Archives for 2014

New Stanley FatMax Tool Cases

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Stanley’s new FatMax tool cases.

Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Drill, Impact, ToughSystem Tool Box Combo for $199

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt new cordless drill and impact driver combo kit comes bundled with a heavy duty tool box and a reasonable price tag.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Knipex Concreter’s Nippers

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

These Knipex concrete end nippers are on sale for just under $15.

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver, 2014 Edition

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new and better-than-ever Double Drive screwdriver for 2014.

New Tools

New Dewalt Mini HEPA Dust Extractor Vacuum

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new compact 8-gallon HEPA and RPP-complaint dust extractor vacuum.

Cordless

New Craftsman Bolt-On Drill Starter Kit, Tool Attachments, and 4Ah Battery

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Craftsman Bolt-On tools, attachments, and accessories that will be coming out in time for the 2014 winter holiday shopping season.

Layout & Measuring

Test Sample Giveaway: Bosch Bluetooth Laser Measuring Tool

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 121 Comments

This weekend only, we’re giving away our test sample of Bosch’s Bluetooth laser measuring tool, which has a max range of 330 feet!

Announcements & Updates

Tool “Giftaway” Announcement

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 70 Comments

Here are some details about the tool “giftaways” that ToolGuyd will be going on these next couple of months.

Wrenches

Engineer Thin Jaw Adjustable Wrench

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

This Japanese-made adjustable wrench has thin jaws that are just 2mm thick!

New Tools

Stanley Quick Vise

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Stanley has come out with a new clamp-on vise that offers quick adjustment and clamping.

Cordless

Ryobi Phone Works: Smartphone-Connected Tools

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 44 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new line of Phone Works tools that pair up with Android and iOS smartphones for readout, control, and enhanced functionality.

New Tools

Rockwell Combination Wood-Cutting Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade

Oct 8, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Rockwell has come out with a new all-in-one style of wood-cutting oscillating multi-tool blade.

New Tools

Ridgid Pro Organizer, Tool Box, and Gear Cart Review

Oct 8, 2014 Stuart 91 Comments

Here’s our full review of the new Ridgid Pro tool box system!

Made in USA

Rubbermaid Roughneck Storage Tote Failure

Oct 7, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

This is what plastic storage tote failure looks like.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 5.0Ah Battery

Oct 7, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 5.0Ah Li-ion battery pack.

Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Premium USA-made cabinets in this size are NOT worth the added cost, in my opinion. In my experience, you have…”
Andy on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I mentioned this in another comment, but lots of people modify their Harbor Freight carts like what you’re describing. They’re…”
Andy on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I’ve seen more than a few people combine a pair of the HF 5 drawer carts so it has drawers…”
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…”