Archives for 2015

It Has Begun: Some Holiday 2015 Tool Deals Started Today

Nov 1, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a quick rundown of Amazon’s early Holiday 2015 tool deals!

New Ryobi 18V One+ Power Tools for the 2015 Holiday Season

Oct 30, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a quick look at several new Ryobi 18V One+ cordless tools and a new accessory set. The new cordless tools include a hand vac with built-in charger, inflator, random orbit sander, and Bluetooth radio.

ToolGuyd Favorites

Have You Seen Our Super Awesome Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? You Can Help Out with Volume 2!

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Have you seen our Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? What do you think of it, and do you have a favorite tool that would be right at home in Volume 2?

Cordless

18V Cordless Drill Preferences – is a 3/8″ Chuck a Deal Breaker?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Would you buy an 18V or 20V Max cordless drill if it had a 3/8″ chuck size instead of 1/2″?

Power Tool Accessories

Which Miter Gauge Upgrade for a Table Saw or Router Table?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

John’s looking for some miter gauge recommendations to replace the dinky one that came with his portable table saw.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Kobalt Master Screwdriver Bit Set

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

This new Kobalt screwdriver bit set comes with 100 screwdriver bits of (almost?) all types and sizes.

Editorial

When is the Last Time You Bought a Corded Power Tool? Cordless?

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 79 Comments

Tell us about your recent power tool purchasing decision. Did you buy a corded tool, or cordless?

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Vacuums Can also Work on AC Power

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita has come out with 2 new vacuums that can run off of either cordless or AC power, but they’re not without tradeoffs.

Grinders & Sanders

New Dewalt Angle Grinder XP Ceramic Cutting Wheels and Flap Discs

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

In the mood to try new angle grinder and cut-off tool accessories? Dewalt just came out with new cutting wheels and flap discs that cost more but last longer.

New Tools

New Skilsaw Worm Drive… Table Saw!

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Skilsaw has come out with the world’s first portable worm drive table saw.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Late October 2015 Edition

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 44 Comments

This post has it all – tool deals, price drops, new tool preorder alerts, and a USA-made mini bit ratchet pre-review. Also, 2 questions: Do you like posts like this? What will you be buying soon?

New Tools

Kobalt Flip-Jaw “Traditional Pliers” Set

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

This new Kobalt pliers set comes with flip jaw pliers that pack 4 pliers and cutter heads into 2 tools.

New Tools

New Honda VersAttach System of Modular Outdoor Power Tools

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Honda VersAttach is a new modular handheld outdoor power tool system that offers 2 gas engine powerhead options and 6 different tool attachments.

Editorial

Angle Grinder Wheel Guards Aren’t Optional, but Do You Take Them off Anyway?

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Do you remove your angle grinder’s wheel guard before use?

Editorial

Let’s Talk About “Professional Appearance”

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 35 Comments

What do you for the sake of professional appearance?

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…”