Archives for 2017

New Ridgid Stealth-Black 18V Brushless Combo Kit (Limited Edition)

Nov 4, 2017 Stuart 53 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 18V brushless power tool combo kit, featuring a stealth-black and hint-of-orange color scheme.

New Tools

New Husky Mobile Workbench is Larger, with More Drawers and Adjustable Height Top

Nov 2, 2017 Stuart 44 Comments

Husky has just come out with a new fully-loaded 72″ 18-drawer mobile workbench.

New Tools

Deal: Milwaukee Packout Tool Box Combo

Nov 2, 2017 Stuart 57 Comments

Be on the lookout for this deal on Milwaukee’s Packout rolling tool box combo bundle.

Cordless

New Promo Milwaukee M18 Brushless Impact Driver Kit!

Nov 1, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Milwaukee has a new promo M18 brushless impact driver kit, and it looks like it will be a GREAT buy later in the season.

Editorial

I Don’t Like “Syndicated” and Aggregated User Reviews

Nov 1, 2017 Stuart 50 Comments

How does a newly launched seasonal product have 100 5-star reviews on the day it’s on sale as a “special buy deal of the day?”

Cordless

Home Depot Tool Review Roundup (Q3 2017) – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid Cordless Tools, and Bosch Drill Bits

Oct 31, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s what we have to say about several cordless power tools (and some accessories) that Home Depot sent our way.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hammer Drill or Impact + PACKOUT Case for $99

Oct 31, 2017 Benjamen 25 Comments

Get a Milwaukee M12 Fuel brushless impact driver or hammer drill 1-battery kit, plus a Packout organizer, for less than $100.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

FlexVolt Cordless Air Compressor Review

Oct 31, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Ben puts the Dewalt FlexVolt cordless air compressor to the test on a home remodeling project, and also tested its run time.

Grinders & Sanders

Diablo SandNet – Universal Style Mesh Sandpaper

Oct 30, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Who says that sandpaper has to be sandpaper? Diablo’s SandNet mesh discs are something different.

New Tools

Kobalt Pro90 Ratchets

Oct 27, 2017 Stuart 54 Comments

Kobalt’s out with some new 90-tooth ratchets, and the set of 3 ratchets is priced at $30.

Hand Tools

Save on This Stanley Tool Set, Today Only (10/26/2017)

Oct 26, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

Today only, there’s a deal on a Stanley 65pc homeowners tool kit. (Plus, a poor attempt at overselling it. Could you do better?)

Hand Tools

New Lowes and Craftsman Tools Partnership

Oct 26, 2017 Stuart 90 Comments

In a few months, you’ll be finding some new Craftsman tools on the shelves at Lowes.

Cordless

New Black & Decker GoPak 12V Max Tool Battery Doubles as a Phone Charger

Oct 25, 2017 Benjamen 17 Comments

The new Black & Decker GoPak 12V Max cordless power tool system is centered around a new USB-charging battery pack that doubles as a power bank.

Editorial

Maybe I Overreacted with My Comment Call-Out, but Here’s Why

Oct 25, 2017 Stuart 59 Comments

Comment moderation, fun stuff.

Layout & Measuring

Deals of the Day: Dewalt Laser Level Bundle, Small Butcher Block, Garage Storage Products (10/24/17)

Oct 24, 2017 Stuart 12 Comments

There are a few noteworthy deals for today.

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