Archives for 2013

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Stanley 3-in-1 Utility Knife Multi-Tool

Oct 15, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Stanley’s new 3-in-1 utility knife multi-tool.

DIY & Home

Craftsman Electric Workshop Heater

Oct 15, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new compact electric heater.

Cordless

New Craftsman C3 19.2V Max Axess Auto Ratchet

Oct 14, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new C3 19.2V cordless Max Axess pass-thru style ratchet.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

New Clear Gorilla Tape

Oct 14, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Gorilla Tape has come out with a new clear version of their popular heavy duty repair tape.

New Tools

A New Case for all Your Black & Decker Matrix Tools

Oct 14, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Black & Decker came out with a new organizer that fits a Matrix power tool base and most Matrix modular tool attachments.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Craftsman Nextec Cordless Inflator Review

Oct 11, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

We reviewed Craftsman’s Nextec 12V portable inflator, an accessory we have grown to really appreciate and value.

New Tools

Festool Carvex Jigsaw Review Part 1: Price Justification?

Oct 10, 2013 Stuart 16 Comments

Is Festool’s new Carvex jigsaw worth its $350 price? We believe it is.

Screwdrivers

Deal: Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver Set for $10

Oct 10, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Kobalt’s Double Drive screwdriver set is on sale this month for just $10.

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 12V Max Li-ion Batteries, Just $25 Each

Oct 9, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

We found a great deal on Dewalt 12V Max Li-ion battery packs.

Cordless

Fluke VT04 Visual IR Thermometer

Oct 9, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Fluke has come out with a new upgraded “visual infrared thermometer” which has more software features and better resolution than their original model.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Knockout Punch Driver

Oct 8, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Milwaukee is soon coming out with a new M18 cordless battery-powered knockout punch driver.

Woodworking

Bessey KliKlamp – Ratcheting Bar Clamp

Oct 8, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

These Bessey KliKlamps ratcheting clamps are quick to use for light-to-medium duty woodworking and general purpose clamping tasks.

Cordless

Coming Soon: Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Band Saw and Grease Gun

Oct 8, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

Dewalt is soon coming out with a new cordless 20V Max band saw and a grease gun.

Editorial

Do You Use a Smartphone or Tablet for Your Projects or Work?

Oct 7, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Do you use modern mobile technology as part of your tool-related work or hobbies?

New Tools

New Dremel 4200 Platinum Edition Rotary Tool Kit

Oct 7, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Dremel has put together what looks to be the ultimate rotary tool kit.

Big Richard on Dewalt Launched a Lot of New Cordless Outdoor Power Tools: “Not at the moment, these all run on the standard Flexvolt 20v/60v batteries. There were rumors of a dedicated pouch…”
Jason on Dewalt Cordless Snow Shovel Reviews were so Bad: “That’s kind of what I was wondering if people are just expecting it to do too much or are using…”
Big Richard on Dewalt Launched a Lot of New Cordless Outdoor Power Tools: “They claim the trimmers/cutters have “18% more peak power than a 36CC gas model [Stihl FS 131]”. That is a…”
Andy on Dewalt Launched a Lot of New Cordless Outdoor Power Tools: “I wonder if they removed the Flexvolt (20V or 60V max) capability and have a line of dedicated 60V batteries…”
Stuart on Today I Learned that Sears is Still Selling Craftsman Tools: “Promotional focus can be cyclic, but retailers generally promote more of what customers express greater interest in. They look at…”
JMJR on Dewalt Cordless Snow Shovel Reviews were so Bad: “I was hoping Dewalt was going to come out with something like this, but when they revealed the final product,…”