Archives for 2018

Tool Deals

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Ryobi Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (7/12/2018)

Jul 12, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some good cordless power tool deals, available today only.

Cordless

New Ridgid 18V Gen5X Charging Radio

Jul 11, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Ridgid has a new 18V cordless jobsite radio charger.

New Tools

Festool CT Cyclone Dust Extractor Pre-Separator

Jul 11, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Festool has come out with a cyclone pre-separator for their CT 26, 36, and 58 dust extractor vacs.

News

Why Does This Pest Control Device Look Like a Porter Cable Speaker?

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Well, that’s weird. This pest control device appears to be built inside the same plastic shell as Porter Cable’s Bluetooth speaker.

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Compact Dust Extractor and Blower

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 0.75 gallon capacity cordless portable dust extractor that can double as a blower.

New Tools

New Rockler Ceiling Track System for Overhead Taming of Vacuum Hoses and Power Cords

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new ceiling track system, for keeping cords, air lines, and vacuum hoses up and out of the way.

New Tools

New Kobalt Tool Cabinet Carts (3000 Series)

Jul 9, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Lowes has come out with new Kobalt 3000-series tool cabinet carts.

Editorial

Next-Gen Tool Storage Chest and Cabinet Combo Features Wishlist

Jul 6, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I want my next tool box to have electronic locks. What do you wish your next tool box had?

DIY Projects

What Should the Ultimate Bosch 12V Compact Cordless Power Tool Station Include?

Jul 5, 2018 Stuart 45 Comments

Here’s Part 0 of my in-progress Bosch sponsored project, centered around their 12V Max compact cordless power tools.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Packout Slim Parts Organizers, Tool Bags, and Accessories

Jul 5, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee Packout organizers, tool bags, and accessories!

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day (7/4/2018)

Jul 4, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

There are some HOT Dewalt power tool deals, today only!

Tool Deals

Acme Tools: Save 10% or 15% on Most Orders (thru 7/4/2018)

Jul 3, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

Coupons like these tend to work well on rarely-discounted tools. What will you buy?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Inflator Review

Jul 3, 2018 Andrew 42 Comments

Milwaukee’s M12 inflator packs a lot of power into a small, but incredibly useful little tool.

Accessories

Bungee Cords with Carabiner Clips

Jul 2, 2018 Benjamen 36 Comments

I discovered bungee cords with carabiner hooks and I’m not sure I want to go back to regular bungee cords.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Deal: 2 Klein 11-in-1 Screwdrivers for $20

Jul 2, 2018 Benjamen 15 Comments

We came across a new Klein Tools promo, where you can buy two 11-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver for $20.

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ElectroAtletico on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “US General 50drawer regularly goes on sale for $189.99. If you do the HF finance you can get an addition…”
Stuart on Schroeder Hand Drill – a Modern Old School Tool for Boring Small Holes: “Thank you for sharing this!”
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MattT on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Looks like Northern and HF are sourcing from the same OEM.”
Rob on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “Stuart As we all know. Our shops and how to organize them seems to be part science, part luck, part…”