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Dewalt DCL500 12 Volt Max Lithium Ion Cordless Work Light Showing Magnet and Belt Clip

Cordless

Dewalt’s New 12V Max Lithium Ion LED Work Light

Aug 31, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Dewalt is releasing a new LED work light (DCL510) as part of their upcoming 12V MAX compact cordless tool product family. Its single LED (I believe it’s a CREE) outputs 130 lumens of light, and the entire head rotates 360° and pivots 180° (give or take). The work light is also magnetic and featutes a kick […]

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A Note to Retailers & Sales Representatives

Aug 31, 2010 Stuart Discuss

A few recurring issues have led us to issue this open note to retailers and sales representatives.

Porter Cable QuickJig Pocket Hole Joinery System

Accessories

Porter Cable’s QUIKJIG for Fast & Easy Pocket Hole Joinery

Aug 30, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

Porter Cable’s new QUIKJIG TM system (model 560) is designed to make pocket hole joinery quicker and easier than ever. The QUIKJIG is a heavy-duty bench-top tool that includes a slew of revolutionary features, including an auto-adjusting depth and thickness gauge.

Porter Cable Router 450 and 450PK

New Tools

Porter Cable Also Set to Release Compact Router Kits

Aug 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

The other day we introduced Dewalt’s new compact router kits. This morning I had a good question – what about Porter Cable? Dewalt and Porter Cable are sister companies, with Porter Cable being well known for their dedicated woodworking tools Scouring their recent press release archive, I noticed that Porter Cable was in fact releasing fixed and plunge base compact […]

Rockler Bench Cookies Plus With Risers

Accessories

Rockler Bakes Up New Styles of Bench Cookies

Aug 28, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

As a follow-up to their immensely popular Bench Cookie Work Grippers, Rockler introduced a new Plus edition, and a more stylish home edition. If you have signed up for Rockler’s free catalog, you may have already seen these new Bench Cookies on the front page of this month’s catalog. Bench Cookie Plus Work Grippers and Optional […]

Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet Unpacked

Storage & Organization

Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet Assembly Log

Aug 27, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

As I mentioned the other day, I recently assembled a Western Dovetail mobile tool cabinet that I had won in a contest. Most of the photos taken during the build process was during the “before” and “after” stages, but they should still be able to give you a good picture of how everything fit together. […]

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Craftsman Experience Store Intro

News

First Craftsman Experience Store Opens in Chicago

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

The first ever Craftsman Experience store opened this evening in Chicago. Designed to be a DIY and enthusiast haven, the Craftsman Experience will feature Craftsman tools as far as the eye can see, with most if not all tools available for hands-on demos. There will be a workshop and space for projects, how-to clinics, demonstrations, restorations, […]

Dewalt Routers DWP611 and DWP611PK

New Tools

Dewalt Launches New Compact Router

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Dewalt just announced the launch of a new compact router designed to combine power, ease of use and ergonomics to provide high visibility, control, and performance. These new routers are said to merge the ergonomic features and size of trim routers with the power of full-size routers to deliver both performance and jobsite versatility.

Starrett Electronic Catalog 32

Hand Tools

Starrett’s New Full Line Catalog

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Starrett sent us a heads-up a little while back introducing their new full line catalog (#32). The new 550+ page catalog features more than 5,000 Starrett products including precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, saw blades, granite surface plates and tools.

Oak Wood Texture

DIY & Home

Tips on Choosing Wood for a DIY Bit Holder

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

In response to our post about Jeff’s new DIY red oak hex bit holder, Scott emailed in a few tips about which types of wood are best for similar steel-bit holder projects.

Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench

Awesome & Cool

Red Toolbox T010-F Workbench

Aug 25, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Red Toolbox’s T010-F workbench is a fold-away tool center meant for use by children, and yet it incorporates many well though out features that I can see being very handy for adult use. It has a 24″ x 17.5″ work surface, built-in tool storage, an integrated vise, and what appears to be a somewhat sturdy steel […]

Power Tool Accessories

Milwaukee Router Bit Blowout Sale – $5 Each

Aug 24, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

Over at Amazon, there is an insane router bit sale going on. Milwaukee-branded bits, both 1/4″ and 1/2″ shanked, are selling for just $5 each. A handful of select styles are $10 each. These router bits are made for Milwaukee in Italy by Freud. Orders of $25 and up are eligible for free super saver […]

Bausch & Lomb 4x Watchmaker's Loupe

Precision Tools

Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker’s Loupe

Aug 24, 2010 Stuart Discuss

When working on some small parts the other day, I pulled out my trusty Bausch & Lomb watchmaker’s loupe. With a 4x magnification, this loupe provides an ample field of view and depth of focus. For greater magnification needs, I head on over to a 10-40x opical inspection microscope, although I’m considering a digital USB microscope for future […]

Stanley MaxSteel Adjustable Wrench

Hand Tools

Your Go-To Adjustable Wrench?

Aug 24, 2010 Stuart 11 Comments

We have been having a bit of discussion lately as to what constitutes a “normal” adjustable wrench. In my mind, a normal wrench may not necessarily be a good one. You know the kind, those 3-for-$15 sets you find at the bargain bin at the local home improvement store during peak winter holiday and Father’s Day […]

Made in USA

It’s Official – Ideal Industries Purchases SK Hand Tools!

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

Official word just came out that Ideal Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools. The headline of the press release is also very reassuring: Ideal expands its commitment to its Made in America mission by keeping manufacuring of iconic tool brand in the United States. This may […]

Awesome & Cool

Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet First Impressions

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

A few months ago, I won a mobile tool cabinet from a Western Dovetail Drawers on Wheels contest. I opted to receive the ready-to-assemble kit rather than the pre-assembled version, and recently put the entire thing together. A full review is in the works, but I’m too excited to wait until then to share a […]

Cordless

Makita Cordless Drill/Driver & Impact for $125 Today Only

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

  Over at Amazon, their “deal of the day” is Makita’s compact cordless tool combo kit. This kit includes a 10.8V 1/4″ hex driver and an impact driver, for $125 (normally $160 and up). The combo also includes a charger (of course), 2 batteries, and hard shell storage case. The drill/driver features 2-speed settings (0-350, 0-1300 rpm), […]

Cordless

Rockwell Cordless Sonicrafter Multi-Tool Hits Stores

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

We’ve received a few emails over the past few months asking about where to buy the new cordless Rockwell Sonicrafter oscillating multi-tool (RK2514K2). The cordless tool kit is now available via Woodcraft and Amazon, for $170. This cordless Sonicrafter is Rockwell’s first foray into the compact 12-volt lithium ion power tool market, but other tools such as […]

Editorial

What a Relief – Estwing to Keep Production in the USA!

Aug 20, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

Recently I heard accounts that made-in-Taiwan Estwing tools have been hitting the shelves at Home Depot. Worried that this indicated a shift in Estwing’s core USA-manufacturing ideals, I contacted them about this. Their response was very relieving:

Porter Cable Lithium Ion 12 Volt Drill Impact Driver

Cordless

Porter Cable Unveils New 12V Compact Cordless Power Tools

Aug 20, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Porter Cable just announced a new lineup of compact 12V Max lithium ion cordless power tools. Hot on the heels of Dewalt’s own unveilings, the new line of tools are intended to offer durability and great performance in compact and lightweight packages. The tools are designed for contractors, trade professionals, woodworkers, and hobbyists.

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