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- $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: June 2010
Lee Valley’s Free Shipping Sale is Back!
Lee Valley & Veritas is currently offering free shipping on all orders. The sale ends on July 11th, and probably won’t be back for another 6 months or so at the very least. Even if you’re not a woodworker, it’s definitely worth … Continue reading
Maglite Updates Their AA LED Flashlights
Maglite has updated their relatively popular line of 2 x AA LED flashlights. Most notable, the new model (SP22?) features an electronic switch, which allows users to operate the flashlight at 100% power, 25% power, blink, or S.O.S. modes. According … Continue reading
SK Hand Tools Declares Bankruptcy!!
It’s official, SK Hand Tools has declared bankruptcy. Rumor of the bankruptcy was relayed by a GarageJournal forum member, and then confirmed by another after receiving an email from an SK distributor. It is also rumored that Ideal Industrials, who recently acquired … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, News
Tagged Ideal Industries, Pratt-Read, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase, Western Forge
3 Comments | June 29th, 2010
Rockler Wooden Handscrew Clamps for $5
Rockler’s 8″ wooden handscrew clamps are on sale for only $4.99 (reg. price $10.99). As we mentioned yesterday, Rockler is also offering free shipping via coupon code V0768. $10 for a pair of these clamps shipped is about the lowest price we’ve … Continue reading
mmm, What a Tasty Looking Toolbox, Tools Included!
Just take a look at that cake! Too bad the various tools are not accurately branded, but it’s awesome nonetheless. I especially love the tape measure trim and wood textured board. Brilliant! Photo by Colette, cake made by Cheri’s Bakery. … Continue reading
Rockler Free Shipping Summer Blowout Sale
Rockler is offering free shipping on all orders until July 4th with coupon code V0768. The promo is limited to customers in the 48 contiguous US states, and is not valid on overweight or oversized items. This is the perfect … Continue reading
Dewalt 12V MAX Cordless 1/4″ Hex Chuck Screwdriver
Of the seven tools Dewalt will introduce as part of their new 12V MAX lithium ion cordless line this fall, the most demanded tool will probably be the cordless screwdriver (DCF610S2) due to its small size and user-friendly features. Dewalt … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools
Tagged Dewalt, Dewalt 12V MAX
11 Comments | June 28th, 2010
Extech Video Borescope & Wireless Inspection Camera
Compared to a non-wireless inspection tool, a wireless borescope allows for more convenient or remote viewing. What’s the point of whipping out a gooseneck inspection camera if you cannot easily see the screen! When I found out that Dewalt was … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, Mechanics' Tools
Tagged Extech, Inspection Tools
Leave a comment | June 28th, 2010
Wright Flex-Head Ratchets
Looking for a Wright 3440 3/8″ compact palm-size flex-head ratchet similar to the one featured in our Most Valuable Tool contest? The first online Wright distributor that comes to my mind is Ohio Power Tool, which also offers a pretty decent … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Made in USA, Mechanics' Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools
Tagged Ohio Power Tool, Wright
2 Comments | June 28th, 2010
Gerber e-FECT, Another Weapon Maintenance Tool
Remember the Leatherman MUT, a M16-specific multitool? Well, Gerber’s got their own specialized M16 maintenance tool, the e-FECT. Designed for use on AR15/M16/M4 assault rifles, the e-FECT is intended to provide a quicker and more precise cleaning experience.
Sears Salute to Heroes Sale Today
Sears is holding a Salute to Heroes sale today (6/26) from 11am thru 2pm nationwide. Police, active military, veterans, firefighters, teachers, and hospital staff can enjoy a 10% discount off regular, sale, and clearance items store-wide. Sears stores in a … Continue reading
Dewalt 12V MAX Lithium Ion Cordless System Preview
In case you missed our teaser post yesterday, Dewalt is launching a new line of compact 12V MAX lithium ion cordless power tools! Designed from the ground up with end users in mind, these tools really do exemplify Dewalt’s attention to … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, New Tools, Power Tools
Tagged Dewalt, Dewalt 12V MAX
5 Comments | June 25th, 2010
Our Awesome Visit to Black & Decker and Dewalt
I came back just a few hours ago from Black & Decker University, a facility that is largely used for the training of Dewalt employees and business partners. Along with nearly 3 dozen other bloggers, writers, and magazine editors, I had the opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Editorial, Power Tools, Workshops & Events
Tagged Dewalt, Dewalt 12V MAX
Leave a comment | June 25th, 2010
Lowes Stops Selling USA-Made Estwing & Dasco Pro Tools
As we mentioned earlier, new Bostitch hand tools have started popping up at Lowes home improvement stores. While it’s great to see new hand tools, especially from dependable brands, we imagine that the great folks over at Estwing and Dasco Pro … Continue reading
Bostitch Rolls Out Many New Hand Tools
Over the course of the last few weeks, I’ve been seeing more and more new Bostitch hand tools popping up at my local Lowes. Included in the wave of new tools are hammers, pry bars, shears, cold chisels, punches, nail … Continue reading