Archives for 2012

Amazon Launches New Amazon Supply Industrial Shop

Apr 24, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Amazon is relaunching Small Parts as Amazon Supply, an industrial, scientific, and office supply shop.

New Ridgid JobMax Pneumatic Starter Kit

Apr 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid is coming out with a new pneumatic JobMax power handle that is compatible with all of their JobMax modular tool heads.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

GoodYear Rubber Air Hose

Apr 23, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

GoodYear made-in-USA rubber air hoses are a nice upgrade over ordinary PVC hoses.

News

Irwin Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Recall

Apr 20, 2012 Stuart 18 Comments

If you bought an Irwin saw blade 3-pack late 2011, it may have defective packaging that could lead to a potential laceration hazard.

Storage & Organization

Custom LeatherCraft Tool Backpack

Apr 19, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Would you carry a full load of tools on your back? If so, what do you think of this Custom LeatherCraft 75-pocket backpack?

Hand Tools

Stanley FatMax Push-Lock Slip Joint Pliers

Apr 19, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

These Stanley slip joint pliers feature 3 opening width adjustments via a push-lock mechanism.

New Tools

New Wiha Powered Micro Bit Screwdriver Set

Apr 18, 2012 Stuart 12 Comments

Wiha’s new battery-powered micro-bit driver helps make quick work of repetitive tasks.

Accessories

15% Off Coleman and Yellow Jacket Extension Cords

Apr 18, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking for a new extension cord or three? 15%-off Yellow Jacket and Coleman cords over at Amazon.

Made in USA

Moody Precision Screwdrivers (USA-Made)

Apr 17, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Who says you can’t find a decent set of USA-made precision screwdrivers anymore?

Cordless

Buy Bosch 12V or 18V Tools, Get Free Amazon Gift Card

Apr 17, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon’s offering a free gift card with select Bosch cordless tool purchases.

New Tools

New Craftsman Multi-Material Miter Saw

Apr 16, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Craftsman’s coming out with a new miter saw that can cut through almost anything.

New Tools

New Gearwrench Tool Boxes

Apr 16, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

We spotted these pricey but reasonably-looking Gearwrench tool storage products in a recent catalog.

Cordless

New Makita Oscillating Multi-Tools!

Apr 13, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Makita’s coming out with new corded and 18V cordless oscillating multi-tools.

Editorial

Power Tools are a-Changin’

Apr 13, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a brief discussion reflecting on how power tool designs and trends are changing.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

How Does Someone Shoot Themselves in the Heart with a Nailer?

Apr 11, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Bad user practices + nail gun jam = punctured artery.

Stuart on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “I took a quick look before, and Epson seems to have something similar for printing from Excel. Most of my…”
Wayne R. on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “One of the best features of Brother’s PTouch machines is the ability to use Excel to create a DB that…”
Stuart on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “ToughSystem 1.0 was good, and 2.0 better, and also Ridgid Pro Gear, but it was Packout that really accelerated adoption…”
Stuart on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “My Brother machine is going to freecyle later this month as I haven’t touched it in a few years: https://toolguyd.com/excuse-me-while-i-go-on-a-labeling-rampage/…”
Reflector on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “To clarify a detail here since I realize I am a bit vague: I am using an aftermarket cartridge in…”
CMF on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “Always looking for new products to market, maybe Dewalt was thinking of bringing the more commercial carts you find at…”