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News

Lowe’s is Testing AR Tech in Interesting Ways

Apr 12, 2023 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s another project Lowe’s is working on.

Accessories

Select Milwaukee Packout Now Available in Black!

Apr 11, 2023 Stuart 38 Comments

The Milwaukee Packout Tumbler is now available in black.

New Tools

Lowe’s has a New Kobalt 4-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet

Apr 11, 2023 Stuart 12 Comments

It looks like Kobalt has reentered the steel tool storage space.

Batteries

New Dewalt Lanyard-Ready Bluetooth Battery

Apr 10, 2023 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt has 5Ah battery with added features.

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

New Ryobi 18V Cordless Oscillating Garden Hoe

Apr 10, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

Ryobi has a new cordless garden hoe for weeding and cultivating.

Hammers & Mallets

Is Your Lowe’s Store Changing their Hammers Selection?

Apr 7, 2023 Stuart 22 Comments

A reader’s concern prompted us to check out the hammers at Lowe’s.

Made in USA

Are Channellock Pliers Still Worth Buying?

Apr 6, 2023 Stuart 93 Comments

What’s your stance on Channellock tongue and groove style pliers?

New Tools

New Dewalt Submersible Water Pump

Apr 6, 2023 Stuart 23 Comments

Here are some new submersible water pump options.

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Home Depot is Now Selling Makita XGT Cordless Tools in Stores

Apr 5, 2023 Stuart 14 Comments

I spotted Makita XGT cordless outdoor tools at a local Home Depot for the first time.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milspin Rhino EDC Pry Bar Tool

Apr 5, 2023 Stuart 59 Comments

This is a simple USA-made one-piece mini prying tool.

Hammers & Mallets

Irwin has a New Demolition Hammer

Apr 4, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

Irwin has a new 24oz demo-style framing hammer.

Tool Reviews

Festool Makes a Superb Drilling Dust Collection Accessory

Apr 3, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

I highly recommend Festool’s drilling vacuum accessory.

Made in USA

Plano Stow N Go Portable Organizers

Apr 3, 2023 Stuart 29 Comments

Plano tool boxes are multi-organizer racks with a top compartment for larger items.

Chargers

My Favorite USB-C Charger for Most Devices

Mar 31, 2023 Stuart 50 Comments

I really like this 2-port USB-C charger.

Cordless

Why I Bought a Makita XGT Cordless Vacuum

Mar 31, 2023 Stuart 43 Comments

I ordered a Makita XGT cordless dust extractor vacuum – here’s why and what happened.

Made in USA

Wright Tool is Improving USA-Made Sockets by Cutting Corners

Mar 30, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

Wright Tool is updating their sockets with an improved drive-end.

New Tools

New IsoTunes Air Defender Hearing Protector with Radio

Mar 29, 2023 Stuart 24 Comments

IsoTunes’ latest hearing protector has an AM/FM radio.

Storage & Organization

Klein Modular Tool Boxes are Coming to Lowe’s

Mar 29, 2023 Stuart 54 Comments

Here’s a closer first-look at the new Klein Tools ModBox storage system.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Brushless Angle Grinder

Mar 28, 2023 Stuart 24 Comments

Milwaukee has a new M18 brushless angle grinder.

Hand Tools

Ryobi Let a Secret out of the Tool Bag

Mar 27, 2023 Stuart 41 Comments

Since when does Ryobi make pliers and adjustable wrenches?

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