30% Off Norsk Garage & Shop Flooring at Sears

Posted on March 12th, 2010

Technically, the promo says “up to 30% off”, but all of the discounted flooring we’ve checked show a 30% discount. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Gladiator or Craftsman flooring products are included in this sale.

If you’ve had your eye on Norsk flooring, now might be a good time to pull the trigger since Sears’ prices are far lower than at some of the retailers we took a look at, including Amazon.

Up to 30% off Garage Flooring at Sears (this is a link to a small selection of Norsk flooring on sale – and additional items may come up in a search).
Norsk Flooring via Amazon (for price comparison purposes)

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Ridgid JobMax Teaser Advertisement

Posted on March 12th, 2010

Reader and frequent commenter uthscsaedu sent us this photo of an advertisement board he spotted at his local Home Depot. The board is promoting pre-order sales of Ridgid’s new JobMax combo kit, which are supposed to be released this month.

Has anyone seen the tools in-store yet, and if so, what did you think about them?

ToolGuyd Coverage of the Ridgid JobMax Launch

Thank you again to uthscsaedu for the pic! If you have got a pic of your own that you would like to share with us, you can now attach it when you Contact Us.

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Bench Dog Rebranded Bench Cookies

Posted on March 12th, 2010

Bench Dog has recently launched their own line of woodworking Bench Cookies. No doubt these cookies are a licensed or rebranded version of Rockler’s design, but what this means is that Bench Cookies may soon reach a much larger audience.

Bench Dog’s new Bench Cookie release comes hot on the heels of Rockler’s own launch of new 8-cookie and 4-cookie combo sets that include a nifty Bench Cookie holder/storage rack.

Don’t be surprised if you start seeing Bench Dog’s cookies at retail stores near you. In the meantime, they’re available at Amazon for $12 and are eligible for free super saver shipping.

Bench Dog Bench Cookie via Amazon
Bench Dog Homepage

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Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update

Posted on March 12th, 2010

We just checked Sears.com and saw that the new Craftsman Nextec 4 piece drill/driver, saw, sander, flashlight combo set has been added to their product catalog. The kit is scheduled for release on May 1st 2010, and is available for pre-order at $170.

Craftsman Nectec Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo via Sears
Preview Post of the New Combo Kit via ToolGuyd

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The Little Numatic Henry Vacuum That Could

Posted on March 11th, 2010

The other day Ben Johnson over at Toolmonger posted about the cutest little vacuum I have ever seen. Henry is a 2.4 gallon low-noise vacuum from the British company Numatics, and it is designed for general home cleaning. Apparently Henry is so popular that over 5 million units have sold!

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Bosch’s Nailkiller Auger Bits “Blast Through Nails”

Posted on March 11th, 2010

Bosch just announced the release of their new Nailkiller auger bits. These high-performing auger bits are designed to last 9 times longer than the current market leader, while exerting 61% less impact force when drilling through fasteners.

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Sears 5%-off Tools Midnight Madness Right Now!

Posted on March 10th, 2010

Reader IndyEngineer dropped us a note informing us that there’s a Midnight Madness Sale going on at Sears right now. Through 5am CST, you can enjoy a 5% savings on all tools, and mailable orders over $45 ship for free.

Don’t forget that coupon code SEARS5OFF50 takes an extra $5 off $50+ orders.

Shop Sears’ Midnight Madness Sale

Thank you to IndyEngineer for the headsup! Also, our apologies to DealGuyd email subscribers who will be receiving notice of this deal after it is scheduled to expire.

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Final Cut Saw Blade Demo Impressions

Posted on March 10th, 2010

At a recent Woodworking Show, I had the opportunity to see a Final Cut saw blade in action. We’re currently reviewing Final Cut’s 10″ blade on a miter saw, but it was good to see the same blade used in a table saw. Final Cut’s new circular saw blades were also on-scene, but I didn’t stick around long enough to see them in use.

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Really Neat DIY Cleanroom Box

Posted on March 10th, 2010

There is a really neat (pun not intended) DIY cleanroom box project tutorial over at the I Heart Robotics blog that caught our attention. This step-by-step how-to is very detailed, and shows how to create a small cleanroom-type workspace from some cheap industrial shelving, MDF, a cooling fan, and a ShopVac-type filter.

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Last Month on ToolGuyd – Feb 2010

Posted on March 10th, 2010

Following is a summary listing of February’s posts, which can also be viewed in chronological order in our archive. Most DealGuyd deal posts are excluded from this listing, but you view them all via our DealGuyd Archive.

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Soy-Gel – a Safer Paint & Urethane Remover

Posted on March 9th, 2010

Franmar Chemicals’ Soy-Gel is a safer professional paint stripper that can be used to remove acrylics, urethanes, epoxies, and lead-based paints. Soy-Gel is non-caustic, non-toxic, safe to use outdoors as well as indoors, and cleans up easily with water.

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Panavise 301 Standard Vise

Posted on March 9th, 2010

PanaVise vises are great for electronics, hobby work, or any delicate task that requires more finesse or precision than a large bulky iron vise allows. The 301 standard PanaVise is reasonably sized and features a split ball design that allows 180° tilt, 360° turn, and 360° rotate positioning adjustments.

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Stanley Jobsite Radio & MP3 Player

Posted on March 9th, 2010

Apparently Stanley has jumped onto the jobsite radio bandwagon as well. Stanley’s version (model VRCR200) features an AC plug as well as ports for a 12V DC battery, two pass-thru outlets that look like they’re GFCI equipped, an AM/FM radio, and it is capable of playing MP3s from a variety of sources.

From the looks of it, this is not the smallest or sturdiest jobsite radio out there, but it’s one of the cheapest at a mere $59.

You can find the Stanley Jobsite radio via Northern Tool

There are currently three user reviews for this jobsite radio over at Amazon, and they’re not too positive at all.

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Craftsman Rewards Program Major Changes

Posted on March 9th, 2010

Well, it appears that the Craftsman Rewards Program is undergoing major changes as it is absorbed into the Sears Shop Your Way rewards program. This is both good and bad, depending on how you look at it.

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Nationwide Woodworking Shows

Posted on March 8th, 2010

The Woodworking Shows is a travelling woodworking show that visits quite a few cities each year. At these shows, you can expect product demonstrations, hands-on learning experiences, and great discounts on new and popular tools.

I took the opportunity to visit a recent Woodworking Show at a nearby city, and had a great time there. There was a lot to see and do, and I of course took many photos to share with you. Since there is much about the show that I’d like to talk about, there will be a series of posts with each one focusing on a different event, vendor, or experience.

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