Archives for December 2018

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.

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.

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.

Editorial

More Metabo HPT Power Tools are Arriving at Retailers

Dec 27, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

More Metabo HPT tools are popping up online.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Cordless

Your Favorite Tools of 2018?

Dec 21, 2018 Stuart 124 Comments

Do you have any favorite tools of the year?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

KokoTheTalkingApe on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: ““Nano precision”? So a billionth of what, a mile? I am curious about how the blade lock works though.”
Wayne R. on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Sticking with Stanley.”
Nathan on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “So where is the design file so you can print your own for 5 dollars.”
Rcward on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I would have returned that junk to where you got it”
EBT on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Good call. I like that Gerber has two options: Xacto blades or utility blades version. Thanks!”
Robert on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I used to pay attention to Kickstarter. Even, to my chagrin, backed and waited excessively for a couple of items.…”