Archives for 2017

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Impact Wrench

Mar 2, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Hitachi just came out with a new 1/2″ brushless impact wrench, and it looks fantastic on paper.

Cordless

Worx Axis Transforms from Reciprocating Saw to Jig Saw

Mar 2, 2017 Benjamen 18 Comments

The new cordless Worx Axis converts from reciprocating saw to jig saw and back again.

Cordless

Deal: “New Lower Price” on Milwaukee M12 Rover LED Work Light

Mar 1, 2017 Benjamen 8 Comments

The Milwaukee M12 Rover compact LED flood light is on sale now for $69.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

And the Dewalt FlexVolt and Other Giveaway Winners Are…

Feb 28, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Rob, Rick, Justin – You’ve won!

Editorial

Milwaukee Rebate Update (Free Tool w/ Sawzall Blades and Hole Saws Purchase)

Feb 28, 2017 Stuart 41 Comments

I’ve received 1 of 3 Milwaukee Tool hole saw/Sawzall tool rebates so far.

DIY Projects

Brainstorming: How to Make Best Use of a Corner for a Workbench or Tool Cabinet

Feb 27, 2017 Stuart 52 Comments

My workbench build planning has hit a snag – how to best utilize a corner space?!

Awesome & Cool

New White Kobalt 41″ Tool Chest Combo

Feb 27, 2017 Benjamen 30 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new 41″ tool storage combo in white, and there are several other new colors if you’re willing to spend [a lot] more.

Cordless

Bosch 12V FlexiClick Drill Driver US Launch Update

Feb 24, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Some things have changed about Bosch’s US version of the 12V FlexiClick modular drill/driver.

Cordless

New Dewalt 40V Max Backpack Blower, and an Incredible Deal

Feb 24, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Here’s some quick info on Dewalt’s new 40V Max brushless backpack blower, which is inexplicably on sale at Amazon for $300 less than elsewhere.

New Tools

New Milwaukee 3/8″ Drive, Swivel-Head Ratchet and Socket Set

Feb 24, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new swivel head ratchet and socket set, aimed at contractors and priced at $70 for SAE or metric sets.

Cordless

Bosch 12V FlexiClick 5-in-1 Drill Driver

Feb 23, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Look what’ll soon be coming to town – a Bosch 12V FlexiClick multi-head drill/driver!

Hammers & Mallets

New Milwaukee Framing Hammers

Feb 23, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Milwaukee is driving straight into the framing hammer market with several new (and impressive) offerings.

Layout & Measuring

Swanson Savage No Slip Straight Edges

Feb 22, 2017 Benjamen 16 Comments

Swanson Savage straight edges offer a few features you won’t find on basic rulers.

Tool Deals

Amazon’s Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, & Jet Power Tool Deals

Feb 21, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

There’s a woodworking tool promo going on right now, with $20 off $100+ discounts and select tool discounts.

Accessories

Rockler Dust Right Vacuum Hose Reel

Feb 20, 2017 Benjamen 13 Comments

Rockler’s new Dust Right vacuum hose reel can store up to 40 feet of 1-1/2″ vacuum hose, keeping it neatly coiled and off the floor.

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