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Misc. Tool News, Late October 2015 Edition

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 44 Comments

This post has it all – tool deals, price drops, new tool preorder alerts, and a USA-made mini bit ratchet pre-review. Also, 2 questions: Do you like posts like this? What will you be buying soon?

New Tools

Kobalt Flip-Jaw “Traditional Pliers” Set

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

This new Kobalt pliers set comes with flip jaw pliers that pack 4 pliers and cutter heads into 2 tools.

New Tools

New Honda VersAttach System of Modular Outdoor Power Tools

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Honda VersAttach is a new modular handheld outdoor power tool system that offers 2 gas engine powerhead options and 6 different tool attachments.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Extreme Grip Ball Hex Key Sets with Diamond-Coated Tips

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

This is different: diamond coated ball end hex key sets from Craftsman.

Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

New Tools

Milwaukee 2267-20 IR Thermometer Review

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Find out what’s hot and what’s cold about Milwaukee’s latest compact IR thermometer.

Flashlights & Worklights

Coast FL60 LED Headlamp Review: Day 1

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

We took Coast’s new FL60 wide beam LED headlamp for a quick spin, and so far so good!

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Angle Grinder with “Auto Mode Option”

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Hitachi’s new 18V cordless brushless angle grinder looks good all around, but has an especially interesting feature – an auto mode option that slows the tool down when it’s not actively being used and under load.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-October 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s a bunch of short topics all strung together: a Bosch drill price drop, Metabo 5-min WOW factor, new Milwaukee M18 LED lights are nearing release, we want to hear your review requests, and a Fein 18V drill/driver kit deal is still ongoing (for now).

Cordless

New Milwaukee Jobsite Radio Offers Some Nice Updates

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Milwaukee is updating their M18 jobsite radio, and I have to say – the new model looks way better than the previous one, and it sports some great new features too.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Bluetooth Radio Looks Awesome

Oct 12, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a new Bluetooth jobsite radio with some nice modern-day features.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Gearwrench Comes out with New Impact Socket Sets and Air Impact Wrenches

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with new impact socket sets and also a trio of new air impact wrenches.

Cordless

Deal: Ridgid Gen5X Impact Driver Kit for $99

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

Rudgid’s newish 18V Gen5X impact driver is now available as part of a new $99 kit with 2Ah battery.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Black & Decker 20V Max Cordless Glue Gun

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Black & Decker is soon coming out with a new 20V Max cordless glue gun!

Cordless

Coming Soon: Ridgid 18V Brushless Impact Driver, Hammer Drill, 5Ah Battery

Oct 6, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to new about the first-ever Ridgid 18V brushless drill, impact driver, and higher capacity 5Ah battery pack.

New Tools

Genesis TrakRunner Mini Plunge Cutting Circular Saw

Oct 6, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

The Genesis TrakRunner is a mini circular saw that comes with a miter and cross-cutting guide.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Crescent Quick Convert T-Handle Nut Drivers

Oct 6, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

These new Crescent Quick Convert nut drivers switch from being regular screwdriver-handled nut drivers, to T-handle drivers.

Cordless

Stanley Satellite LED Worklight

Oct 5, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

The Stanley Satellite is a new multi-head rechargeable LED worklight.

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