Archives for 2015

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Extreme Grip Ball Hex Key Sets with Diamond-Coated Tips

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

This is different: diamond coated ball end hex key sets from Craftsman.

Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

DIY Projects

Need Woodworking or Other DIY Project Inspiration? Go to IKEA

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

When struck trying to plan out your next woodworking or DIY project, why not head to IKEA for inspiration?

Editorial

Why Spend More for Certain Brand Name Tools?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

What brands or types of tools are you inclined to spend more on?

Bit Holders & Drivers

Can You Recommend a Good Computer Repair Kit or Bit Set?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Can you recommend a good computer repair and maintenance tool kit?

Tool Deals

Hot Deal: Loc-Line 2.5″ Vacuum Hose Sections

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

A reader wrote in about incredibly good pricing on Loc-Line’s 2.5″ flexible vacuum hose!

Oscillating Tools

Fein Cordless SuperCut Oscillating Tool Kit Mega Deal!

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a great deal on Fein’s cordless SuperCut oscillating tool kit!

New Tools

Milwaukee 2267-20 IR Thermometer Review

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Find out what’s hot and what’s cold about Milwaukee’s latest compact IR thermometer.

Flashlights & Worklights

Coast FL60 LED Headlamp Review: Day 1

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

We took Coast’s new FL60 wide beam LED headlamp for a quick spin, and so far so good!

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Accessories

Hobby Creek Modular Hose “Third Hand” Kit

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Hobby Creek has come out with a 4-flex-armed helping hands kit for soldering and working with small parts.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Angle Grinder with “Auto Mode Option”

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Hitachi’s new 18V cordless brushless angle grinder looks good all around, but has an especially interesting feature – an auto mode option that slows the tool down when it’s not actively being used and under load.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-October 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s a bunch of short topics all strung together: a Bosch drill price drop, Metabo 5-min WOW factor, new Milwaukee M18 LED lights are nearing release, we want to hear your review requests, and a Fein 18V drill/driver kit deal is still ongoing (for now).

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Stuart on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “That was a huge hurdle, and became proof to myself that I was serious about decluttering and shedding redundancy and…”
S on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “Thanks!”
S on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I have that same tool box in my garage. I knew what I was getting into as I have 2…”
S on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Being a mechanic service cart, the lower section is usually reserved for larger bulky items or blow-molded case kit items-vacuum…”