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Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

What’s the Difference Between a Heavier Hammer and a Lighter One?

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Unfortunately, hammers are a type of tools where generalizations readily fall apart.

Lee Valley Website July 2020

News

Reader Question: Is Everything Okay at Lee Valley?

Jul 2, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Like other retailers, I’m sure that Lee Valley is just swamped right now.

ToolGuyd Favorite EDC Multi-Bit Screwdrivers

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

The Best EDC Screwdriver with Bit Storage?

May 4, 2020 Stuart 122 Comments

Let’s talk about pocketable screwdrivers for everyday use and carry.

Craftsman Homeowner Hand Tool Set

Cordless

Reader Question: Are Craftsman Tools a Good Buy for DIYers?

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

How do you feel about Craftsman tools right now?

Dewalt 20V Max DCD998W1 Power Detect Cordless Hammer Drill Kit

Cordless

Is Dewalt’s New Best Cordless Hammer Drill a Worthy Upgrade?

Mar 13, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Is Dewalt’s new best-of-the-best hammer drill a worthy upgrade?

ColorConnex air line connectors

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Which Quick-Connect Fittings to Use With a Craftsman Air Compressor?

Mar 2, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s how to figure out what you need to connect a hose to an air compressor.

New Jet Sliding Miter Saws October 2019

Reader Question

Reader Question: Comparison or Reviews of the New Jet Miter Saw?

Feb 25, 2020 Stuart 36 Comments

Have you used Jet’s new miter saw?

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deal Scam

Editorial

Reminder: Super Low-Priced Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals Might be a Scam

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Beware the increasing frequency of scammy too-good-to-be-true websites.

Cordless

Reader Question: New Ridgid 12V Cordless Power Tools in 2020?

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see new Ridgid 12V Max cordless power tools anytime soon?

Gladiator Adjustable Height Workbench 4-Foot Bamboo

Reader Question

Reader Question: Gladiator Workbench Quality Concerns

Jan 27, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

A reader wrote in with hesitations about Gladiator’s current adjustable-height workbench offerings.

Milwaukee 2729S-22 M18 Fuel Dual-Trigger Cordless Band Saw

Cordless

What’s the Point of a Dual-Trigger Cordless Band Saw?

Jan 21, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Let’s talk about dual-trigger cordless band saws.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Right Angle Die Grinder

Cordless

What Happens to Milwaukee’s M12 Cordless Power Tool Lineup as 18V Tools get Smaller?

Jan 10, 2020 Stuart 51 Comments

With 18V-class cordless power tools getting smaller, does this this mean anything for Milwaukee’s M12 platform? Not really.

Craftsman CMXEMAX69434501 10 inch Sliding Miter Saw

Reader Question

Reader Question: Is the New Craftsman 10″ Sliding Miter Saw Any Good?

Nov 25, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader asked for our input about Craftsman’s new Black Friday 2019 miter saw deal.

Wink Relay Product Shot

Accessories

Reader Question: Recommendations for Home Automation System?

Nov 20, 2019 Benjamen 43 Comments

Please tell us if you use a Home Automation system you can recommend!

Home Depot Innovation Award 2019 Milwaukee Packout Tool Box

Reader Question

Will the Milwaukee Packout Tool Box Deal at Home Depot Get Better for Black Friday 2019?

Nov 16, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

If you’ve been meaning to buy into Milwaukee’s Packout tool box system, should you buy the promo stack NOW, or wait to see if the deal gets better?

Vega Phillips Screwdriver Bit

Power Tool Accessories

Have You Used Vega Impactech Screwdriver Bits Before?

Nov 14, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Have you ever tried Vega screwdriver bits before, or these unusual-looking impact bits?

Bosch Screwdriver Bits on Clearance at Lowes October 2019

News

Lowe’s is Clearing Out Bosch Screwdriver Bits at Some (All??) Stores

Oct 22, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Has your Lowe’s store also clearanced out Bosch screwdriver bits?

Dewalt DCB240 20V Max Compact 4Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery

Cordless

Why Dewalt Probably Won’t Make a USB-Chargeable Cordless Power Tool Battery

Oct 16, 2019 Stuart 60 Comments

Let’s talk about the potential for charging Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool batteries via USB.

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors

Electrical Tools

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

What’s your take on “waterproof solder heat shrink wire connectors”?

Milwaukee M18 Shears 2636

Cordless

There’s a Simple Reason Why Retailers are Sold out of Certain Milwaukee M18 Cordless Shears

Aug 28, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

A reader is having difficulty finding Milwaukee M18 14-gauge shears and asked us to investigate.

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