Archives for 2013

Cordless

Coming Soon: Bosch (UK/EU) 10.8V (12V Max) Brushless Drill and Screwdriver

Aug 15, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Bosch (UK/EU) is coming out with their first-ever brushless 10.8V (12V Max) drill/driver and screwdriver.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Review: Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool

Aug 15, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

We reviewed our excellent and much-loved Leatherman Wave multi-tool.

New Tools

New Veritas Scratch Awls

Aug 14, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Veritas came out with new Japanese-style awls that feature replaceable hardened steel tips.

Cordless

Free Milwaukee M12 Tool with Kit Purchase

Aug 13, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Deal of the month: free bonus Milwaukee M12 tool with select tool kit purchases.

Safety

CamelBak Hi-Viz Hydration Pack

Aug 13, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

CamelBak’s Hi-Viz hydration pack looks like a good solution for fending off thirst at construction sites and roadsides.

Made in USA

Giveaway: Westling Socket Organizer Trays (Made in USA)

Aug 13, 2013 Stuart 99 Comments

August 2013 giveaway: enter now for a chance to win a sweet set of American-made CNC-machined socket organizers!

Cordless

New Makita 18V Drill/Driver Kit With 1-Battery

Aug 12, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita recently came out with a new 1-battery compact drill kit that’s very reasonably priced at just $99.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zebralight H502W LED Headlamp Review

Aug 10, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

We reviewed the Zebralight H502W – an incredibly superb compact flashlight and headlamp with neutral white LED illumination.

Cordless

Predictions: Dewalt 20V Brushless Premium Drill or Hammer Drill – Yes, No, Maybe?

Aug 9, 2013 Stuart 38 Comments

Readers often email in asking whether I think Dewalt will soon come out with a brushless version of their heavy duty premium drill and hammer drill. Here are some thoughts on the matter.

New Tools

New Fein Multi-Mount Oscillating Tool Blades

Aug 9, 2013 Stuart Discuss

Fein has come out with new Multi-Mount MultiMaster oscillating multi-tool accessories that fit other brands’ oscillating tools.

Cordless

Review: Dewalt 8V Gyroscopic Cordless Screwdriver

Aug 8, 2013 Stuart 43 Comments

We reviewed Dewalt’s latest innovation – their 8V Max gyroscopic cordless screwdriver.

Power Tool Accessories

Deal of the Day: Select Bosch Power Tool Accessories Sets

Aug 8, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Amazon, a couple of Bosch power tool accessory sets are heavily discounted, today only (8/8/13).

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Readership Update (August 2013)

Aug 7, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s a quick look at how ToolGuyd has grown over the years.

New Tools

New Bosch Oscillating Tool Depth Stop Kit

Aug 7, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Bosch came out with a new adjustable depth stop kit that fits their latest oscillating multi-tools.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Jobsite Radio DCR018

Aug 6, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new compact jobsite radio, the DCR018, which is smaller and lighter than their recently released DCR015.

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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…”
Jason on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Just in time for Halloween? Could see some Vikings fans wanting it in their garage I guess”
Stuart on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “I think the Dewalt ToughSystem could be excellent for that.”
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