Archives for 2018

Here are some first thoughts about Milwaukee’s new M18 High Output battery packs, designed to power the next generation of high powered M18 Fuel power tools.

Awesome & Cool

Topeak Pro Station Bike Maintenance Tool Box (and Tool Set)

May 4, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

The Topeak Prep Station Pro tool box, and its swiveling tool trays looks cool, doesn’t it?

New Tools

The BIG Milwaukee M18 “Next Breakthrough” NPS18 Announcement

May 3, 2018 Stuart 138 Comments

WOW, can you believe it?

Tool Reviews

Dewalt Folding Workbench Review

May 3, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Dewalt’s Express folding workbench is a nicely balanced design.

Accessories

Victorinox Swiss Army Cologne

May 3, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

Victorinox Swiss Army cologne?

Cordless

Bosch 12V Max 3-Tool Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit Giveaway!

May 2, 2018 Stuart 329 Comments

A few months ago, I gave away all of the Bosch 12V Max cordless power tool samples I had held on to – well, most of them – and almost immediately missed them. I like Bosch’s 12V Max lineup, a lot. The product family includes strong “core” tools, a couple of convenience tools, several problem-solvers, […]

Storage & Organization

ToughBuilt Zippered Pouches w/ Mesh Panels and Carry Handles

May 2, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

These ToughBuilt zippered pouches are affordably priced and sport some convenient features that many others don’t.

Electrical Tools

New Klein “Hybrid” Pliers with Crimper

May 2, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Klein has come out with new multi-functional “Hybrid” electrical pliers.

New Tools

Spring 2018 Home Depot Tool Review and Preview Wrap-up

May 1, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s a quick look at some of the new tools I’ve been testing (or will soon finish up testing).

Editorial

How to Hold Big-Loop Electrician’s Scissors

May 1, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

How do you hold electrician’s scissors?

New Tools

Filter Options for the New Dewalt Wet/Dry Vacuums

May 1, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are the filters you can buy for the new Dewalt wet/dry vacuums.

Clamps

Yost Vises and Clamps Deals of the Day (5/1/2018)

May 1, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There are some Yost vises and clamps on sale, today only.

Tool Reviews

Husky Universal Combination Wrench Sets Review

Apr 30, 2018 Stuart 34 Comments

Husky’s combination wrenches left me impressed.

New Tools

New Dewalt Zippered Tool and Parts Bags

Apr 27, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

There’s a new Dewalt option for small tool and part storage.

Videos

“Lost” Milwaukee NPS17 New Tool Coverage

Apr 26, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s some “lost” Milwaukee NPS17 coverage you might be interested in.

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