Archives for April 2013

Flashlights & Worklights

New Maglite Mag-Tac Tactical LED Flashlights

Apr 30, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Maglite has come out with two new high performance tactical LED flashlights.

Cordless

Ridgid Jobsite Radio

Apr 29, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Ridgid’s jobsite radio has good looks and an appealing feature set. Bonus: it comes with a wireless remote control!

New Tools

New Craftsman Special Edition Harley-Davidson Tool Boxes

Apr 26, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Craftsman special edition Harley-Davidson tool storage products.

Made in USA

Ernst Freestanding Wrench Holder

Apr 25, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s something different – a freestanding portable wrench holder that doesn’t take up much space.

Cordless

Free Bosch 18V Li-ion Battery with New Cordless Tool Purchase

Apr 25, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Buy a select Bosch 18V cordless power tool, get an extra battery pack for FREE.

Cordless

Cordless Power Tool Battery Specs for Popular Brands

Apr 24, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

We couldn’t find a comprehensive listing of cordless power tool battery specs anywhere, so we put one together.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Stanley 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver

Apr 24, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

A pocket screwdriver is handy for working with smaller fasteners on-the-go and in the shop. This one’s a favorite.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Single-Use Krazy Glue Tubes

Apr 24, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

For infrequent repairs, single-use Krazy glue bottles are the better way to go.

Knives

TSA Small Knife Guidelines Have Been Delayed

Apr 23, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Just an FYI: the new small knife guidelines the TSA planned to go into effect on April 25th are being delayed.

Hammers & Mallets

Review: Craftsman Punch and Chisel Holder

Apr 23, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

We reviewed Craftsman’s chisel and punch holder, a great accessory if you use cold chisels or punches a lot.

Flashlights & Worklights

DieHard 6AA Extreme LED Flashlight Review

Apr 22, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

We reviewed DieHard’s “extreme” 6AA LED flashlight.

Editorial

Top 5 Recent Tool Innovations That WOWed Us

Apr 22, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here are 5 recent tool developments that stand out as being especially innovative.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Buy Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tool Kit, Get a Free Battery

Apr 20, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Buy a select M12 cordless tool kit, get an extra battery for free!

Editorial

Buyer Beware, or How I Almost Accidentally Bought a Radioactive Rock

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 31 Comments

A not very tool-related story about how I almost accidentally bought a radioactive rock.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Impact Driver Review

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s our review of the Milwaukee M12 Fuel impact driver, which we found to be exceptionally well-designed.

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