Archives for 2017

New Tools

New Bosch Colt GKF125CE Router is Coming Soon

Oct 24, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Bosch’s next-generation Colt palm router is finally launching!

Made in USA

New Lenox Tool Cabinet at Lowes

Oct 23, 2017 Stuart 65 Comments

There’s a new Stanley Black & Decker Lenox mobile workbench at Lowes, and it’s said to be made in the USA.

Grinders & Sanders

Makita Xtract Vac Wet/Dry Vacuum Hands-On

Oct 23, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

We had some hands-on and observational time with a Makita dust vac.

Hand Tools

Why Buy a Wera Tools 2017 Advent Calendar?

Oct 23, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Wera Tools’ 2017 advent calendar tool set is still available. Should you buy one?

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Megapro T-Handle Ratcheting Screwdriver

Oct 20, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

There’s a new Megapro T-handle ratcheting screwdriver, featuring a gearless mechanism.

Cordless

New Harbor Freight Bauer Cordless Tools, Now Available at Amazon??

Oct 20, 2017 Stuart 49 Comments

Why is Amazon selling Harbor Freight cordless power tools at inflated prices?

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Trimmer, Blower, and Starter Kit (10/19/2017)

Oct 19, 2017 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a good fall cleanup (or early Spring upgrade) Dewalt brushless trimmer and blower kit, on sale today only.

Accessories

New Kreg Clamping Products: Inline Clamp and Bench Clamp Base

Oct 19, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

Kreg’s coming out with a new inline clamp, and a new clamping base attachment.

Power Tools

Bosch $20 off $100+ Select Woodworking Tools Insta-Coupon

Oct 19, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Amazon has some Bosch essential woodworking power tools eligible for instant $20 off $100+ discount.

Cordless

HOT Deal: Bosch Flexiclick Multi-Head Drill Kit (Save $30)

Oct 18, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

The Bosch 12V Max Flexiclick 5-in-1 drill/driver system appears to be on sale for $30 off.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Bosch 12V Max Brushless Drill and Screwdriver Kits (10/18/2017)

Oct 18, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

Today only, Amazon has a deal on Bosch 12V Max brushless drill and screwdriver kits.

New Tools

New Delta Cruzer Sliding Miter Saws with “ROBOT ARMS”

Oct 18, 2017 Stuart 57 Comments

The new Delta Cruzer sliding miter saws look to take an already innovative design a big step forward.

Cordless

World’s Second-Ever Cordless Table Saw: Metabo 18V x 2 with 10″ Blade and Built-in Stand

Oct 18, 2017 Stuart 45 Comments

Whoa, check out Metabo’s new 18V x 2 cordless portable table saw, with built-in wheels, stand, and dust extraction.

Cordless

Hitachi MultiVolt – a New FlexVolt-Like 36V Cordless Power Tool System

Oct 17, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Hitachi’s new MultiVolt 36V cordless power tool platform offers FlexVolt-like battery compatibility.

Cordless

Hitachi Drops the Price of High Capacity Battery Packs – Will Other Brands Follow?

Oct 17, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Hitachi’s 18V 3.0Ah compact battery pack is priced at an incredibly low dollar-per-amp-hour ratio. Is this something we might see from other brands?

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