Archives for 2018

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman Wrench Sets at Lowes

May 17, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

Lowes has started to carry new Craftsman raised panel combination wrench sets.

Cordless

Ridgid 18V 5.0Ah and 6.0Ah Batteries are Built with 18650 Li-ion Cells

May 16, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Ridgid 18V 5.0Ah and new 6.0Ah (Octane) battery packs are larger, but still built with 18650 cells.

Layout & Measuring

Has Amazon Made a Good Sharpie-Style Marker?

May 16, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Amazon has come out with their own brand of permanent marker. (And as of the time of this posting, the 24-count colored pack is on sale.)

Cordless

3 New FlexVolt Cordless Power Tools Dewalt Should be Working on Right Now

May 15, 2018 Stuart 142 Comments

There are some new FlexVolt cordless tools that Dewalt could be working on right now.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Circular Saw and Miter Saw Blades

May 14, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Milwaukee has a new line of circular saw blades on the market.

New Tools

More New Dewalt Wet/Dry Vacuums

May 14, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s the scoop on a couple of more Dewalt wet/dry vacuums hitting the market.

Editorial

Misc Tool News, May 2018

May 11, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

Here’s a mixed bag of tool topics to get you through the weekend.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New COMBAR Outdoors Multi-Tool, with Hammer, Axe, Spade, and More

May 11, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 76 Comments

The Combar is a new outdoors multi-tool, with a rugged and feature-rich design.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V 2-in-1 Socket-Ready Impact Driver

May 10, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new 18V brushed motor 2-in-1 impact driver.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel D-Handle and Barrel Grip Jigsaws

May 10, 2018 Benjamen 27 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is coming out with new M18 FUEL brushless barrel grip and D-handle jigsaws.

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee Mini Flush Cutting Pliers

May 9, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with new mini flush-cutting pliers.

Cordless

New Klein Clamping LED Flashlight

May 9, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

Klein has come out with a new clamping flashlight.

Editorial

Milwaukee’s 46″ Premium Tool Storage Combo Availability Update

May 8, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

I’m told that Milwaukee’s premium tool storage combo is simply out of stock right now.

Cordless

The Hottest New Milwaukee Tools from NPS18

May 8, 2018 Benjamen 83 Comments

A look at the new Milwaukee tools that I thought were the most impressive at this year’s NPS18.

Cordless

Deal: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit, Plus FREE 6.0Ah Battery

May 7, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Milwaukee’s latest M12 Fuel cordless impact driver and hammer drill combo kit is on sale and bundled with a free bonus battery pack.

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