Category Archives: News

Sears to Close 100+ Stores

Sears to Close 100+ Stores

Sears has announced the plan to close 100-120 Sears and Kmart stores. Continue reading

Posted in News | 11 Comments | December 27th, 2011
Lowes to Close 20 Underperforming Stores

Lowes to Close 20 Underperforming Stores

As you have probably already heard, Lowes announced plans to close 20 stores and has cut back on how many stores they will be opening each year. Continue reading

Posted in News | 1 Comment | October 18th, 2011
Sears Seeks to License Craftsman Brand Name? Say it Ain’t So!

Sears Seeks to License Craftsman Brand Name? Say it Ain’t So!

It has been reported that Sears is potentially looking to license the Craftsman brand! Continue reading

Posted in News | 14 Comments | October 17th, 2011
Festool CT Dust Extractor Full Unit HEPA Clarification

Festool CT Dust Extractor Full Unit HEPA Clarification

Here is additional info regarding the full-unit HEPA certification update of Festool’s CT dust extractors. Continue reading

Posted in News, Vacuums & Dust Collection | Tagged | Leave a comment | October 6th, 2011
Craftsman Tools Coming to a Costco Near You!

Craftsman Tools Coming to a Costco Near You!

Craftsman tools will soon be appearing at all Costco stores around the country! Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , | 2 Comments | August 31st, 2011
Target Expands Step Stool Recall & How to Unofficially Fix Them Yourself

Target Expands Step Stool Recall & How to Unofficially Fix Them Yourself

Target has expanded its recall of these storage stools, but luckily the flaws look to be fixable. Continue reading

Posted in DIY & Home, News | Tagged | Leave a comment | August 23rd, 2011
A Good Reason to DIY – Target Recalls Step Stools Due to Collapse Hazard

A Good Reason to DIY – Target Recalls Step Stools Due to Collapse Hazard

If these Target step stools look familiar to use, discontinue use and return them to Target for a full refund. Continue reading

Posted in DIY & Home, News | Tagged , , | 4 Comments | August 4th, 2011
New Delta Corp Ships 300 Unisaws Table Saws Built at the New Factory

New Delta Corp Ships 300 Unisaws Table Saws Built at the New Factory

Delta, under new ownership, has announced that they just shipped out 300 new made-in-USA Unisaw table saws. Continue reading

Posted in Made in USA, News, Power Tools, Saws | Tagged , | Leave a comment | August 4th, 2011
New Longer Delta & Select Duo-Fast Tool Warranties

New Longer Delta & Select Duo-Fast Tool Warranties

Delta has recently announced a new 5-year warranty for their power tools, and Duo-Fast has announced that their hardwood floor nailer and stapler would be covered by a new 10-year warranty. Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , | 5 Comments | May 26th, 2011
Goldblatt Tools is Back (and They’re Better Than Ever)

Goldblatt Tools is Back (and They’re Better Than Ever)

Goldblatt Tools has been renewed and is coming out with new tools, tool designs, and a performance guarantee that ensures the tools deliver professional results. Continue reading

Posted in Hand Tools, New Tools, News | Tagged | 4 Comments | May 2nd, 2011
Tyler Tool Now Part of CPO Network

Tyler Tool Now Part of CPO Network

We’ve learned that CPO Outlets has purchased Tyler Tool… Continue reading

Posted in News, Power Tools | Tagged , | 2 Comments | April 21st, 2011
Lapse in Machine Shop Safety Leads to Yale Science Major’s Death

Lapse in Machine Shop Safety Leads to Yale Science Major’s Death

A Yale student was killed when her hair was caught and pulled around a lathe that she was operating in a university machine shop. Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged | 2 Comments | April 14th, 2011
GSA Tool Kit Requirement to Drop from 100% to 51% USA-Made?

GSA Tool Kit Requirement to Drop from 100% to 51% USA-Made?

Harry Epstein’s Daily Dispatch broke the news that the US government’s GSA is changing the requirement for tool kits to be 100% USA-made. According to their source, such kits must only be 51% USA-made from now on. Continue reading

Posted in Made in USA, News | Tagged | 5 Comments | April 12th, 2011
Dewalt Launches New Line of Hand Tools!

Dewalt Launches New Line of Hand Tools!

Dewalt is launching a new (huge) selection of pro-grade hand tools! No, this isn’t a late April Fools Day joke! Continue reading

Posted in Hand Tools, New Tools, News | Tagged , | 5 Comments | April 5th, 2011
2011-2012 Craftsman and Sears Tool Catalog Now Online

2011-2012 Craftsman and Sears Tool Catalog Now Online

Craftsman and Sears’ 2011-2012 tool catalog is now available for browsing online, and it’s definitely worth checking out! The digital version is extremely quick to browse through, but I’m still looking forward to the print version. Continue reading

Posted in Books, Magazines, & Videos, News | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments | February 28th, 2011
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