Archives for 2018

Storage & Organization

AWP Zippered Tool Bags are Easier on Your Wallet

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

This 3-pack of AWP zippered tool bags looks hard to resist.

Tool Deals

One-Day Cordless and Electric Leaf Blower Deals (10/20/18)

Oct 20, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Today only, save on select cordless and electric leaf blowers.

Editorial

5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 89 Comments

Here are some of the tools I can’t wait to get my mitts on.

Cordless

Why Bosch’s 12V Brushless Drill and Driver are PERFECT

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max brushless drill gave me another reason to like it.

Editorial

If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Sometimes recessed magnets can pop out of place during manufacturing.

Cordless

Milwaukee RedLithium USB 4V Max Cordless Screwdriver?

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Will we see a Milwaukee RedLithium USB cordless screwdriver? Maybe, but there are obstacles.

New Tools

Klein High Visibility Zippered Tool Bags

Oct 18, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

Did you know that Klein Tools makes high-viz zippered tool pouches? (I didn’t.)

Cordless

Some Tool Deals for 10/18/2018

Oct 18, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are some tool deals you might be interested in.

Cordless

New Craftsman V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Lineup

Oct 18, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

Craftsman recently announced a new line of V60 cordless outdoor power tools, including a string trimmer, blower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, and 2 lawn mowers.

Cordless

Review: Dewalt Cordless Mower (2x20V)

Oct 17, 2018 Benjamen 54 Comments

Dewalt’s 2x20V mower is actually quite decent if you can get around the short battery life.

Cordless

New Skil Cordless Screwdriver with “Circuit Sensor” Tech

Oct 17, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Skil’s got a new cordless screwdriver.

New Tools

New Gearwrench Mobile Work Station Tool Cabinet

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with a new mobile workstation.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 111 Comments

If you had to build the perfect tool kit right now, which brands or tools would it feature?

Editorial

Why Experiences with Online Retailers Fuel My Excitement about Walmart’s Pro Tools Potential

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

I get a little excited about tools and changes in the retail market. Here’s why.

Editorial

Walmart Launches New Pro Tools Store

Oct 15, 2018 Stuart 72 Comments

Walmart’s Pro Tools store is now live – here’s what to know, and some deals to kick things off with.

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