Archives for 2018

Cordless

First Impressions: New Milwaukee Heated Hoodie

Oct 29, 2018 Benjamen 17 Comments

With colder than normal temperatures, I was able to start testing the new Milwaukee heated hoodie early this year.

New Tools

New Skilsaw Worm Drive Miter Saw

Oct 28, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Skilsaw is coming out with a new 12″ sliding worm drive miter saw.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman TTI Multi-Tool with RealTree Camo

Oct 26, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

Leatherman has come out with a new RealTree camo-decorated version of their premium Charge TTI multi-tool.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers Edge Rule for Woodworkers

Oct 25, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Woodpeckers new edge rule is designed to make layout work easier and more precise.

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Abrasive Chop Saw

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new cordless 14″ abrasive cut-off saw.

Editorial

Spring Action Pliers, Cutters, and Wire Strippers – Yay or Nay?

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 64 Comments

Spring-action pliers, cutters, and strippers – do you love ’em or hate ’em?

Electrical Tools

New Klein Kurve Wire Stripper and Crimper Multi-Tool

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein came out with a new wire stripper and crimper multi-tool.

Flashlights & Worklights

Streamlight LED Flashlight Deals – 10/24/2018 Only

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

Need a new flashlight?

Tool Deals

Save 10% on Dewalt, Bostitch, Porter Cable Tools (Ends 10/28/18)

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Acme Tools, save 10% on most items by 3 fine brands, this week only.

Screwdrivers

Ball Hex Driver Sockets

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Let’s talk about another type of hex driver tool – ball hex sockets.

Storage & Organization

Husky 46″ Mobile Workbench

Oct 23, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

I passed along a Husky mobile workbench to a tester, and they liked it so much they bought a second one!

Accessories

An LED Light Bulb With its Own Battery Backup

Oct 23, 2018 Benjamen 32 Comments

A light bulb with it’s own built in battery backup — what’ll they think of next!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ryobi Cordless Air Compressor

Oct 23, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new 1 gallon cordless air compressor.

Made in USA

Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Malco has officially reopened the former Vise-Grips plant in DeWitt, Nebraska.

Editorial

Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Let’s talk about ball end hex keys.

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