HOT Amazon Tool Deals
- $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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Category Archives: Power Tools
Ryobi Auto Hammer Hands-on Review
Ryobi’s cordless Auto Hammer is designed to drive nails up to 3-1/2″ long, operate in tight spaces, and eliminate manual hammering entirely. In fact, Ryobi claims that with their new Auto Hammer, hammering has never been easier. With claims like these, … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Hammers & Mallets, Power Tools, Tool Reviews
Tagged Ryobi
12 Comments | February 4th, 2010
Craftsman Labs’ Power Tool Stress Tests
Craftsman Labs is a small microsite that features videos of Craftsman power and hand tools being subjected to grueling tests and extreme conditions. The guys over at the Craftsman Lab are ready to make new videos and obliterate more tools, and … Continue reading
Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw
There are quite a few questions about the new Craftsman 21226 MiterMate miter saw that we set out to address with a full no-holds barred hands-on review. Is the MiterMate gimmicky? Overly complex? Awkward and clumsy? Or is it as innovative … Continue reading
The Imaginatively Designed Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw
The Craftsman 10″ MiterMate Miter Saw is unlike any miter saw that we’ve ever seen before. Compared to a traditional miter saw, the MiterMate, with its innovative V-fence system, is said to help woodworkers and DIYers save time while increasing the efficiency … Continue reading
Ryobi Tek4 Snips & Screwdriver Set – a Closer Look
As previously mentioned, the Ryobi Tek4 5-piece kit features two new additions to the Tek4 lineup – a cordless screwdriver, and power snips. We gave these new Tek4 tools some more thought, and were able to briefly give them a … Continue reading
Power Tool Clearance at Home Depot
There is a power tool clearance going on at Home Depot, with some tools selling for more than half-off. Following are some of the deals that you can expect to find: Milwaukee M12 3/8″ drill + radio $79 (compared to … Continue reading
We’re a “Bit” Disappointed Today
In case you didn’t catch our lame attempt at humor, a particular drill bit issue has created a bit of annoyance for us. It all started about one year ago when we purchased a “G” sized jobbers length twist drill … Continue reading
Posted in Bits & Blades, Editorial
3 Comments | January 6th, 2010
Ridgid 1/2″ and Hammer Drill Deals!
Over at Amazon, Ridgid’s 1/2″ drill and a 1/2″ hammer drill are priced considerably lower than at Home Depot and other Ridgid distributors. This could be a temporary sale or price drop, but maybe we’ll see more price drops as part of an … Continue reading
Ryobi Tek4 5pc Combo Kit With Screwdriver & Snips
Ryobi has just released a brand new 5pc combo kit as part of their Tek4 power tool system. Included in the combo are two new and three familiar tools – a cordless screwdriver, power snips, smart noise-suppression protective headphones, an LED flashlight, and a … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Power Tools
Tagged Home Depot, Ryobi Tek4, Tek4
10 Comments | December 28th, 2009
New Gator Black Zirconium Sandpaper
Gator’s new Black Zirconium Ultra Power sandpaper utilizes a special grit composition that allows it to “sand three times faster and last three times longer than regular sandpaper.” These cutting and longevity improvements can be appreciated by everyone, from the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools, Woodworking
Tagged Finishing, Gator Finishing, Surface Preparation
1 Comment | December 22nd, 2009
Dewalt & Milwaukee’s Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuums
While cordless handheld vacuums such as Makita’s new model and the ubiquitous dustbuster are suitable for light duty cleaning or small messes, there may be times when you may need something a bit more robust. For medium duty cleaning tasks, what you’ll want to … Continue reading
Posted in Cordless, Vacuums & Dust Collection
Tagged Dewalt, Milwaukee
1 Comment | December 15th, 2009
Neat Metabo Power Tools Promo Video
Check out this promotional video by Metabo that highlights their attention to quality. A rather wide selection of Metabo power tools is available at Amazon. Hopefully we’ll start seeing more Metabo tools stocked locally, but that’s unfortunately unlikely.
Bosch Jigsaws and Why We Love Them
We have used quite a few different brands of jigsaws in recent years, but by far our favorite brand is Bosch. We’ve been using Bosch’s 1587AVSK jigsaw model for about two and a half years now, and it’s reliable, durable, provides plenty of … Continue reading
Skip the Mall and Make a Homemade Gift
Black & Decker has teamed up with U-Bild to provide three free project plans – a birdhouse, hope chest, and a jewelry box, to help you skip the lines at the mall and craft a homemade gift for that special someone.
Bosch 18V Triple-Mode Impact Drill Driver
The newest tool on the block is Bosch’s 26618-01 3-mode multi-function cordless impact drill/driver. Bosch stepped things up a notch with this Impactor by incorporating two conventional speed settings as well as a selectable impact mode.