Archives for 2017

The First Dewalt “Tool Connect” Tools Hit Amazon

Jun 13, 2017 Stuart 12 Comments

A few Dewalt Tool Connect tools just became available for preorder.

Milwaukee’s Next-Generation Battery Tech (Advanced Discussion)

Jun 12, 2017 Stuart 63 Comments

We now know where Milwaukee is headed in regard to next-generation cordless tool battery packs, but there’s a lot of speculations to be made.

New Tools

Milwaukee Packout Tool Boxes and Storage System, in Photos

Jun 12, 2017 Stuart 93 Comments

Here is everything you might want to know about Milwaukee’s new Packout tool storage system!

(Warning to mobile users on limited data plans: there are LOTS of photos. )

New Tools

New Milwaukee Packout Modular Tool Storage System

Jun 11, 2017 Stuart 41 Comments

Here is a quick first look at the new Milwaukee Packout modular tool storage system.

Tool Deals

(Sold Out) HOT Deal: Milwaukee M12 Drill and Impact Driver + 6.0Ah Battery Combo Kit for $99

Jun 10, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

We came across a hot deal on a Milwaukee M12 drill and impact driver bundle with bonus battery, but it’s now showing as sold out.

Cordless

The Top 5 New Milwaukee Tools from NPS17

Jun 9, 2017 Stuart 97 Comments

Here are some of the BEST new Milwaukee tools I saw at their NPS17 new product show.

Cordless

The HOTTEST New Tool from Milwaukee NPS17

Jun 9, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

I never would have guessed that this would be the hottest new tool release at Milwaukee’s NPS17!

New Tools

Dewalt Tap Drill Bits

Jun 8, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has come out with Impact Ready tap drills, which drill, tap, and countersink holes in one operation.

Editorial

Your Favorite Nut Driver Bits?

Jun 8, 2017 Stuart 46 Comments

Let’s talk about nut driver bits!

Cordless

Reader Question: Which Heavy Duty Cordless Reciprocating Saw for Demolition Work?

Jun 7, 2017 Stuart 60 Comments

Can anyone recommend a heavy duty reciprocating saw that offers long runtime?

Made in USA

New Dewalt ToughBox Jobsite Tool Boxes (Made in USA)

Jun 7, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new ToughBox jobsite tool boxes.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Mechanics Tool and Accessory Sets (6/7/2017)

Jun 7, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

There are several small Dewalt mechanics tool and accessory sets on sale, today only.

Tool Deals

Amazon’s Father’s Day 2017 Tool Deals

Jun 6, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a look at this year’s Father’s Day tool promos at Amazon!

Accessories

Kreg Accu-Cut Circular Saw Guide

Jun 6, 2017 David Frane 37 Comments

The new Kreg Accu-Cut turns almost any circular saw into a guided track saw.

Electrical Tools

Extech Electrical Test Kit, with Multimeter, Voltage Detector, Outlet Tester, for $20

Jun 6, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a basic electrical testing and troubleshooting tool kit, for $20.

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