Archives for 2013

Craftsman AirBoss Portable Air Compressor

Sep 26, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman’s new AirBoss is a compact portable air compressor that looks well suited for tire inflation and other light duty air tool usage.

Oscillating Tools

Hot Deal: Bosch Oscillating Multi-Tool for Under $100!

Sep 25, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Bosch’s MX25 oscillating multi-tool kit is on sale, today only (9/25/13) for just under $100!

Made in USA

Giveaway: Stack-On Steel Tool Box

Sep 24, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Our open-prize giveaway ends in a few days. Don’t know what to ask for? How about a nice new Stack-On steel tool box?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Multi-Tool

Sep 24, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new M18 cordless oscillating multi-tool.

Editorial

Trick or Treat? Here’s Some Meat…

Sep 23, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Do you think it’s weird to give out meat snacks on Halloween?

Hammers & Mallets

Dead On Tools Steel Hammer

Sep 23, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Dead-On’s Steel Hammer looks like today’s high velocity hammers, but is actually an older design.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

Another “Tell Us What You Want to Win” ToolGuyd Giveaway

Sep 20, 2013 Stuart 70 Comments

You know those books where you can choose your own adventure? This is ToolGuyd’s second-ever “choose your own prize” giveaway.

Cordless

Bosch RHH181 18V Brushless Rotary Hammer

Sep 20, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for an 18V brushless rotary hammer with the high performance and long runtime you can expect from brushless engineering? Here’s a quick look at the Bosch RHH181.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Rotary Hammer

Sep 20, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new M18 5/8″ SDS rotary hammer that looks to be lightweight and super compact.

Cordless

Is Dewalt Phasing Out 18V Tools and Batteries?

Sep 19, 2013 Stuart 68 Comments

Is Dewalt phasing out their 18V cordless tools and batteries? I really don’t think so.

Cordless

Craftsman Brushless Drill Torque Specs Update

Sep 19, 2013 Stuart 16 Comments

Specs Update – Craftsman’s new 19.2V C3 brushless drill/driver will deliver up to 600 in-lbs of torque.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Milwaukee Snap-Off Utility Knives

Sep 18, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of snap-off blade utility knives.

Layout & Measuring

Deal of the Day: Bosch Compact Distance Measuring Tool ($63)

Sep 18, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s your chance to snag a good laser measuring tool at a great price.

Grinders & Sanders

Where to Buy Ridgid Sanding Sleeves?

Sep 17, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are a few places where you can find replacement sanding sleeves for Ridgid’s benchtop sander, as well as other models that work with 4-1/2″ sleeves.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Hitachi 12V Cordless Right Angle Impact Driver & Drill + Rotary Tool Kits

Sep 17, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

We came across great deals on two Hitachi 12V compact cordless tool kits.

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