Archives for 2014

Tool Deals

Lee Valley Free Shipping, Aug/Sept 2014

Aug 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

It’s that time of year again – Lee Valley’s free shipping event!

Pliers

The Amazing Knipex Pliers Wrench

Aug 28, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Knipex’s Pliers Wrenches are pricey, but extremely versatile additions to any tool box.

Electrical Tools

Milwaukee Manual Knockout Punch Set Now Available

Aug 27, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Milwaukee’s new manual knockout punch set, which includes punch and die pairs for conduit sizes 1/2″ thru 2″.

Cordless

Makita XPT03 Hybrid Impact Hammer Drill

Aug 27, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita’s XPT03 is a hybrid 4-in-1 cordless drill, hammer drill, impact driver, and non-impact screwdriver.

Cordless

New Makita XWT02 Brushless Impact Wrench

Aug 26, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless brushless compact 1/2″ impact wrench.

Mechanics' Tools

New Gearwrench 120XP Ratcheting Wrenches

Aug 26, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with new universal spline 120XP ratcheting wrenches that offer 3° swing arcs.

Made in USA

New StorTech Twist Tube Storage System

Aug 25, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Twist Tubes are a new type of modular storage system for small parts and tools.

DIY & Home

Makita’s Cheap and Lightweight Jigsaw for DIYers

Aug 25, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Makita’s 3.9A jigsaw is compact and surprisingly cheap.

Pliers

Crescent Cee Tee Bare Metal Combination Pliers

Aug 25, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Crescent Cee Tee pliers are proof that at least one manufacturer still markets bare metal-handled pliers.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Pelican 9000 LED Light Case

Aug 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Pelican has come out with a new Light Case, a combination LED worklight and small storage case.

Made in USA

Bondhus ColorGuard Hex Keys

Aug 22, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bondhus has come out with new ColorGuard color-coded hex keys.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 18V Drill and L-Boxx Combo Kit

Aug 22, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch’s 18V DDS181 cordless drill and L-Boxx combo kit is a great deal, if you don’t mind that it only comes with 1 Li-ion battery pack.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman “By the Numbers” Mini Pry Bar EDC Multi-Tools

Aug 21, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Leatherman has come out with 10 new one-part mini multi-tools that are made in the USA. They’re small enough for carrying in a pocket or attaching to a keychain, and are functional enough that you won’t leave ’em home.

New Tools

New Kreg Automaxx Bar Clamps

Aug 21, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Kreg has come out with new Automaxx self-adjusting locking pliers-style bar clamps.

Made in USA

Adventure Tool Company Shop Roll

Aug 21, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

The Adventure Tool Company Shop Roll is an American-made tool roll for extreme on-the-go hand tool protection.

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