HOT Amazon Tool Deals
- $20 Amazon gift card with select Drill Doctor purchase
- $Extra 30%-off Select Youngstown Gloves
- $10 off a $50+ Skil order
- $5 off select Stanley $25+ orders
- $10 off $50+ Black & Decker order
- $20 off $100+, $40 off $200+ Bosch orders
- $10 off $125+ select Dremel orders
- $10 off $50+ and $20 off $100+ RotoZip orders
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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Kobalt 17 Gallon 1.5HP Compressor Review
A few weeks ago I met up with Brian, a ToolGuyd contributor, and I spotted a Kobalt compressor (model 236005) in his shop. This unit is no longer available for sale at Lowes, but I’ve recently seen quite a few of … Continue reading
Craftsman World’s Best Dad Socket & Ratchet Set $10
Craftsman’s World’s Best Dad socket and ratchet set has dropped in price recently to $10. We’ve been tracking this set for a while, but the price never seemed right at $25-$30. This 3/8″ SAE set includes a Craftsman Professional ratchet, … Continue reading
Posted in DealGuyd, Made in USA, Mechanics' Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools
Tagged Craftsman, Father's Day Gift Guide, Sears
5 Comments | May 30th, 2010
Sears & Craftsman Memorial & Early Father’s Day Sales
Through Tuesday 6/1/10, Sears is offering free shipping on online tool orders over $99. There will also be a post-holiday sale the following week. Quite a few Craftsman tools have been marked down as well, so if there’s something on … Continue reading
New – Community Forum Links
In case you haven’t noticed, we added a new link in the top menu of our homepage, titled “Forum.” No, we’re not adding forum functionality to the blog, but there are a few unaffiliated forums that we wanted to endorse. … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements & Updates, Websites & Resources
Tagged LumberJocks, ShopNGarage
4 Comments | May 28th, 2010
10% Off Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set
Remember the Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers gift set we mentioned yesterday? Through Father’s Day, Channellock is offering a 10% discount on this set when you order from their site using coupon code CP3Q1. The only thing better than great quality tools … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Made in USA, Pliers
Tagged Channellock, Father's Day Gift Guide
Leave a comment | May 28th, 2010
Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set
Channellock has put together a nice gift set featuring their 412 6.5″ V-Jaw pliers and 422 9.5″ V-Jaw pliers. If you recall, we reviewed the small V-Jaw pliers a few months ago, and found them to be incredibly versatile. V-Jaw pliers … Continue reading
Half Off Some USA-Made Kobalt Tools at Lowes!!
Frequent ToolGuyd commenter Teicher sent us a tip that Lowes has taken 50% off Kobalt’s 10pc combination wrench sets at Lowes. That’s a very, very good deal! It looks like Kobalt’s 20pc 1/4″ socket set is also on sale at 50%-off. … Continue reading
Posted in DealGuyd, Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools, Wrenches
Tagged Father's Day Gift Guide, Kobalt
1 Comment | May 26th, 2010
Send a Subtle Father’s Day Gift Guide Hint Email!!
Thanks to a suggestion by Rob, we have implemented a “send a hint” email feature site-wide on ToolGuyd. From now through Father’s Day, there will be a form at the bottom of each post that allows you to send an anonymous email … Continue reading
Father’s Day Gift Guide – Rockler Bench Cookies
We’ve talked about Rockler’s Bench Cookies before, and even the new rebranded set by Bench Dog. These nifty hockey puck-sized non-marring workpiece elevators are great for many types of jobs – painting, routing, sanding, drilling, and the list goes on. … Continue reading
Posted in Shop Essentials, Woodworking
Tagged Bench Dog, Father's Day Gift Guide, Rockler
3 Comments | May 25th, 2010
Wiha 6pc MagicRing T-Handle Ball Hex Driver Set Sale
Frequent ToolGuyd commentor JD sent us a tip that Wiha’s 6pc MagicRing T-handle ball hex driver set is on sale at Amazon. This set includes sizes 5/32″, 3/16″, 7/32″, 1/4″, 5/16″, and 3/8″, and is currently priced at $8.79 and … Continue reading
Gearwrench to Roll Out New Tool Storage Line!
Gearwrench is rolling out a wave of new tool storage products, including an XL pro series, and a more value-oriented ball bearing series.
The Busted Knuckle Garage Toolbox Desk Organizer
This desk organizer by The Busted Knuckle Garage is a replica 9″ x 4″ x 5″ toolbox made from bent and spot-welded 24 ga steel, and features a red powder-coating, flip-top lid, felt-lined floor, and ~3″ deep storage compartment. The organizer is a bit pricey … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome & Cool, Storage & Organization
Tagged Father's Day Gift Guide
2 Comments | May 24th, 2010
NYC Metrocard Under a Microscope
Here are a few cool microscope images of a NYC Metrocard that I took the other day. What does this have to do with tools? An optical microscope is just one of the tools I use on a regular basis. … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome & Cool
Leave a comment | May 21st, 2010
15% Discount on Tools at Sears Thru 5/22
Sears is holding an unadvertised 15%-off sale on regularly priced tools. Check the screenshot image above and Sears’ site for details. Regardless of what it says, I am seeing that “catalog” items are being discounted.
ToolGuyd’s Father’s Day Gift Guide
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we decided it was time to kick-off our Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Over the course of the next month, we will be posting gift ideas, hot deal finds and shopping tips, and of course … Continue reading