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Editorial

Lowe’s Excellent Customer Service and “Lower Price” Kobalt Tools BS

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

What I love about Lowes: above and beyond customer service. What grinds my gears: potentially deceptive Kobalt tool pricing.

Editorial

There Are Times When “Spend More, Get More” Isn’t True

Oct 16, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

Have you ever spent more on something only to receive a lesser product?

Editorial

Do You Use a Smartphone or Tablet for Your Projects or Work?

Oct 7, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Do you use modern mobile technology as part of your tool-related work or hobbies?

Hormel Halloween Pepperoni for Trick or Treat

Editorial

Trick or Treat? Here’s Some Meat…

Sep 23, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Do you think it’s weird to give out meat snacks on Halloween?

Dewalt DC725KA 18V Cordless Hammer Drill Driver

Cordless

Is Dewalt Phasing Out 18V Tools and Batteries?

Sep 19, 2013 Stuart 68 Comments

Is Dewalt phasing out their 18V cordless tools and batteries? I really don’t think so.

Irwin Tradesman Day 2013

Editorial

Irwin National Tradesmen Day

Sep 9, 2013 Stuart 28 Comments

It’s that time of year again – Irwin’s National Tradesmen Day is coming up later this month.

Dewalt Fixed Handle Utility Knives 2-Pack

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Utility Knife Preference – Retractable vs. Folding?

Sep 6, 2013 Stuart 28 Comments

Which do you prefer more, retractable or folding utility knives?

Beta SuperTank C28 Tool Trolley

Editorial

Beta Tools are Coming Back to the USA

Aug 29, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Beta tools are coming back to the USA, and you can expect to see plenty of reviews here in the near future!

UPS Store 3D Printer Stratasys

Editorial

3D Printing Now Available at Select UPS Store Locations

Aug 26, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

The UPS Store is offering 3D printing and design consultation services at two locations in San Diego and Washington D.C.

Editorial

Tool “Brand Awareness”

Aug 19, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

A short discussion about “brand awareness,” and why tool brands and retailers do what they do especially around Christmas and Father’s Day.

Cordless

Predictions: Dewalt 20V Brushless Premium Drill or Hammer Drill – Yes, No, Maybe?

Aug 9, 2013 Stuart 38 Comments

Readers often email in asking whether I think Dewalt will soon come out with a brushless version of their heavy duty premium drill and hammer drill. Here are some thoughts on the matter.

Editorial

How to Be Safe Working in Extreme Heat

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are ways to protect yourself in extreme heat, and signs to recognize that you or a coworker might be in trouble.

Craftsman Griplatch Ball Bearing Chest Parts Diagram

Editorial

So I Contacted Craftsman About a Damaged Ball Bearing Drawer Slide…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Who knew that seeking out a replacement drawer slide would cause such frustration. But to be fair, I was at least partly to blame for an incorrect approach.

Editorial

Aggravating “Online Marketing” Baloney

Jul 8, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a bit of venting about frustrating behind-the-scenes email exchanges, such as fake guest post requests, and product compensation offers.

Starrett Tap Wrench 91B

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

Craftsman Made to Make

Editorial

So I Met With Craftsman Product Managers Today…

Jun 26, 2013 Stuart 35 Comments

I spent a couple of hours chatting with Craftsman product managers and previewing upcoming tools. It was quite an interesting experience!

Thermal Image of Spectre

Editorial

Thermal Image of a Ghost!! (A Brief Primer on Infrared Reflections)

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

What the heck did the thermal imager capture – is that a ghost?

Editorial

3D Printer Capabilities, and How the Media Blurs Reality with Science Fiction Fantasy

Jun 3, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Yes, 3D printers are amazing, but they’re also overhyped by the media and misinformed “experts.”

New Craftsman Professional Wrench Set

Editorial

Thoughts About Craftsman’s Mechanics Tools

May 28, 2013 Stuart 41 Comments

I don’t quite get what’s happening to Craftsman’s mechanics tool line, but here are some notes and thoughts about what I’ve observed.

Editorial

Coming Soon: A Brief Look at Upcoming New Power Tools

May 23, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

This is just a brief teaser about some of the new tools heading to market in the next couple of months.

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