Archives for 2013

Stanley FatMax Folding Utility Knife

Sep 5, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Stanley’s new FatMax folding utility knife is compact and solidly built.

Review in Progress: 909’s New Advanced 12V TOUCH Drill

Sep 5, 2013 Stuart 17 Comments

909 is coming out with new touch-controlled drills and drivers that are unlike any drills or drivers you have ever used before.

Drills & Drivers

Giveaway: Makita Impact Gold Screwdriver Bit Set!

Sep 4, 2013 Stuart 84 Comments

We’re giving away (2) Makita Impact Gold screwdriver bit sets! Entries will be accepted thru 9/12/13.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Dewalt Multi-Tools

Sep 4, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with 2 new multi-tools, a 16-in-1 compact pocket tool, and an 8-in-1 bottle opener multi-tool.

New Tools

New Dewalt Locking Pliers

Sep 4, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of locking pliers with aggressive teeth and secondary locking feature.

Pliers

Free Irwin GrooveLock Pliers with Trade-In

Sep 3, 2013 Stuart 24 Comments

Lowes and Irwin are holding a promo this month where you can trade in your used tongue and groove pliers for free GrooveLock pliers.

New Tools

New Bosch Carbide-Tipped Heavy Duty Oscillating Tool Cutting Blade

Sep 3, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new heavy duty carbide-tipped oscillating cutting blade for cutting metal and other everyday construction materials.

DIY & Home

Stanley TwinTec Multi-Wrench Action Video

Sep 1, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s a new video showing the Stanley TwinTec ratcheting adjustable socket wrench in action.

Cordless

Labor Day Sale: Milwaukee M18 Drill/Driver Kit for $99

Aug 30, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee’s M18 1/2″ cordless drill/driver kit is currently available for just $99.

New Tools

Cylinder Mill – a Cylinder-Shaping Table Saw Accessory

Aug 30, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

The Cylinder Mill is a table saw accessory that quickly shapes logs and beams into cylindrical shapes.

Hammers & Mallets

New Estwing Ultra Hammers

Aug 30, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Estwing has come out with two new Ultra Series hammers that are designed to swing fast and hard without tiring you out.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 12V Drill, Impact Driver, Jobsite Radio, L-Boxx Combo Kit

Aug 29, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

We came across a hot deal on a nicely equipped Bosch 12V cordless power tool and storage combo.

Editorial

Beta Tools are Coming Back to the USA

Aug 29, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Beta tools are coming back to the USA, and you can expect to see plenty of reviews here in the near future!

Electrical Tools

Tested: Klein’s new Rugged and Waterproof Multimeter

Aug 28, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Here are a couple of our first impressions on Klein’s new rugged MM500 digital multimeter.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Coming Soon: Bostitch Mechanics & Automotive Air Tools

Aug 28, 2013 Stuart 23 Comments

Bostitch is coming out with new mechanics tools and air tools, which will soon be available at Walmart.

RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “That’s really helpful. Thanks for taking time to respond — thorough and informative. Good to hear that it’s working well.…”
blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The fact that this is to be bolt-assembled by the end user implies modularity. Wouldn’t this be a compelling system…”
Nathan on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Like said mechanics carts see them in hangars and shops. The bottom area is often for chemicals or parts. And…”
Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “The plastic is holding up pretty well, at least as well as the diamond plate-covered engineered wood of my old…”
RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Stuart, what do you think of your Beta cabinet?How’s the ABS long term, particularly on the top edges? Curious what…”
frobo on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “That makes sense. Maybe the manufacturers of these carts are missing an opportunity by not offering an add-on drawer kit…”