Category Archives: Shop Essentials

Lava Pumice-Powered Hand Cleaner

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Stuart

There are times when ordinary soap and water just won’t cut the grease off your hands. In those cases, reach for a pumice-powered cleaner. Lava describes their product pretty adequately – whatever you’re into, Lava gets it out. I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Company Profile: Griots Garage

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Stuart

Griot’s Garage specializes in car care and garage customization. Let me rephrase that – Griot’s is an authority on car care. Whether you need to prep a showroom collectible, or clean the grime off your daily driver, Griot’s got what … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift Guide – Rockler Bench Cookies

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Stuart

We’ve talked about Rockler’s Bench Cookies before, and even the new rebranded set by Bench Dog. These nifty hockey puck-sized non-marring workpiece elevators are great for many types of jobs – painting, routing, sanding, drilling, and the list goes on. … Continue reading →

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30% Off Norsk Garage & Shop Flooring at Sears

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Stuart

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 … Continue reading →

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Reader Review – Craftsman Double Ring Stool

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Stuart

ToolGuyd reader SharkBreath dropped us a note about a checkered stool he found at his local Sears. SharkBreath writes: I found these stools at my local Sears in Daytona. They are marked $24.99 on clearance from $29.99. It’s only a … Continue reading →

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Rockwell Jawhorse Impressions

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Stuart

Since the Rockwell Jawhorse it is now being actively promoted at Lowes stores, we decided to take a closer look at it. With its wide jaws and 600-lb holding capacity, the Jawhorse looks like it would make an excellent work-holding clamp. … Continue reading →

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Rockler Bench Cookies

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Stuart

Rockler’s Bench Cookies are puck-sizes spacers with a grippy pad on both sides. These can be used to lift your workpiece above your work table to facilitate edge routing, and many other tasks. Bench Cookies “lift, grip, and protect.” To … Continue reading →

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Rockwell Jawhorse Clamping Workstation

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Stuart

Rockwell’s Jawhorse is a portable clamping workstation that can be used for a variety of tasks. We’re not quite sure what to think about the Jawhorse, but we’ve seen nothing but positive reviews. The Jawhorse has a wide three-legged base … Continue reading →

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New WD-40 Trigger-Pro Non-Aerosol Spray

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Stuart

WD-40 recently released a new easy-to-use non-aerosol spray can designed to offer more control and less mess. The new WD-40 Trigger-Pro non-aerosol delivery system better meets the needs of industrial users since the format makes the recyclable steel cans much easier to … Continue reading →

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Racor Spray Can Rack

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Stuart

Racor’s spray can rack holds 6 cans or similarly sized bottles neatly and out of the way. The rack, constructed from 14ga steel and coated with a durable epoxy finish, installs quickly and easily, and barely takes up any more … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Garage Storage Cabinets 25-50% Off!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Stuart

Sears has been pricing their inventory of Ultimate Garage storage cabinets very aggressively lately. Some units, such as the 2-door wall hanging cabinet, are discounted by 50%, while other units are being discounted by 40% or less. After handling an … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Hydraulic Stool – Buy One Get One FREE

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Stuart

Sears is holding a Buy One Get One Free sale on Craftsman’s hydraulic stools, which means you get two for $79.99. The promotion is valid all week until February 7th, and the stools are available for in-store pickup or home … Continue reading →

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