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ToolGuyd > 2012

Archives for 2012

Craftsman TripGrips Work Supports

Clamps

New Craftsman TriGrips Work Supports (aka Triangular Bench Cookies)

Oct 26, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman just came out with new triangular work support spacers, which are great for routing, sanding, painting, drilling, and cutting tasks.

Solder Ball Cross Section Dark Field

Editorial

A Closer Look at Lead-Free Solder

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here are a few optical micrographs of lead-free solder that I took 7 years ago.

Husky 3x Ratcheting Screwdriver

Hand Tools

New Husky 3X Ratcheting Screwdriver

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Husky came out with a new ratcheting screwdriver that works 3 times as fast as other ratcheting screwdrivers.

Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver

Cordless

$90-off Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your impact driver, Dewalt’s 20V Max brushless impact driver kit is on sale for $90 less than its list and average street price.

Bosch GTS1031 Ultra Portable Table Saw

Saws

Bosch GTS1031 Table Saw Sale

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch’s 10-inch portable table saw is on sale over at Amazon, for $320.

Makita Gold Impact Bit Set

New Tools

Makita Gold Ultra Magnetic Impact Bit Set with Slide-N-Lock Case

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita has come out with a new bit storage case, screw-holding bit holder, and Gold impact-rated screwdriver bits.

Kobalt 5-Piece Pliers Set

Hand Tools

Kobalt 5-Piece Pliers Set for $15

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for a set of inexpensive pliers? This 5-piece set is on sale for just $15 at Lowes.

Craftsman LED 6-in-1 Screwdriver

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman LED-Lighted 6-in-1 Screwdriver

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman’s newest metal-handle multi-bit screwdriver features built-in LED lighting around the base of the bit holder.

Editorial

What Determines Which Retailers ToolGuyd Promotes?

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

A Home Depot corporate employee asked us to “stop peddling Amazon over all other retailers.” Here’s my response.

Porter Cable Oscillating Multi-Tool PCE605K Angle

Editorial

Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Predictions

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Why hasn’t Dewalt come out with an oscillating multi-tool yet? Here are our theories and predictions.

Craftsman 6-Drawer Ball Bearing Chest Red and Black

Storage & Organization

Craftsman Ball Bearing Storage Combo Sale – Red & Black

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking for a nice ball bearing tool storage setup? Craftsman red and black chest and cabinet combo is on sale for $250.

Ridgid JobMax Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.

Irwin Groovelock Pliers 2pc Set

Hand Tools

Irwin GrooveLock Pliers Set Deal

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

These GrooveLock pliers are on sale again at half-off, for a limited time.

Stanley FatMax Power Tools UK

Cordless

Yellow and Black-Colored Stanley FatMax Power Tools Now Available in the UK

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

UK readers, what do you think of the new yellow & black-colored Stanley FatMax power tools now available via Argos?

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill

Cordless

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill FMC620LA – Now Available in the USA

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley FatMax 20V cordless hammer drills have popped up at Walmart stores, presumably nation-wide.

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