Not Sure Why, But I am Interested in Knives

Dec 29, 2017 Stuart 62 Comments

Somehow I took up an interest in knives, and I think I’ve even become a collector.

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 24, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Editorial

Husky Tool Storage Combo and Workbench are Headed Back Today, and I am Totally Bummed Out

Dec 22, 2017 Stuart 34 Comments

I’m parting with Husky tool storage products today, and am a little bummed out about it.

Clamps

Home Depot is NOT Dropping Bessey Clamps! But…

Dec 20, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

It looks like Bessey clamps aren’t leaving Home Depot, and I hope it stays that way.

Editorial

Surefire Cyber Monday Flashlight Deal Fiasco

Dec 19, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Surefire’s Cyber Monday deal “mistake” has lots of customers seeing them in dimmer light.

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.

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?

Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy During Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017 Sales?

Nov 28, 2017 Stuart 68 Comments

So what did you buy these last few days? Which Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals did you take part in?

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Editorial

Reader Question: Which Power Tool Brands are Better?

Nov 17, 2017 Stuart 78 Comments

Let’s talk about power tool brands, with more focus on corded and benchtop tools than cordless.

Editorial

Misc Updates: Link Color, Holiday Reminder Links, Affiliates Updates

Nov 13, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

There are a couple of backend updates to talk about, mainly concerning different kinds of links.

Editorial

I Don’t Like “Syndicated” and Aggregated User Reviews

Nov 1, 2017 Stuart 50 Comments

How does a newly launched seasonal product have 100 5-star reviews on the day it’s on sale as a “special buy deal of the day?”

Editorial

Maybe I Overreacted with My Comment Call-Out, but Here’s Why

Oct 25, 2017 Stuart 59 Comments

Comment moderation, fun stuff.

Cordless

Hitachi Drops the Price of High Capacity Battery Packs – Will Other Brands Follow?

Oct 17, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Hitachi’s 18V 3.0Ah compact battery pack is priced at an incredibly low dollar-per-amp-hour ratio. Is this something we might see from other brands?

Editorial

The Fall of Sears and Craftsman

Oct 15, 2017 Stuart 111 Comments

I have tried to hold onto hope, but Sears has fallen so far, I don’t think I will ever shop there again.

Editorial

I Never Took a Shop or Woodworking Class, But…

Oct 13, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Come to think of it, while I didn’t learn woodworking or shop in school, there were some fond experiences.

Editorial

When Did You Learn How to Use a Tape Measure?

Oct 12, 2017 Stuart 67 Comments

When did you learn how to use a tape measure? Where? School, home, or work?

Editorial

A Few Things I Learned About Myself and DIY Electrical Work

Oct 12, 2017 Stuart 46 Comments

There are a few things I realized about myself, or was at least reminded of.

Editorial

From Outlet and Light Switch Replacement to Box Sizing Questions and More

Oct 11, 2017 Stuart 53 Comments

All I wanted to do was replace some outlets and a light switch, but then came the questions.

Editorial

How Stanley Black & Decker Targets Their Tool Brands in 2017, and Other Insider Info

Oct 6, 2017 Stuart 57 Comments

Every so often, Stanley Black & Decker shares a glimpse at what they’re thinking, what they know, and what their plans are.

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