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ToolGuyd > 2012

Archives for 2012

Ryobi One Plus Lithium Ion Battery Packs

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Lithium-Ion Batteries at “Ni-Cd Prices” and Premium Packs

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Ryobi is coming out with new lithium-ion battery packs for their 18V One+ platform, and new drill/driver and combo kits are sure to follow.

Dewalt Multi Construction Drill Bit

New Tools

Dewalt Multi-Material Drill Bits Bore Through Anything

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

These new multi-material drill bits work great at jobsites and anytime you don’t want to bother switching back and forth between masonry bits and twist bits.

Dewalt Drill Driver $99 Holiday Special

Cordless

Dewalt 18V Drill/Driver for $99 Sale

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart Discuss

You know more holiday tool deals are around the corner when Dewalt’s budget drill/driver kit drops down to $100 again.

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Editorial

Let There Be Light! Top LED Flashlights and Worklights to Get You Through Dark Times

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

My latest PopMech article features LED flashlights and worklight recommendations, big and small.

Makita 18VX2 36V Adapter

Cordless

Makita’s New Adapter Lets You Power 36V Cordless Tools with 18V Battery Packs

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Makita has come up with a simple adapter that allows users to power their 36V cordless tools with 18V batteries.

Veto Pro Pac XLT Laptop Tech Bag

Storage & Organization

Veto Pro Pac LT & XLT Laptop Tech Bag

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Do you regularly carry a large tool bag and separate laptop bag? These new tool bags are designed for mobile techs looking for an all-in-one solution.

Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver Set Bonus Pouch

Hand Tools

Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver Set Free Special Bonus Pouch

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

If you’re interested in the Kobalt Double Drive screwdriver set, there’s a limited-time online-only bonus set that comes with a free pouch and extension.

Porter Cable 20V Max

Cordless

Porter Cable Brand Confusion and Mixed Messages

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max power tool line caught us by surprise, but is not unexpected. Here’s a not-so-brief discussion about how we think the new line will clear up some of the mixed messages Porter Cable has been sending in recent years.

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Internals

Hand Tools

Gearwrench 120XP Dual-Pawl Ratchet Disassembled

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a peak inside Gearwrench’s 120XP dual-pawl ratchet.

Craftsman Heavy Duty Drill Driver with XCP

Cordless

New Heavy Duty Craftsman C3 XCP Cordless Drill Driver

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman is adding a new heavy duty XCP-powered drill driver kit to their C3 power tool line.

Craftsman C3 Li-Ion XCP Compact Battery

Cordless

New Craftsman C3 19.2V XCP Lithium-ion Battery Platform

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a new upgraded lithium-ion battery platform for their popular C3 19.2V cordless tool platform.

Porter Cable 20V PCC640 Impact Driver

Cordless

Porter Cable 20V Cordless Impact Driver PCC640

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max cordless impact driver features a whole lot of power and ergonomics in a compact, lightweight, and sub-$150 package.

SOG Zombie Avenger kit

Hand Tools

SOG Zombie Avenger Weapons Kit

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

If you’ve got money to burn, check out SOG’s new “Zombie Avenger” knife and tool kit.

Akro Mils Plastic Storage Bins

Made in USA

Akro-Mils Storage Bins Sale: Extra 20% Off

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking to stock up on storage bins? Amazon is having a 20%-off sale on Akro-Mils USA-made plastic stacking bins.

Harbor Freight Black Friday Ad 2012 Part 3

Tool Deals

Harbor Freight Black Friday 2012

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s a preview of Harbor Freight’s 2012 Black Friday sales flyer.

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