Archives for 2013

Which 10″ Miter Saw Blade Works Best for Cutting Aluminum?

Dec 6, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader asked about 10″ non-ferrous miter saw blades. Here you’ll find our response, and please chime in if you agree or your opinion differs!

Storage & Organization

Hot Deal: Husky 3 Tool Bag Combo for $20

Dec 6, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

This Husky 3-piece tool bag set is on sale for just $20.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kobalt Clench Wrench and Utility Knife Multi-Tool

Dec 6, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Kobalt’s new multi-tool features an adjustable ratcheting wrench on one end, and a mini utility knife on the other.

New Tools

Festool Cantilever Systainer Tool Box Review

Dec 5, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed Festool’s new 499901 cantilever Systainer tool box. There are things we like and don’t like about it, but overall it’s a very well made product.

Cordless

New Bosch (EU) 10.8V/12V Max Cordless Tools: Circular Saw, Jigsaw, Rotary Tool

Dec 5, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Bosch (EU) has announced a couple of highly anticipated additions to their 10.8V/12V Max line of cordless compact power tools.

New Tools

Deal: Dewalt TwinTec Ratcheting Socket Wrench for $19

Dec 5, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt’s TwinTec ratcheting adjustable socket wrench has dropped in price to $19. As far as dog bone wrenches go, this is one of the best we’ve seen.

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Stanley Powerlock Tape Measure Set for $10

Dec 4, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

This Stanley 4pc Powerlock tape measure set is a “special deal” this month for just $9.88.

New Tools

Skil Ratch-N-Lock Pliers

Dec 4, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Skil’s Ratch-N-Lock pliers are said to be the world’s first self-adjusting ratcheting locking pliers.

Cordless

Save Big: Bosch 12V Kits and Combo Deals

Dec 4, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

We came across a couple of decent Bosch 12V cordless power tool deals that almost make up for the absence of good Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Hand Tools

Hot Deal: Wera Tool Bundle Advent Calendar for $20

Dec 4, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Wera’s 2013 advent calendar tool bundle has dropped in price from ~$50+ to just $19.50.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Recommended: Zero Tolerance 0801 Rexford Flipper Folding Knife

Dec 3, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

The Zero Tolerance 0801 Rexford flipper folding knife is an elegant high performance knife to consider adding to your holiday wishlist.

Made in USA

Later Today: Grace USA-Made Gun Care Screwdriver Set Deal

Dec 3, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

This Grace 8pc hollow ground gun care slotted tip screwdriver set will be on sale on Amazon later this afternoon.

Editorial

Share Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tool Buys!

Dec 3, 2013 Stuart 27 Comments

So… what did you buy during the flurry of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? What might still be on your list?

Storage & Organization

Hot Deal: Dewalt ToughSystem Tool Storage Cases

Dec 3, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

We came across crazy-good prices on Dewalt ToughSystem tool boxes, plus they’re eligible for an additional discount!

Cordless

Hot Deal: Porter Cable 20V Max Li-ion Drill/Driver Kit for $70

Nov 30, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

This Porter Cable 20V Max 1-battery drill/driver kit is one of the better budget drill bargains we’ve seen this season.

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