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Category Archives: Editorial
Sears Posts Big Losses, Announces Several Major Changes
Sears had a bad winter holiday season. How bad? Fourth quarter losses topped 2.4 billion dollars. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, News
11 Comments | February 24th, 2012
SawStop’s Stephen Gass – People Who Are Destroying America
Stephen Gass continues to push for the govt. to force manufacturers to license and buy SawStop technology, the PTI pushes back, and Stephen Colbert pokes fun at it all. Continue reading
Tool-Chat Open Discussion
We’re trying something new today – an open discussion where you can talk about anything tool-related. Ask a question, share an opinion, or brag about a new tool you picked up. Continue reading
Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101
You’ll be hearing a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief explanation about what this actually means. Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Editorial, Power Tools, Tool Basics, Tool Guide
Tagged brushless motor, brushless power tools, brushless vs brushed motor
25 Comments | February 8th, 2012
Casio G-Shock Watch – the Toughest on the Planet?
Casio G-Shock watches are the toughest most durable watches around and can endure DIY project and jobsite conditions with ease. Do you agree? Continue reading
Posted in EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial, Hand Tools
Tagged Casio G-Shock, EDC watches, watches
8 Comments | February 2nd, 2012
5 Hand Tools That Draw the Most Blood and Curses
Here’s a list of several hand tools that contributed to my most memorable injuries. Which tools are on your list? Continue reading
5 Resources for Pre-Beginner Woodworkers
Listed are 5 resources that can help complete newcomer become a beginner woodworker. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Websites & Resources, Woodworking
Tagged beginner woodworkers, getting started in woodworking
13 Comments | January 18th, 2012
“Kid Wood” and “Real Construction Tools”
Foam “Kid Wood” and plastic “Real Construction” tools. Great for kids or a poor substitute for the real thing? Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Home, DIY Projects, Editorial
Tagged kid wood, kids tools, kids woodworking, real construction tools, red toolbox projects
14 Comments | January 13th, 2012
My Top 5 Favorite Woodworking Tools of 2011
Here’s a quick look at my top 5 favorite woodworking tools (and accessories) of 2011. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, ToolGuyd Favorites, Woodworking
Tagged Dewalt DWS780 miter saw, Dewalt heavy duty work stands, Festool CT26 Dust Extractor, Festool TS55 Plunge Saw, Porter Cable Quikjig, waterstones
6 Comments | January 6th, 2012
Caution: This is Why Cheap Drill Bit Sets are so Cheap
Have you ever wondered how budget brands can offer large drill bit sets for so cheap? Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Bits & Blades, Editorial
Tagged cheap drill bits, drill bit sets
10 Comments | December 30th, 2011
Tool & Hardware Store Gift Cards – Do You Love or Hate ‘em?
I love spending gift cards on random tools that would otherwise stay on my wishlist. What about you? Love ‘em or hate ‘em? Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
5 Comments | December 29th, 2011
You Can Use an Impact Driver to Drill Holes, But Should You?
We put together a short video to show why we don’t like using cordless screwdrivers and impact drivers to drill holes. Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Videos
15 Comments | December 22nd, 2011
ToolGuyd’s 3rd Birthday, Thanks to You!!
Just a thank you note to mark the end of our 3rd year of operation. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
8 Comments | December 20th, 2011
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card
We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Retailers & Distributors
Tagged Secret Shopper Report
9 Comments | December 15th, 2011
“USA Quality Guaranteed” – Just a Made-in China Decoration
How disappointing is it that it became acceptable for companies to use “USA Quality Guaranteed” and related logos as mere decorations? Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Knives
Tagged Iron Bridge Tools, Utility Knives
14 Comments | December 13th, 2011