We are looking to give away the following used, tested, and reviewed tools:
Black & Decker 20V Platinum Drill/Driver Kit
Kobalt Hypercoil LED Worklight
Kobalt Triple Cut Utility Cutters
Kobalt Magnum Grip Locking Pliers
Husky Reversa Adjustable Wrench (large only, as the small one is MIA)
These tools are all in like-new condition, but lack packaging and in some cases instructions, so we’re giving them away as-is.
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They will be provided as part of a single giveaway gift package.
Some of these tools we like, some of them we hate, but what they all have in common is that we probably won’t use or test them further. Rather than leave them to collect dust, we wanted to offer them to readers.
How to Enter: Leave a comment at the end of this post to express your interest in the giveaway gift package. Then, leave comments – genuine and thoughtful ones – in response to at least (4) other posts (excluding other giveaway posts) before the close of the entry period. The comments can be left all at once or spread over time.
To win, you must have commented at least 4 times, not counting giveaway posts, before the close of the entry period. Past comments DO count.
There will be one winner who will be selected at random. I italicized winner because we really mean gift recipient. Since these tools are not brand new, I feel better calling them gifts and not giveaway prizes.
You must reside in the continental USA to be eligible to receive the gift package.
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There will be (1) gift package.
Entry period ends 12/31/13 (11:59pm ET).
The Kobalt and Husky tools were purchased, the Black & Decker drill kit was supplied by Black & Decker.
ChrisK
Merry Christmas everybody! Hohoho Kobalt tools for my sled and a Husky for my Reindeer!
Nick
Stuart, thanks for the opportunity. I recently purchased some irwin vise grip pliers to round out my always-on-my-truck toolkit, and broke them on the first day when trying to remove a bathtub drain on a job. Needless to say, I’m in need of some higher-quality locking pliers and I sure hope these Kobalt ones would work! I support and enjoy your website with great enthusiasm — as a remodeling contractor, I am simply always looking for good equipment to make my job easier… and in reality, so I can focus on the fun of building as a craft. Happy holidays.
Stuart
You should know that I did not have good luck with those Kobalt locking pliers. But, maybe they’ll work better for your needs.
Happy Holidays to you too!
joe
“I recently purchased some irwin vise grip pliers to round out my always-on-my-truck toolkit, and broke them on the first day when trying to remove a bathtub drain on a job.”
As a person who has removed many bathtub drains, I can’t imagine how you broke them (the bath tub drain fragile and old metal would crack first). Also, I can’t imagine why you would use vise grips to remove delicate metal (mixture of copper and galvanized metals I believe..i.e. That fight oxidation).
John S
This is a great idea Stuart! Thanks for your generosity! I know a couple of those items you sure don’t mind getting rid of 😛 but it would be interesting to see if there is anything redeeming in those triple cut utility cutters, haha 🙂
Stuart
I have a lot more giveaways planned. If there’s something in particular you have your eye on, let me know. (No guarantees!)
The fact of that matter is that I have been buying too many tools and too many reviewed tools are in storage. Although I often joke that there’s no such thing as too many tools, my toolbox has reached critical mass.
When I do a complete audit in a few months, some of my well-cared-for and duplicate personal tools will go up for sale. Until then, I plan to give away as many tools as I can, as gifts to readers as with this bundle.
Ricky B
Hey, who cares how used they are? Tools are meant to be used and show character! I have been wanting a new drill/ driver for quite a while now. I have a hard time making a decision on things. It’s easier (for me) when someone else makes the decision. Currently, I have many projects going on at my house. Better tools would likely help me get them done faster. Just because I’d be able to play with some new toys. 🙂
Bill Strobel
Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for the contest.
walt g
I don’t want any of that stuff with my luck I’ll win this
Jerry
I started reading ToolGuyd some time back, for the honest reviews you had, as well as your previews of new tools, and deals you posted. I liked your reviews because they were a good balance of being thorough enough without being too lengthy. The tool giveaways that seem to be getting more frequent, are just the icing on the cake. I can think of several occasions where a TG review helped me decide what to get, and so far your advice has been very helpful. As a thank you, when I purchase a tool you have eviewed, or are even comparison shop and want more info, I use the links from here whenever I can.
MarkT
What a great idea for a giveaway! I could really use these tools. Thanks!
But its me!
Count me in too, please. I enjoy your reviews and deal news!
Dave L
Whoever wins will be grateful to save a few bucks that can go for presents and/or bills instead. Thanks, Stuart!
Jim Felt
Merry Holidaze!
Love your site/blog. Gear head at heart that I am.
No need for the giveaway tools but I thought to just express my appreciation for your cross value/price point tool reviews.
It’s all a blast.
Carry on. And all.
Jason Smith
I would love to add these too my tool collection. Not only that I’d like to test out these new tools.
Yadda
Happy holidays Stuart! Count me in. The B&D set would be a great addition to my set.
RICHARD DECKERT
AT AGE 72, I NEED MORE EASILY USEABLE TOOLS TO FIX THE MANY NEEDS IN MY UNIVERSE. MANY NEW TOOLS ARE INNOVATIVE AN ACCOMPLISH THE DESIRED RESULT VERY QUICKLY AND CAPABLY. YOU ARE OFFERING TOOLS AT MY FAVORITE FEE–FREE. PLUS, YOU SHOW OFF THEIR ASSETS. MERRY CHRISTmas to all, and to all GOOD TOOLS!
Thomas
These are all very useful tools in the HVAC industry. It would be nice to add to my collection. Different jobs call for different tools and it’s good to have variety.
Brian
I love tools and playing around with them. Would love anything you are willing to share.
Tom
I’m interested in this package, especially the wrenches. Those would be nice to have in my garage. The drill would go to my neighbor, her current drill is a rickety old mess and she only needs it for light duty things.
joe
I would be interested in the magnum grip pliers.
I own a pair of sears robogrip pliers…they are my “trusties”…so to speak. Where some people don’t like them, I found a way to like them, and not just in the sentimental way, but in the productive way.
Here I share a picture of what I have done to my small robogrip pliers…(i have them ever since they came out)
http://i.imgur.com/LEs9t8A.jpg
In the picture;
1- I dremel front teeth…this I did it because I was working painting office bathrooms. The office bathrooms screws here are made to screw in but not screw out for security reasons. In order to paint the panels, I needed to take out some screws…this did the job easy…after I dremeled front teeth.
2- The plier normaly stay open by the handle…a simple coat hanger piece of metal did the trick to lock them close…easy to fit in the pant pockets or tool bag…
so yes, I would like to try the pliers if i’m lucky.
susano
In 4 the win…I’d really like the kobalt light even though I don’t need it.
river1
Used smused, some of my best tool aquiring has been used
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
later jim
justin kleidosty
being a young journeyman carpenter (27) I’m still building my tool collection and really enjoy bring new tech to the job site and having the older carpenters come up to me and ask where i got something and how great of an idea something is. The way the job market is these past years if you bring something that makes work easier or faster makes you a more valuable employee. no quality tool is to small to make a difference in your everyday life as a carpenter. Merry Christmas
mgeorge
Awesome. Please pick me.
Hope Everyone had a Merry Christmas.
BECKY EVANS
I would love to win!! I am a Woman trying to make it in a Man Dominated Industry and with little help it would be nice to catch a break and win this phenomenal package that could mean my business could surivive. Thanks So Much for the Chance.
Matthew Sumner
Thanks for your reviews and your tools giveaways. I followed you over here from Garage Journal and I have enjoyed reading your reviews on a broad range of tools. Keep up the good work. I do try to click on some of the ads from time to time, I guess that is how you make money.
Henry H.
Thanks for the giveaway! Working to slowly improve my tool cache, and would love some additions.
Jim
These tools would go a long way toward outfitting my apprentice.
Jim
I really love your reviews!
Jim
Your comments re: kobalt and Lowes are right on. A bad set of slip-joint pliers can really be dangerous. I have broken a finger due to bad ones.
Jim
When Kobalt of others come up with poorly designed tools they just increase the cost of tools. (Somebody HAS to pay for those tools that don’t sell). I hate to spend good money buying a tool only to have to buy another because the first one is worthless.
Brien
I’m in. I found the link to this from the boys at Tools in Action. A man is only measured by the amount of tools he owns.
Stephen
Awesome giveaway, if you arent willing to take quality used tools then you will go broke fast in the tool world