Archives for 2015

Electrical Tools

New Wiha BiCut Cutters Have a Button-Activated Higher Leverage Cutting Mode

Feb 4, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

The new Wiha BiCut cutter has a power button that activates a higher leverage mode for cutting tougher materials.

Cordless

Ion Job Rocker, a Jobsite-Tough Radio and Bluetooth Speaker System

Feb 4, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Meet the Ion Job Rocker, a portable and rechargeable jobsite-tough radio and Bluetooth speaker system.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Suggestions Box & Questions About Site Changes (2015)

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 60 Comments

I’ve started to work on 2015 updates to ToolGuyd’s backend and its layout, look, and feel. Your input is DEFINITELY appreciated.

Editorial

Bosch’s Power Box 360 Radio Spotted on Arrow

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Cool, even superheroes like Bosch tools.

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ 6.5″ Cordless Circular Saw

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Ryobi’s new 18V One+ 6.5″ cordless circular saw.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Rev – a New Affordable Multi-Tool

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a First Look at Leatherman’s new affordable multi-tool, the REV.

Cordless

New Makita 12V Tile and Glass Cutting Saw

Feb 2, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 12V glass and tile cutter that’s based off of their 3-3/8″ trim saw design.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Sawzall Reciprocating Saw

Jan 30, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Milwaukee’s latest M18 cordless Sawzall reciprocating saw.

Editorial

What Would Happen to the Craftsman Brand if Sears Goes Bankrupt?

Jan 30, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

What would happen to Craftsman if Sears declares bankruptcy?

Cordless

I Spy Some New Ryobi 18V One+ Tools for 2015…

Jan 30, 2015 Stuart 54 Comments

Ryobi’s new promo video shows off some new 18V One+ tools for 2015. Here are the ones we’ve noticed, can you find more?

Electrical Tools

Klein Breaker Tracer Helps You Find the Right Breaker Without Resetting all Your Clocks

Jan 29, 2015 Benjamen 28 Comments

Klein’s ET300 circuit breaker finder helps to make it easier and a lot quicker to trace outlets to the proper breaker in a panel.

Cordless

New Ridgid Gen5X 18V Cordless Power Tools

Jan 29, 2015 Stuart 60 Comments

Ridgid has released a couple of details about their next-generation 18V “Gen5X” cordless power tool family.

Cordless

New Milwaukee Compact Brushless Drills and Impact Driver

Jan 28, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new M18 compact brushless drills and an impact driver that they say are most compact in their class and with the best power to weight ratio.

Drills & Drivers

New Klein Combination Drill and Tap Bit

Jan 28, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein has come out with new combination drill taps that can created threaded holes in a jiffy.

Layout & Measuring

ETape16 Digital Tape Measure

Jan 28, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

The ETape16 is a new digital tape measure that provides some convenient and time-saving functionality.

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