Category Archives: News

Dewalt 20V Bare-Tools Finally Available

Dewalt 20V Bare-Tools Finally Available

It looks like the wait for bare-tool versions of Dewalt’s 20V Max drills, drivers, and saws is over! Continue reading

Posted in Cordless, News, Power Tools | Tagged , | 3 Comments | May 24th, 2012
All Black & Decker Factory Outlet Stores are Closing

All Black & Decker Factory Outlet Stores are Closing

FYI, all Black & Decker outlet stores are closed or closing. Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged | 7 Comments | May 16th, 2012
Amazon Launches New Amazon Supply Industrial Shop

Amazon Launches New Amazon Supply Industrial Shop

Amazon is relaunching Small Parts as Amazon Supply, an industrial, scientific, and office supply shop. Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged | 7 Comments | April 24th, 2012
Irwin Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Recall

Irwin Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Recall

If you bought an Irwin saw blade 3-pack late 2011, it may have defective packaging that could lead to a potential laceration hazard. Continue reading

Posted in Bits & Blades, News | Tagged , , | 13 Comments | April 20th, 2012
The End of the Line for ToolGuyd?

The End of the Line for ToolGuyd?

We have good news, and bad news… we’re trading our tools in for i-gadgets. Continue reading

Posted in News | 10 Comments | April 1st, 2012
Best Tool & Home Improvement Links of the Week!

Best Tool & Home Improvement Links of the Week!

Here are a couple of tool and home-improvement articles and discussions you might like. Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged | 2 Comments | March 9th, 2012
Greenlee Utility Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Greenlee Utility Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Greenlee’s Hawk Bill folding utility knives have been recalled due to a potential lock-failure and laceration hazard. Continue reading

Posted in Knives, News | Tagged , | 2 Comments | February 29th, 2012
Home Depot and Lowes Q4 2011 Earnings

Home Depot and Lowes Q4 2011 Earnings

Home Depot and Lowes recently released Q4 2011 earnings reports. Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment | February 27th, 2012
Sears Posts Big Losses, Announces Several Major Changes

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
BJs LED Flashlight Sets Recall

BJs LED Flashlight Sets Recall

BJs is recalling these LED flashlight sets due to overheating that poses fire and burn hazards. Continue reading

Posted in Flashlights & Worklights, News | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment | January 30th, 2012
Sometimes Safety Goggles Aren’t Enough – Guy Shoots Nail into Brain

Sometimes Safety Goggles Aren’t Enough – Guy Shoots Nail into Brain

That’s right, a DIYer working in his garage managed to fire a framing nail into his brain. Continue reading

Posted in Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, News | 1 Comment | January 23rd, 2012
Lista Pulls ‘Made in the USA’ Ad Language

Lista Pulls ‘Made in the USA’ Ad Language

Lista asked us to take down one of their “Made in the USA” logos – here’s why. Continue reading

Posted in News, Storage & Organization | Tagged , , | 3 Comments | January 11th, 2012
Stanley Vidmar and Lista Merger

Stanley Vidmar and Lista Merger

Stanley Vidmar and Lista have announced a merger where they will partner-up into a single group under Stanley Black & Decker leadership. Continue reading

Posted in News, Storage & Organization | Tagged , | 3 Comments | January 5th, 2012
BatteriesPlus Rayovac Replacement NiCd Tool Battery Recall

BatteriesPlus Rayovac Replacement NiCd Tool Battery Recall

BatteriesPlus is recalling all Rayovac replacement power tool batteries that were sold between Jun 2008 and Oct 2011. Continue reading

Posted in Cordless, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment | January 5th, 2012
Target LED Flashlights Pose Fire & Burn Hazard

Target LED Flashlights Pose Fire & Burn Hazard

Target is recalling LED flashlight sets due to a fire and burn hazard. Continue reading

Posted in Flashlights & Worklights, News | Tagged , | 4 Comments | January 5th, 2012
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