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
EDC Guyd: Every-Day-Carry Gear- OhMyGuyd: Gear & Gadgets
New WD-40 Trigger-Pro Non-Aerosol Spray
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
Channellock’s Wide Adjustable Wrenches
I had the opportunity to use a Channellock adjustable wrench today, and it was an impressionable experience. The Channellock adjustable had very little play in the jaw, was relatively smooth to operate, and felt robust and sturdy. To top … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools, Wrenches
Tagged Adjustable Wrenches, Channellock
5 Comments | July 14th, 2009
Sog Fusion Themed Knives
Sog’s Fusion series of knives includes several funky theme-based designs. Each lockback knife has a 3″ blade, an overall length of 7.5″, and several themed doodads and accessories.
F/A-18 Super Hornet Time Lapse Construction
This time lapse video showing the construction of an F/A-18 Super Hornet is almost too awesome for words… For those of you that aren’t familiar with the F/A-18, it’s an aircraft carrier-based strike fighter operated by the US Navy and … Continue reading
Lee Valley Tools – Free Shipping Offer
All orders placed between July 9th and July 19th at Lee Valley & Veritas will be shipped for free. Offer is only valid for Canadian and contiguous US addresses, and surcharges on oversized items will still apply. There is no … Continue reading
Home Depot & Klein’s Exclusive Retailer Agreement
The Home Depot (THD) and Klein Tools recently announced Home Depot to be the exclusive home improvement retailer of Klein’s hand-held tools. Under the agreement, “…Home Depot will offer Klein’s complete line of durable, high-quality electrical tools and will be … Continue reading
Brown Dog Welding’s Incredible Hardware Sculptures
Photo by izthistaken (Matt Trombley) Josh Welton, the skilled artist and craftsman behind Brown Dog Welding, uses his talent to turn ordinary hardware and scrap metal into elaborate models and sculptures. The incredible motorcycle model shown above is a great … Continue reading
Posted in Aesthetics, Awesome & Cool, Editorial, Made in USA
Tagged Brown Dog Welding
9 Comments | July 7th, 2009
Two Innovative New Campbell Hausfeld Compressors
A few weeks ago, Campbell Hausfeld announced several snazzy new nailers. The innovation did not stop there – CH recently announced two new compressor systems: a 26 gallon unit that has been dubbed the “ultimate portable compressor”, and a wall-mountable … Continue reading
Posted in Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers
Tagged Campbell Hausfeld, Lowes
15 Comments | July 6th, 2009
Rockler C-Clamp Sale
Rockler is having an online-only sale on C-clamps: a set of twelve 1-1/2″ Jet C-clamps for $10, or a set of two 2-1/2″ and two 3″ C-clamps for $8. Shipping is ~$7 for orders under $25, and $9 for orders between $25 … Continue reading
You Know You’ve Got it Bad When…
You know you’ve got it bad when while watching the new Transformers movie you wonder which types of tools the Autobots use to repair themselves. If they adapted themselves to use Earth hardware, would they choose SAE or metric?! I … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Leave a comment | July 1st, 2009
We Have a Winner
If you recall, we recently ran a “Guess this Tool” contest. Congratulations Ilya, for being the first to identify the tool as a Bahco screwdriver. We hope that you enjoy your new Pocket Ref and the bonus screwdriver that we sent your … Continue reading
Posted in ToolGuyd Giveaways
1 Comment | June 30th, 2009
Milwaukee Goggles, Dremel, Tool Pouch Deals
There are a few great deals to be found over at Amazon on: Milwaukee safety goggles, Dremel’s 75th anniversary rotary tool kit, and the McGuire-Nicholas 10 Pocket Tool Pouch. Orders over $25 qualify for “free super saver shipping.”
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 2 – Cleaning
A few weeks ago, we published a brief introductory post about chrome plating. To satisfy reader demands, we have decided to follow up that post with a more detailed series of posts about the different steps involved in a typical … Continue reading
Glidden National Paint Giveaway
Glidden is giving away free quarts of eggshell fininsh paint. There are a few restrictions, such as contintenal non-PO box US addresses only, so take a look at the terms when you fill out the order form. Glidden National Paint Giveaway
ToolGuyd’s First Ever “Identify This Tool” Contest/Giveaway
We are excited to announce ToolGuyd’s first ever “Identify This Tool” contest. The first person to correctly identify the brand and type of tool shown above will be declared the winner. The winner will receive a brand new Pocket Reference.
Posted in Promotions, ToolGuyd Giveaways
Tagged Identify This Tool Contest Giveaway
7 Comments | June 24th, 2009