Archives for 2018

Knives

New Fiskars Pro Utility Knives

Aug 28, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Fiskars has come out with a new line of utility knives and a blade they say lasts 24X longer.

Cordless

New Dewalt Cordless Woodworking Tools: Router, Sander, Jigsaws

Aug 27, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with new cordless woodworking tools – a sander, a router, and 2 styles of jigsaws.

Editorial

I Can’t Decide on a New Miter Saw for a Future “Miter Saw Station”

Aug 27, 2018 Stuart 72 Comments

I’ve been stuck, trying to determine which miter saw to buy for personal project use.

Cordless

Milwaukee Upgraded their M18 Rocket LED Worklight (2131)

Aug 27, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee’s upgraded M18 Rocket LED tripod worklight has started shipping.

Cordless

Bosch Renames their 18V Brushless Impact Driver & Wrench – it’s now “The FREAK”

Aug 24, 2018 Stuart 65 Comments

Bosch changed the name of their 18V brushless Hybrid impact driver/wrench to “The FREAK.”

Screwdrivers

Hot Deal: KC Tool Felo Ergonic Phillips Screwdriver Fundraiser Promo Price

Aug 23, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

A great KC Tool fundraiser means you can get the excellent Felo Ergonic Phillips #2 screwdriver for just $5!

Cordless

Deals of the Day: Kershaw Scallion Knife (USA, $25-27), Dewalt Drill/Driver Bundles (8/23/2018)

Aug 23, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

There are some interesting tool deals of the day today.

Editorial

5 Takeaways from the Craftsman Media Event

Aug 22, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

I have some things to say about the recent Craftsman launch event.

Accessories

Chemical Guys Grit Guard, a Car Wash Insert that fits 5 Gallon Buckets

Aug 22, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

The Grit Guard bucket insert looks to be a handy accessory if you wash your car by hand.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch Wireless 18V Battery Charging Starter Kit

Aug 21, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

This is a great deal for anyone who has wanted to try out Bosch’s wireless battery charging tech.

Electrical Tools

Deals of the Day: Klein Tester Tool Bundles and Dremel Rotary Tool Set (8/21/2018)

Aug 21, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Today’s deals of the day feature select Klein tools, and a big Dremel rotary tool set.

Editorial

No, You Cannot Buy the New Craftsman Tools at Sears

Aug 20, 2018 Stuart 43 Comments

Hopefully this puts a common question to rest.

New Tools

New Rockler Lock-Align Drawer Organization System

Aug 20, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Rockler came out with a new tool drawer organization system.

Cordless

First Thoughts on the New Craftsman V20 Cordless Drills and Drivers

Aug 20, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

Here’s what we know so far about all of the new Craftsman V20 cordless drills.

Cordless

Spotted: Dewalt 20V Brushless Jigsaw

Aug 17, 2018 Stuart 58 Comments

Good news for Dewalt 20V Max fans – here’s a brief teaser about what’s coming soon.

RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “That’s really helpful. Thanks for taking time to respond — thorough and informative. Good to hear that it’s working well.…”
blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The fact that this is to be bolt-assembled by the end user implies modularity. Wouldn’t this be a compelling system…”
Nathan on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Like said mechanics carts see them in hangars and shops. The bottom area is often for chemicals or parts. And…”
Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “The plastic is holding up pretty well, at least as well as the diamond plate-covered engineered wood of my old…”
RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Stuart, what do you think of your Beta cabinet?How’s the ABS long term, particularly on the top edges? Curious what…”
frobo on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “That makes sense. Maybe the manufacturers of these carts are missing an opportunity by not offering an add-on drawer kit…”