Archives for 2012

Awesome & Cool

Yeti Tarpon Beverage Entry Tool

Feb 3, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Who says a bottle opener has to be boring?

Power Tools

Bench Dog Router Table Stand and Work Stand – Save 90%!!

Feb 2, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for a router table stand or general purpose work stand? This Bench Dog model is on sale for $12!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Casio G-Shock Watch – the Toughest on the Planet?

Feb 2, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Casio G-Shock watches are the toughest most durable watches around and can endure DIY project and jobsite conditions with ease. Do you agree?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Ka-Bar, Becker, Zombie Knives for 2012

Feb 1, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Ka-Bar just announced several new additions to their Becker, Zombie and Ka-Bar knife lineups.

Cordless

Bosch 12V PS130 Cordless Hammer Drill

Feb 1, 2012 Stuart Discuss

We’ve learned that Bosch’s new 10.8V/12V Max compact cordless hammer drill is soon making its way to the USA.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Cardstick Stickers Turn Your Credit Card into a Ruler

Feb 1, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Have you ever wished you had a small ruler handy for quick measuring tasks? Why not make your own with a graduated sticker and a credit card.

Cordless

New Craftsman 3/8″ Compact Cordless Impact Wrench

Jan 31, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s an early preview on a new Craftsman 3/8″ cordless impact wrench due to hit stores in a couple of weeks.

Drills & Drivers

New Bosch Tools & Accessories WoC 2012

Jan 31, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here’s the low-fat scoop on Bosch’s new masonry tools and accessories, introduced at World of Concrete 2012.

Cordless

Milwaukee FUEL Hammer Drill

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 16 Comments

If you’re in the market for a new cordless hammer drill, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Milwaukee M18 FUEL.

Bit Holders & Drivers

CRKT Multi-Tool

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

CRKT’s new Tool looks to be a nice compact multi-tool or extra-featured pocket knife for EDCing.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gerber Groundbreaker Multi-Tool

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Gerber’s coming out with a new multi-tool, the Groundbreaker, that’s designed to meet electricians’ everyday needs.

Flashlights & Worklights

BJs LED Flashlight Sets Recall

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

BJs is recalling these LED flashlight sets due to overheating that poses fire and burn hazards.

Accessories

Gorilla Glue Bottles Updated with Anti-Clog Cap

Jan 27, 2012 Stuart 30 Comments

Gorilla Glue’s 2oz bottles now come with a clog-free cap! (Woohoo!)

Flashlights & Worklights

Craftsman Lighted Pliers and Cutters

Jan 27, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Craftsman’s new LED lighted pliers and cutters are designed to provide precise lighting in low-light work areas.

Power Tool Accessories

15% Off Power Tool Accessories – Amazon “Subscribe & Save”

Jan 26, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Here’s a new convenient way to save $$ on certain consumable power tool accessories at Amazon.

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