Archives for 2015

New for Preorder: Ridgid Gen5X Combo, Dewalt Brushless Screwgun, & Bosch 12V Vac

Mar 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Looking to buy a Ridgid Gen5X combo kit, Dewalt brushless screwgun, or Bosch 12V vac? They might not be immediately available yet, but they’re available for ordering so you can get in line.

Tool Deals

Get Ready: Buy Veritas Woodworking Tools, Get Free Bonus Lee Valley Gift Cards

Mar 20, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Get your wallets ready – Lee Valley is holding a special Veritas Bonus Even promo next week, where you can get 15% back in gift cards with $100+ Veritas product purchases. There are a few exclusions.

New Tools

Watch this Video: Bosch REAXX GTS1041A Safety Table Saw

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s some promo footage of the new Bosch REAXX flesh-detecting and (hopefully) finger-saving portable table saw.

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Facom tools? Here’s our experience with them.

Cordless

It’s Official: New Bosch Brushless Impact Driver and Wrenches

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are some early details on Bosch’s new 12V Max and 18V cordless brushless impact tools

Cordless

New Bosch Thermal Imaging Camera and “Thermo Detector”

Mar 18, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Bosch’s new thermal imaging camera and “thermo detector.”

Storage & Organization

Pegboard with Bungee Cord?

Mar 17, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about pairing bungee cord with pegboard?

New Tools

This just in – Bosch is coming out with a new portable saw – the ReaXX GTS1041A – that is engineered with flesh-detection technology to help keep users end the day with as many fingers, hands, and limbs that they started it with.

Accessories

GardenSharp Tool Sharpener

Mar 16, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

Spring is nearly here. This AccuSharp sharpener will help you get your lawn & garden tools ready for another season of use.

Accessories

New Rockler Auto-Locking T-Track Clamps

Mar 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

These new Rockler T-track clamps are handy additions to any T-track clamping or jig setup.

Shop Essentials

Size Matters. How Big Should a Workbench Be?

Mar 13, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

How big should a workbench be?

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Rotary Hammer

Mar 13, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

Here’s a quick sneak peek at a new Ryobi 18V One+ rotary hammer that might be coming out soon.

Videos

Laurel and Hardy Crazy Woodworking Shop Antics (Video)

Mar 12, 2015 Stuart 2 Comments

Eager for a 20 minute break? Here’s an amusing Laurel & Hardy episode where the comedic duo work in a woodworking shop.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Combo w/ FREE Bonus 4.0Ah Battery or Sawzall!

Mar 12, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s the scoop on two new special M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver combos that come with your choice of a free XC battery pack or Sawzall reciprocating saw.

Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Sheet Metal Tools: Tinner Snips, a Seamer, and a Crimper

Mar 11, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with some new tinner snips and sheet metal forming tools. Some sport classic designs, while others have some innovative and appealing features.

Drills & Drivers

Schroeder Hand Drill – a Modern Old School Tool for Boring Small Holes

Mar 11, 2015 Benjamen 20 Comments

Sometimes drilling a hole doesn’t require power tools. This Schroeder hand drill is small, but capable – and often preferred – for drilling smaller holes in wood.

Editorial

What Do You Think About Craftsman and Sears? Your Voice WILL Be Heard!

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 177 Comments

Got something to say about Craftsman and Sears’, with respect anything about their tools? Now’s the time, and here’s the place.

Announcements & Updates

Massive Site Layout Changes are Coming

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 41 Comments

Changes to the ToolGuyd look and feel are a-coming.

Editorial

Oops… Correction – PB Swiss Twisters are $66 and $70 – Does That Change Your Mind?

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

PB Swiss’s Twister ratcheting screwdrivers are a lot cheaper by themselves then as part of their $150 sets. Are you all still uninterested in seeing these reviewed?

Editorial

How to Become a Tool Reviewer, Blogger, or YouTuber

Mar 9, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

So, you want to be a tool blogger, reviewer, or YouTuber? Here are a couple of frequently asked questions and answers.

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