Archives for 2018

Awesome & Cool

PB Swiss Surgical Screw Extraction Tools

Jun 14, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a look at some of the PB Swiss tools and processes involved with the removal of surgical screws.

Cordless

Review: Milwaukee M18 Cordless Heat Gun

Jun 14, 2018 Benjamen 22 Comments

The Milwaukee M18 cordless heat gun is handy for small jobs where a corded heat gun is a bother.

Flashlights & Worklights

Streamlight Stylus Pro LED Penlight for $16

Jun 13, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Looking for a new penlight? This long-time recommendation of ours is currently on sale.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deals of the Day: Air Compressors, Cordless and Air Nailers (6/13/2018)

Jun 13, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Today only, there are deals on air compressors, nailers, and related bundles.

Knives

New Dewalt Folding Utility Knife, DWHT10916

Jun 12, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

A new Dewalt folding utility knife is coming soon.

Saws

Dewalt DW745 Portable Table Saw is on Sale for Father’s Day (2018)

Jun 11, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Dewalt’s venerable DW745 portable table saw is on sale for Father’s Day.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V 4-Tool Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit, for $179?? (GXL18V-496B22)

Jun 11, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

If this isn’t a mistake, this Bosch 18V 4-tool cordless combo kit is listed at a heck of a great price. But… it’s probably a mistake. Right?

Saws

Which Brand’s Miter Saw “Shadow Lighting” System Came First?

Jun 9, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Which brand first came out with miter saw shadow light cut guidance systems?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Bradford Guardian 3.5 Fixed Blade Knife Massdrop Special

Jun 9, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Massdrop recently opened a preorder window for a special version of the Bradford Guardian 3.5 fixed blade knife.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Chaparral in FRN Knife Review – a New Benchmark in Value

Jun 8, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 21 Comments

Here’s a review of the Spyderco Chaparral, an excellent all-performance EDC knife.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Kit, Plus Bonus Battery, for $99

Jun 8, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

What a good deal on this Milwaukee M12 drill and impact driver combo kit.

Cordless

The Best Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit Right Now (Spring 2018)

Jun 7, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

Which is the best Dewalt cordless power tool combo kit for someone looking to buy a full kit today?

Cordless

Dewalt Power Tool Deals of the Day (6/7/2018)

Jun 7, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

There are some HOT Dewalt power tool deal bundles, today only.

Cordless

Review: Ryobi One+One Cordless Sliding Miter Saw

Jun 6, 2018 Benjamen 21 Comments

I found the Ryobi ONE+ONE cordless 10″ miter saw to be pretty unusable out of the box, but with a some calibration it might be a good choice in some situations.

Tool Deals

Dewalt Mechanics Tool Set Deal of the Day (6/6/2018)

Jun 6, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Today’s deal of the day features a Dewalt mechanics tool set and starter drilling and driving bit set bundle.

Jason on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Just in time for Halloween? Could see some Vikings fans wanting it in their garage I guess”
Stuart on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “I think the Dewalt ToughSystem could be excellent for that.”
Matt_T on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “These are mechanics carts so the vehicle is the work surface. Lots of people put side shelves on their carts…”
Matt_T on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The lidded open top allows instant access to frequently used tools. Sockets is probably the most common use. Then prybars,…”
frobo on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I like purple, actually. What I have trouble understanding is the overall design of these carts. I kind of get…”
Joe E. on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “I wish SBD/Craftsman would focus more time and energy revamping their boring, chucky handle pliers and lackluster screwdrivers.”