Archives for 2014

Editorial

Tool Backpacks – Yay or Nay?

Dec 31, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

What do you think about tool backpacks – are they useful, or do you find them to be mostly unappealing?

Editorial

Favorite New Tools of 2014?

Dec 30, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

Which are your favorite tool purchases from this past year?

New Tools

New Dewalt Lighted Tool Backpack

Dec 29, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new LED-lighted tool backpack.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Drill, Impact Driver, Radio Combo Kit

Dec 27, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Dewalt’s 20V Max compact hammer drill, impact driver, and jobsite radio combo kit is on sale for just $220, today only (12/27/2014).

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 25, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Happy Holidays!!

Power Tool Accessories

Best Wood-Cutting Jigsaw Blade?

Dec 24, 2014 Stuart 35 Comments

Which is your favorite all-around wood-cutting jigsaw blade?

Reader Question

Tool Gift Ideas for General Contractors?

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

What would make for great $20-30 tool-related gifts? What would you give, or what would you want to receive?

Awesome & Cool

True Utilities HandSpan: An Adjustable Wrench on Your Keychain

Dec 23, 2014 Benjamen 19 Comments

The HandSpan is a nifty keychain-sized adjustable wrench that also features a built-in screwdriver bit holder and measurement scales.

Editorial

6 Year-End Power Tool Gift Ideas

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of year-end power tool gift ideas for 2014!

Tool Deals

Lee Valley Free Shipping Promo – 12/23 thru 1/5/2015

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Lee Valley’s semi-annual free shipping sale has kicked off once again. Deal ends Jan 5th, 2015.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Tool News: 2.5Ah Battery, Brushless Drywall Screwdriver

Dec 22, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

In Europe, Bosch has announced two new additions to their 12V Max/10.8V compact cordless power tool platform – a 2.5Ah battery pack, and a brushless drywall screwdriver.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 12V Brushless Screwdriver Kit for $99

Dec 22, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch’s PS22 12V brushless screwdriver kit has dropped in price AND is eligible for an extra $25 savings. Today’s the last day of the promo (12/22/14)!

Layout & Measuring

Klein, Crescent, & Stanley are Top Tradesmen Faves in 2014

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

A recent poll by Tools of the Trade reveals some of tradesmen’s favorite brands in 2014.

Saws

Hot Deal: Bosch Barrel-Grip Jigsaw for $94!

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Bosch’s barrel-grip JS470EB jigsaw has dropped in price AND is eligible for their holiday $25 off $100+ promo.

Mechanics' Tools

PIG Form-A-Funnel: Not Your Father’s Funnel

Dec 19, 2014 Benjamen 12 Comments

The Form-a-Funnel is flexible, moldable, and can be used as a hands-free channel for drainage or filling tasks.

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