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30% Off Norsk Garage & Shop Flooring at Sears

Stuart — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:55:56 +0000

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)

P.S. Don’t forget that shipping on $45+ tool orders is free, and that coupon code SEARS5OFF50 can be used as many times (one per order) as you like.

It isn’t clear as to when this sale will end or if additional branded flooring will be discounted, so if you find out, please let us know!

Sears 5%-off Tools Midnight Madness Right Now!

Stuart — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:01:10 +0000

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.

Panavise 301 Standard Vise

Stuart — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:54 +0000

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.

PanaVise’s 301 vise is suitable for many “third hand” and work holding tasks, and is a great general purpose or starter choice. PanaVise also offers a selection of additional vise components and vises for specialized work, such as for holding PCBs, micrometers, even smaller workpieces, large workpieces, and so forth. For the most part, unless noted otherwise, PanaVise’s various work holding components are interchangeable.

We’ve been periodically checking the price on the 301 standard vise, and it looks like it is typical priced at $35-42. The vise has recently dropped in price to approximately $29 on Amazon, and if we hadn’t already spent our entire tool budget last week, we’d pick one up. If the price of the vise jumps back up, the 301’s head and base can be purchased separately from Amazon for ~35 or so.

PanaVise 301 Standard Vise via Amazon
All PanaVise Vises via Amazon (All PanaVise work holding products appear to be similarly discounted right now as well)
Product Info via PanaVise

American Hammer $25 Deal Update

Stuart — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:34:10 +0000

We’ve been hearing some good feedback about the American Hammer deal we recently posted about, so we figured an update/reminder was in order. During this promotion, American Hammer is offering direct sales at an incredible discount – $25 (shipped!) for any style non-marring hammer under 2 lbs.

Please remember that to take advantage of this offer, you must be willing to provide an honest review of the purchased hammer. This can be done via a comment here or on any similar enthusiast forum or blog. As mentioned in the original post, we think that this minor requirement is reasonable enough.

Now for the update -> we have just learned that the promotion will be ending on March 31st, after which point all sales will have to be through any of American Hammer’s distributors.

Please refer to our original post for full details, and if you purchase an American Hammer during this direct sales period, please be sure to let us know how it turns out.

Felo 5pc Wood Handle Screwdriver Set $20

Stuart — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:37:55 +0000

Felo’s popular 5pc beech wood handled screwdriver set is once again on sale for $20 via Rockler, and is eligible for this week’s free shipping promotion. Don’t forget that coupon code V0742 is required for free shipping.

Our set of these drivers is currently MIA, but I’m fairly certain that they’re made in Germany.

Felo 5pc Screwdriver Set via Rockler

Free Shipping at Rockler on Any Order

Stuart — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware is currently offering free shipping on all orders. This offer is for newsletter subscribers and is good until March 7th.

It looks like Rockler timed their sale just right, as Woodcraft’s 2-day sale came to an end yesterday, not that we’re complaining.

Coupon code V0742 must be used at checkout, and typical exclusions apply to oversize items and orders to addresses outside the 48 contiguous states.

Shop Rockler

Rockler sometimes includes free shipping or discount coupon codes with their catalogs. For example, we just received their March catalog, and it included a unique coupon code good for free shipping on all orders thru the first week of April. You can click here to sign up for Rockler’s free catalog mailing list.

Any American Hammer Under 2 Pounds for $25 Shipped!

Stuart — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:32 +0000

American Hammer is offering an incredible deal right now with an interesting catch. If you promise to write an unbiased and honest review of your purchase, American Hammer will sell you any brass, bronze, or copper hammer under 2 pounds for $25, and that includes shipping fees.

If you’re in the market for a metal non-marring hammer, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better price than this. American Hammer’s distributors are probably not happy with this new direct sales promo, so keep in mind that the offer may be short lived.

In case you’re wondering how great of a deal $25 shipped per hammer is, check out some of the prices of American Hammer via Amazon, or via one of their suppliers: 24 oz brass hammer: $67.82; 16 oz bronze hammer: $57.65; 24 oz copper hammer with hickory handle: $42.31. These prices do not include shipping!

American Hammer is a USA-based tool company that specializes in non-marring and non-sparking hammers. Their hammers are designed to last beyond a lifetime and are intended for a wide audience, from those who rely on quality tools for their livehood, to DIYers and metal working hobbyists.

American manufacturers must bring back the quality of ‘once was’ and as equally important, value. – Ted Leitter, American Hammer President

So what prompted this deal? Well, it seems that American Hammer’s distributors have been marking up the tools a bit higher than expected. Ted Leitter, president of American Hammer, is unhappy about this, and wants to see their hammers’ retail markup cut down to more reasonable levels.

Ted mentioned that some suppliers feel that American Hammer’s products are just too good to be priced so low for average tool buyers. Most of all, Ted wants to emphasize that it is still possible to provide quality USA-made tools at affordable prices.

As mentioned, Ted and American Hammer will extend this deal ($25 shipped for any brass, bronze, or copper hammer under 2lbs) to anyone who is willing to offer a brief review.

This [promotional price] will serve as a wake up call to those suppliers who feel our hammers are just too good to be priced so low for the average tool buyer and forcing them to buy cheap imports. – Ted Leitter

What we love about this offer is that you get the discount before you post the review – this ensures that all subsequent deal-inspired reviews will truly be as honest as possible. American Hammer is looking for truthful reviews, so don’t be afraid to speak your mind.

To take advantage of this offer, head on over to American Hammer and select the hammer(s) you want to order. Then, go ahead and contact them via their web-form or email to take advantage of the offer. Please note that American Hammer only accepts payment via PayPal.

If you are interested in a different hammer style or size than mentioned, you can contact American Hammer for current prices, which will likely be similarly discounted. As an example, the 6 lb lead hammer pictured above is priced at $35, including shipping.

In your message or email to American Hammer, you might want to mention that you saw their $25 hammer deal offer mentioned here on ToolGuyd. After purchasing and using your new American Hammer, please feel free to post your review here as a comment, or on any forum that you participate in.

There are ongoing discussions about and reviews of these hammers and this offer over at the Garage Hangout, and Club Cobra forums.

This special pricing is limited to 30 days only as per an agreement between American Hammer and their distributors. American Hammer is in talks with MSC and Fastenal to offer similar specials on the same hammers once the 30 days is up.

American Hammer Product Lineup
American Hammer via Amazon, via MSC for Price Comparison

Update: Please be aware that (as mentioned in this most recent post) we have learned that this offer will be expiring on March 31st.

Woodcraft 2-Day Spring Sale Starts Today!

Stuart — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:39 +0000

Just a reminder, Woodcraft’s 2-day spring sale starts today! During this sale, almost everything is discounted by 10% – 20%, AND all orders will receive free shipping!!

Although the sale excludes a few brands, such as Festool, it offers unusually low prices on items that are typically price-fixed: $21 (15%) off Kreg’s K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig, $14 (10%) off Porter Cable’s low-profile sander, $18 (10%) off the Jawhorse, and so on.

NOTE: To take advantage of free shipping in addition to these discounts, you must enter coupon code 22331. Typical exclusions apply.

Original DealGuyd Post discussing this sale.

Woodcraft 2-Day Sale, 10-20% Off Everything!

Stuart — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:30:08 +0000

Woodcraft will be holding a massive 2-day Spring sale this Friday (2/26) and Saturday (2/27). We’re keeping my fingers crossed that this sale will be stackable with their coinciding free shipping promo, and if it is, well… we’ll likely blow through several months of our tool budget in a single weekend.

Promo Details:

10% off power tools and [almost] everything else!
15% off finishes & glues, carving tools, wood, woodboring tools, books, DVDs, router bits
20% off hardware & fasteners, single & 10 pack pen kits, pen kit accessories, dust collection accessories

As far as we can tell, it looks like this 2-day sale will be in-store and online. The promo does say that discount offers cannot be combined, but others’ (and our own) past experiences indicate that this won’t necessarily be true.

Shop Woodcraft’s 2-Day Sale (Promo details)

A few product brands are excluded from the sale, such as SawStop, and Festool, so check out Woodcraft’s promo details for the full scoop. Clearance items are also excluded from the discount.

There’s no way to really tell, but we predict that the Rockwell Jawhorse will be one of Woodcraft’s bestsellers this weekend.

Woodcraft – Free Shipping on All Orders, No Minimum!!

Stuart — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:12 +0000

Woodcraft just announced that they will be offering free shipping on ALL orders, this week only. You know what this means… it’s time to stock up!

Typical exclusions apply: free shipping is offered to customers in the contiguous 48 US states, and is only available on mailable orders that don’t incur excess size or weight fees.

Shop Woodcraft’s Free Shipping Sale, offer ends March 1st, 2010.

Sweet Discounts on Tools at Sears

Stuart — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:30 +0000

There are a couple of decent sales and promos over at Sears.com this week, including a weekend Friends and Family Sale, so we’re combining them all into one post.

From 2/17 thru 2/19, save 5% on your entire order with coupon code SEARSFEB.

FREE standard shipping on all mailable tool orders, with no minimum order amount, thru 2/20.

The “save up to 70%-off” tool storage clearance is still going, with a few great deals available. Some items are elligible for free shipping, many are not.

Friends and Family Sale: This will run online from 8pm 2/20 thru 6am 2/22 (CST), and in-store from 6-9 pm on 2/21. Save an extra 10% on tools. If you plan on shopping in-store, head on over to Sears’ F&F webpage to print out savings passes. No coupon should be necessary for online orders.

Then there’s also the $5 off $50 coupon.

Free Shipping or $10 off $75+ Orders at Woodcraft

Stuart — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:00:48 +0000

From now through 2/21/10, Woodcraft is offering free ground shipping on all mailable orders over $75. Alternatively, there is also a $10 off $75 coupon floating around.

$10 off $75 coupon code: 21075
For free shipping, no coupon is necessary, and typical conditions apply – see their site for more details.

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Williams 5pc Comfort Grip Screwdriver Set $27 +S/H

Stuart — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:45:53 +0000

Over at Amazon, a 3rd party vendor Industrial Supply Company is selling 5pc Williams hard handled comfort grip screwdriver sets for about $27 plus shipping and handling. While they may look rather unimpressive and plain, these drivers are said to be phenomenally comfortable to use, and are often compared to Snap-on’s unfortunately discontinued hard-handled drivers.

This Williams 100P-5MD set includes the following drivers: 3/16″ slotted (SDR-22), 1/4″ slotted (SDR-24), 5/16″ slotted (SDR-26), #1 Phillips (SDP-1-3), and #2 Phillips (SDP-2-4) according to the product’s catalog page (downloadable PDF).

Williams 5pc Screwdriver Set via Amazon

Free Shipping on All Mailable Tools at Sears

Stuart — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:07:43 +0000

We just discovered that for a very limited time, Sears is offering free shipping on ALL directly sold mailable tools, without a minimum order amount.

The minimum order amount to be eligible for free shipping was $39 the other day, and (if I recall correctly) $79 before that, which were still decent offers that we of course took advantage of. This offer is even tempting, and one that I won’t be passing up.

See here for exclusions. Note that this link describes the promo end date as 2/28/10, but we also saw mention of a 2/13/10 end date. It’s safer to assume that the true end date is the sooner one.

Free Shipping on Mailable Tools via Sears

Save 20% at Rockler on One Regular Priced Item

Stuart — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:46:38 +0000

From now until 2/14/10, Rockler Woodworking & Hardware is offering a 20% discount off of one eligible regularly priced item with coupon code V0731.

This is going to be a tough one – do we get the vise we’ve had our eyes on, or a set of quality parallel clamps? Neither of these items from our wishlist have been on sale anytime recently; decisions, decisions…

For those of you that are getting in on this sale, what did you use the coupon on?

Details and Exclusions:

This offer is for Internet orders only at Rockler.com and excludes sale items, power tools, Leigh jigs, Porter-Cable dovetail jigs, Festool products, CNC Shark, Power Sharpening systems, Direct Ship items and Rockler Gift Cards. To get your discount enter promotion code V0731 at checkout. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous orders. This offer not valid on RocklerPro.com. Hurry, offer expires 2/14/10. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware reserves the right to limit quantities, correct errors or omissions and modify or end this promotion at any time. Not all items available at retail stores.

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