Archives for 2015

New Tools

The Coolbox Tool Box Has Everything But the Kitchen Sink

Jan 27, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

The Coolbox is a feature-rich tool box that has a built-in speaker system, power outlets, and rechargeable battery!

Mechanics' Tools

This Adapter Turns Your Ratchet into a Digital Torque Wrench

Jan 27, 2015 Benjamen 27 Comments

Here’s a digital torque wrench adapter that fits between any standard ratchet and sockets you already own.

Safety

Custom Leathercraft Foam Kneeling Pad

Jan 27, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Save your knees with a foam kneeling pad!

Accessories

Dewalt 20V Max USB Adapter

Jan 26, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Dewalt’s DCB090 power adapter works with their 20V Max and 12V Max battery packs and recharges your USB devices.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Bluetooth Radio

Jan 26, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V Bluetooth radio.

Knives

Ergonomic X-Acto Precision Knives

Jan 23, 2015 Benjamen 11 Comments

Did you know that X-Acto makes ergonomic precision knives? Until recently, neither did we. Here’s a quick look at both models.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Zero Tolerance Knives for 2015

Jan 22, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s a look at some of the new Zero Tolerance knives (and pens) that have been announced for 2015.

New Tools

Milwaukee Ball Bearing Tool Storage is Full of Convenient Features

Jan 22, 2015 Stuart 54 Comments

Here’s a quick look at MIlwaukee’s new ball bearing tool storage chest and cabinet.

Awesome & Cool

Leatherman Tread Multi-Tool Bracelet – and a Watch Too!

Jan 21, 2015 Stuart 82 Comments

Leatherman has announced their Tread multi-tool bracelet and Tread QM1 multi-tool watch, the first of their kind.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Signal – a New Outdoors and Survivalist Multi-Tool

Jan 21, 2015 Clayton M 21 Comments

Leatherman has announced the Signal, a new minimalist multi-tool designed for outdoors enthusiasts and survivalists.

Cordless

Deal: Makita 18V X2 Circular Saw with Free Batteries

Jan 20, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Makita’s 18V X2 circular saw is now being bundled with (2) free 3.0Ah batteries, perhaps for a limited time.

Cordless

Hakko Cordless Soldering Iron

Jan 20, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

The Hakko FX-901 is a battery-powered soldering iron with a couple of convenient features and decent-looking specs.

Cordless

Dewalt 40V Max Cordless Lawn & Garden Power Tools

Jan 19, 2015 Stuart 52 Comments

As you probably already heard, Dewalt is coming out with a new line of 40V Max cordless outdoor power tools. Here are some early details and thoughts.

Oscillating Tools

Deals: Dewalt Cordless Drill for $56, Porter Cable Oscillating Tool Kit for $49

Jan 19, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are two Monday morning deals – a Dewalt entry-level drill deal that might require some legwork, and a deal on a Porter Cable oscillating multi-tool kit.

Hand Tools

Libman Flow Thru Brush Broom with Water Valve and Telescoping Handle

Jan 19, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

This Libman “Flow Thru” brush broom has a hollow handle and on/off valve that adds water for your cleaning jobs.

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