Archives for 2012

Accessories

2012 Holiday Gift Pick Review: Craftsman Pub Table & Garage Accessories

Dec 10, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s a quick review of some handy Craftsman accessories for your garage or man-space.

Mechanics' Tools

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Giveaway! (TEN Ratchets Need New Homes)

Dec 10, 2012 Stuart 204 Comments

We’ve got 10, yes TEN Gearwrench 120XP ratchets to give away! Enter now!

Accessories

D’oh! Home Depot Homer Bucket Mugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Dec 8, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Home Depot is recalling these novelty Homer bucket mugs due to a potential fire hazard.

Power Tools

(Secret Upgrade) Dewalt DW745 Table Saw Now Has 20-inch Rip Capacity

Dec 7, 2012 Stuart 35 Comments

Dewalt’s popular DW745 table saw now boasts a rip capacity of 20″.

Storage & Organization

Review: Craftsman Limited Edition Blacked-Out Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo

Dec 6, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman’s blacked-out ball bearing tool storage combo is a great option for small to medium-sized tool collections.

Tool Deals

PortaMate Mega Vise (SuperJaws) on Clearance for $50

Dec 6, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

PortaMate’s MegaVise II portable work-holding vise is now on clearance for $50.

Hammers & Mallets

Holiday Deal: Vaughan Framing Hammer for $9.66

Dec 6, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

USA-made framing hammer for less than $10 if you order online for in-store pickup.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Klarus Mi X6 LED Flashlight

Dec 5, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

The Klarus Mi X6 LED flashlight packs a heck of a lot of illumination power in a compact package.

Hand Tools

2012 Holiday Gift Pick Review: Craftsman 200-Piece Mechanics Tool Set

Dec 4, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Craftsman’s 200pc mechanics tool set offers a decent assortment of sockets and popular general purpose tools.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Uncomfortable and Awkward-Looking Batman Batarang Knife

Dec 4, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

These Batman Batarang knives have inexplicably topped Amazon’s bestselling knives list for some time now.

Cordless

Harbor Freight Cordless Drill Recalled Because of Fire and Burn Hazard

Dec 4, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Harbor Freight has recalled 100K+ of these 19.2V cordless drills.

Hand Tools

Craftsman 80px Max Axess Socket Set

Dec 3, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman’s 80pc pass-thru Max Axess socket set includes an assortment of sockets and screwdriver bit sockets.

Cordless

New Bosch (UK) 12V Higher-Capacity 2.0Ah Battery Packs

Dec 3, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Recent news shows that Bosch is coming out with new higher-capacity 2.0Ah battery packs for their 12V cordless power tool line.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Versitool Multi-Driver

Dec 3, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at Craftsman’s new 12-in-1 Versitool multi-driver.

DIY & Home

Holiday Deal: Black & Decker SureGrip Laser Level for $12

Dec 3, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Black & Decker’s SureGrip laser level is on sale for less than $15.

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