Archives for 2015

Cordless

Hot Deal: Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver w/ Wine Opener Kit

Dec 31, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’re looking for a quick, capable, and simple cordless screwdriver, this Skil iXO kit is on sale for just $20.

Cordless

Would You Use Cheaper Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Battery Packs?

Dec 30, 2015 Stuart 82 Comments

What do you think about off-brand cordless power tool battery packs?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Milwaukee Cordless Nailers? Answer: Coming Soon!

Dec 29, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

A reader wants to know – where are Milwaukee’s cordless nailers?! And Milwaukee responded with a teaser!

Cordless

The 10 Most Talked About New Tools of 2015

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are the 10 most talked about tools of 2015. Are you surprised?

DIY & Home

Telescoping Snow Shovel Roof Rake – Have You Used One?

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

A snow shovel roof rake is designed to make it easier to clear snow off your roof. Have you used one, or maybe something better?

News

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 25, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Pliers

Expanded Irwin 20% off Sale – Deal Ends Soon

Dec 24, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Amazon has expanded their Irwin 20% off discount promo to include a couple more premium pliers styles, and about 160 additional Irwin and Lenox hand tools and power tool accessories.

Plumbing

Watts Water Pressure Test Gauge Saved My Sanity

Dec 24, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

If you have suspicions that the water pressure in your house is too high or too low, a simple $10 water pressure gauge can easily confirm or disprove your fears.

Hand Tools

Nicholson Combination Chisel and Rasp Set

Dec 23, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

What do you think about these combination chisel rasps? 2-in-1 functionality, or impractical?

Tool Deals

End of Year Power Tool and Accessory Deals

Dec 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here are some end-of-year deals to part you from whatever remains of your 2015 tool budget. Please share your deal finds here!

Screwdrivers

Craftsman Mach 11 Pc Screwdriver Set Review

Dec 22, 2015 Benjamen 21 Comments

We reviewed the Craftsman Mach Series convertible screwdriver, which has a high-speed offset handle mode, and a high torque T-handle mode. Despite its imperfections, we still found it to be a neat design concept.

Awesome & Cool

6 New Craftsman Man Cave Accessories

Dec 22, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Check out these new Craftsman… man cave accessories.

Tool Deals

Reminder: $25 off $100 Bosch and Dewalt Discounts, and Some Others, are Ending Soon!

Dec 21, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

There’s only a little time left to get in on popular brands’ $25 off $100 and other holiday discount promos. These deals only come around once or twice a year.

Tool Deals

Deal of the Day: Discounts on “2015 Best Sellers” Tools

Dec 21, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s one of the last tool deals of the holiday season – discounts on Amazon’s top-selling tools!

Tool Deals

Price Drops on Some Lowes Holiday Deals

Dec 21, 2015 Benjamen 15 Comments

Lowes has dropped the prices on some of their holiday deals. Get them while they’re still in stock.

Tdot77 on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “Those look awesome! I like the slimmer bodies(hence Atomic) on these, especially the die grinders which are usually absurdly large…”
Saulac on I’m Optimizing My Workspace (Still) and Workflow: ““Another modular tool box system test stack will be headed my way sometime soon.” I demand some info right now.”
Blocky on I’m Optimizing My Workspace (Still) and Workflow: “For old school street photographers, there is an adage: zoom with your feet. I was an avid photographer 15 years…”
MM on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “Those look sweet, thanks for sharing. And I, at least, am happy they’re on 20V Max.”
chip hershberger on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “For carpentry its a Vaughn 20 oz. What I’ve used the most, a cut down to 18″ 6lb sledge with…”
Leo B. on I Gave up Searching for the Best Tools: “The best is subjective. Even in your picture, I don’t see too many of the hammers the really skilled carpenters…”