Archives for 2017

Accessories

Cool Idea: Ryobi 18V+ Battery Connection Tool Lanyard

Sep 6, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

This is a neat idea for hanging up your Ryobi 18V One+ cordless power tools, but it doesn’t seem to be for sale here.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Brushless Planer

Sep 5, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Bosch (Europe) is coming out with a new 12V brushless planer.

Cordless

Bosch Kicks Their 18V Battery Tech up to 7.0Ah and Further

Sep 5, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has kicked things up a notch with their new 18V battery packs.

Cordless

New Bosch 12V Cordless Brushless Edge Router!

Sep 5, 2017 Stuart 46 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new 12V cordless brushless edge router.

Tool Deals

Acme Save Up to 15% Labor Day Sale

Sep 1, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

*Fist bump* there’s a new Acme Tools coupon offer where you can save up to 15%.

Cordless

Dewalt Portable Power Station Update – I Still LOVE IT!

Aug 31, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt’s Portable Power Station is still as convenient and useful as I anticipated it would be a year ago.

Editorial

How Do You Dispose of Dull Utility Knife Blades?

Aug 30, 2017 Stuart 73 Comments

Do you use a bulk dispenser pack with disposal slots, a DIY disposal container, or do you just chuck ’em in trash?

New Tools

New Rockler Vacuum Clamp Pods

Aug 29, 2017 Benjamen 17 Comments

Rockler introduced new vacuum clamps that can be fast to use while providing full access to the top of your workpiece.

New Tools

New Sears Craftsman 65″ 13-Drawer Workbench

Aug 29, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Sears Craftsman came out with a new 65″ 13-drawer workstation.

Cordless

USB Charging Adapter or Power Bank?

Aug 28, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

USB power bank vs. cordless power tool battery and USB charging adapter? Which do you prefer?

Cordless

New Milwaukee Rover RedLithium USB LED Personal Worklight

Aug 28, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new rechargeable Rover LED personal worklight, and it’s amazing!

Accessories

Bosch 18V USB Power Source

Aug 25, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Bosch has [finally] come out with a new 18V USB charging adapter!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Air Compressors, Nailers, Etc. (8/25/17)

Aug 25, 2017 Stuart 5 Comments

There are some compressor and nailer deals, today only.

Knives

Deal of the Day: Kershaw Link USA-Made Knife for $31 (8/24/2017)

Aug 24, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

A selection of USA-made Kershaw Link knives are on sale today only, for $27 to $31.

Cordless

I Wish I Could Tell You About the New Ryobi Tools Coming Out!

Aug 24, 2017 Stuart 72 Comments

Ryobi’s got some new tools coming out, and although I can’t tell you about them yet, I needed an outlet for my excitement!

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