Archives for 2015

What Do You Think of… Milwaukee’s Sliding Miter Saw?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

What do you think of Milwaukee’s current 12″ sliding miter saw? It’s been on the market for a while – does it stand up to today’s competition?

Accessories

Deal: Snappy 5pc Essentials Set $15, 11/04/15 Only

Nov 4, 2015 Benjamen 1 Comment

This Snappy 5pc “Essentials” drill and driver but kit is on sale for $15, today only (11/04/15). It includes two countersink drills, a self centering bit, and two driver bits.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Needle-Tipped Dispensing Bottle for Precision Oiling

Nov 4, 2015 Benjamen 18 Comments

Need to dispense oil, solvent adhesives, or other fluids in a very precise and controlled manner? An applicator bottle with flat dispensing needle might do the trick.

Knives

Reader Question: How to Open Really Thick Cardboard Boxes?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Are there any hand or power tools for opening really thick cardboard boxes?

Cordless

Sneak Peek: Dewalt Next-Generation 20V Max Brushless Drill and Hammer Drill

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

Here is a first look at Dewalt’s new next-generation compact 20V Max brushless drill and hammer drill!

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2nd-Gen Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Kit!!

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Check out this hot pricing on Milwaukee’s latest M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver kit!

Cordless

Home Depot 2015 Holiday Cordless Combo Kit $100 and $150 Savings Promo

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless combo kit? Home Depot’s new holiday promo can save you some serious dough!

Pliers

Irwin’s Awesome Max-Leverage “PowerSlot” Cutters are on Sale, Upgrade Now!

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Irwin’s Max Leverage PowerSlot action diagonal cutters are included in Amazon’s 20% off holiday promo, making now a great time for you to try them out.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deal: Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool for $30

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Leatherman’s Skeletool is on sale at a fantastically low price, but it might require waiting or some legwork. Update: Deal is now available online!

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Impact Driver w/ 3 Speeds and Normal Chuck

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dewalt’s next-generation 20V Max brushless impact driver.

New Tools

Kobalt Self-Adjusting Compound Leverage Parallel Jaw Pliers

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new self-adjusting, compound leverage, and parallel jawed pliers.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M18 Drill Kit is Back at $99

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

It’s baaaack: Milwaukee’s M18 2606 drill/driver kit is on sale again, for just $99. The catch? It only comes with one Li-ion battery.

Hand Tools

Irwin Holiday Promotion: 20% Select Tools at Amazon

Nov 2, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

Over at Amazon save 20% off select Irwin and Lenox Tools, thru the end of the year. There are actually some decent hand tool buys eligible for this promo!

Test & Measurement

Amazon Deal of the Day: Etekcity IR Thermometers for Even Cheaper (11/2/15)

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day features a trio of inexpensive IR thermometers.

Tool Deals

Harbor Freight Black Friday 2015

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s what everyone is saying are Harbor Freight’s 2015 Black Friday sales flyer ad scans.

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…”