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ToolGuyd > 2018 > December

Archives for December 2018

Harbor Freight Icon Pro Hand Tools 2019 Teaser

Mechanics' Tools

Harbor Freight to Launch new Premium ICON Tools and Storage in 2019

Dec 31, 2018 Stuart 84 Comments

Harbor Freight is launching premium ICON hand tools and storage products in 2019.

Dewalt Beverage Cooler

Made in USA

New Dewalt 5 Gallon Beverage Cooler

Dec 29, 2018 Stuart 38 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new 5 gallon beverage cooler.

Black Friday 2018 Image

Editorial

Observations About Tool Brands’ and Retailers’ Holiday 2018 Tool Promos

Dec 28, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

Here’s what I noticed about this year’s holiday season tool deals and promos.

Metabo HPT Grinder Kit

Editorial

More Metabo HPT Power Tools are Arriving at Retailers

Dec 27, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

More Metabo HPT tools are popping up online.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2804 Brushless Hammer Drill

Drills & Drivers

When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

When do you change your drill’s speed setting?

Dewalt DCH293R2DH Rotary Hammer

Tool Deals

Amazon End of the Year Tool Deals (12/2018)

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

There are some end of the year tool deals at Amazon.

Makita XCV11Z 18V Cordless HEPA Vacuum

New Tools

New Makita 18V Cordless Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum (XCV11)

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless 2 gallon HEPA-rated wet/dry vac.

Milwaukee Tool Deals of the Day Version 2 12-24-18

Tool Deals

Last-Chance Deal of the Day: Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Tape Measures, Hole Saw Set (12/24/18)

Dec 24, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Today only, there are a couple of Milwaukee tool deals.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Sliding Miter Saw in Closed Position

Cordless

Your Favorite Tools of 2018?

Dec 21, 2018 Stuart 124 Comments

Do you have any favorite tools of the year?

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2804 Brushless Hammer Drill

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen 3 Drill Overheating? Nope!, Not Mine

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

A few readers mentioned hearing about Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Gen 3 drill overheating, but I haven’t seen anything like this yet.

Anvil Tape Measure Markings with Calipers Check

Editorial

Double-Checking My Anvil Tape Measure’s Marking Widths

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

I suppose this is a good example of why it’s sometimes better to read a ruler or tape measure from 1″ instead of starting at zero.

Bosch Tools Deal of the Day 12-20-18

Cordless

Don’t Miss Today’s Bosch 12V Max Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (12/20/18)

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

Today only, save on these Bosch compact cordless power tool kits and bit set.

Anvil 6-foot Tape Measure Keychain

Layout & Measuring

I Bought an Anvil Tape Measure Keychain for $1

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

This is the cheapest tape measure I have ever used.

Milwaukee M12 Heated ToughShell Jacket 2018-2019

Work Clothes

Last Call on Milwaukee Heated Gear (Winter 2018-2019)

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee heated gear is selling out for the season.

Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Rotring Mechanical Pencil Deal of the Day (12/19/18)

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

This cool, classy, and well-made mechanical pencil is on sale, today only.

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