Archives for 2013

Last Chance Today-Only Deal: Bosch 12V PS31 Drill/Driver and 2x L-Boxx Combo Kit for $94

Jan 8, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Amazon’s crazy-good Bosch PS31 drill/driver and L-Boxx combo kit package is on sale once more, perhaps for the last time.

Awesome & Cool

High-Magnification Microscope Images of a Wood Toothpick

Jan 7, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of high-magnification images of a wood toothpick. Doesn’t look like something you want to put in your mouth, does it?

New Tools

Dremel Moto-Saw Preorder Sale

Jan 7, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Dremel’s new Moto-Saw will be available later this month and is currently discounted on Amazon, presumably as part of a preorder sale.

News

Home Depot, Milwaukee, and Makita Under Fire for Anti-Competitive Practices

Jan 4, 2013 Stuart 34 Comments

A recent lawsuit accuses Home Depot, Milwaukee Tools, and Makita Tools for their arrangements to block other retailers from carrying these popular power tools brands.

Announcements & Updates

2013 Site Changes and Call for Feedback

Jan 4, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Just a few notes about upcoming changes and a call for site feedback.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman “Pump” and “Rail” Weapon Multi-Tools

Jan 3, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

It looks like Leatherman will be coming out with two new multi-tools designed for weapons adjustments.

Storage & Organization

Rubbermaid Dunnage Rack Review

Jan 2, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Our first experience with Rubbermaid dunnage racks has been quite positive.

Rog on Skyshalo Tools at Home Depot are Really just Vevor: “Having tried a few of their tools, Vevor is on par with the HF Chicago Electric or Pittsburgh tools; not…”
Josh on Skyshalo Tools at Home Depot are Really just Vevor: “I ordered a skishalo pressure break bleeder from Home Depot and it was vivor. It was a pile of junk…”
KMR on Lowe’s Layoffs Said to Cut Hundreds of Jobs: “That’s an interesting thought. Lidar would allow a self driving car to map the position of traffic ahead and behind…”
Tucker on Lowe’s Layoffs Said to Cut Hundreds of Jobs: “I am curious what self driving cars will do during heavy snow and all of the human drivers have decided…”
blocky on Lowe’s Layoffs Said to Cut Hundreds of Jobs: “I enjoy reading your cases about the selective application of AI as a tool– people using their existing competency in…”
KMR on Lowe’s Layoffs Said to Cut Hundreds of Jobs: “Go somewhere there are Waymos and you’ll see completely autonomous self-driving cars are here _now_. I spent a week in…”