Archives for 2018

Reader Question

How to Organize Home Maintenance Scheduling?

Apr 26, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Do you use a calendar, software, or app to help keep on top of home and equipment maintenance schedules?

New Tools

New Dewalt Shop Vacuums

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

It looks like Dewalt has 2 new wet/dry shop vacuums on the way.

Editorial

5 Reasons to Sometimes Buy Tools and Supplies from Small Specialty Stores

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

I’ve been shopping at smaller specialty stores more recently, here’s why.

Knives

OLFA Knife First Impressions, and a Second Chance Giveaway

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are some fresh thoughts about OLFA’s LA-X utility knife, and a second chance giveaway!

Cordless

New Metabo 18V Compact 4.0Ah Battery Pack

Apr 24, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

Metabo has a new compact 18V 4.0Ah battery on the way.

Cordless

New Dewalt 12.0Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery (FlexVolt/20V Max)

Apr 24, 2018 Stuart 78 Comments

Dewalt just announced a new 12.0Ah battery pack.

Cordless

Milwaukee Tool: The Next Breakthrough is Coming – Can You Guess What it is? (2018 Media Show Teaser)

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 105 Comments

What does Milwaukee Tool have up their sleeves for their M18 cordless power tool lineup?

Layout & Measuring

The Everyman Grafton Mechanical Pencil

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

There’s a new mechanical pencil that some of you might be interested in.

Editorial

Which Tools to Buy When Several Brands Sells the Same Thing?

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Let’s talk about what tool OEMs, rebranding, and private label arrangements mean for tool buyers.

Editorial

Garden Carts – Pros and Cons?

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 52 Comments

Help talk me into or out of buying a garden cart!

New Tools

New Makita Quick-Clean Magnetic Nut Driver Set

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita came out with a new quick-clean magnetic nut driver set.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Auto-Locking Tape Measures

Apr 18, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee auto-locking tape measure.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Cordless Vacuum w/ Stick Attachments, GAS18V-02N

Apr 18, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new 18V cordless vacuum.

Cordless

Dewalt Brushless Combo Kit Bundle Deal of the Day (4/17/2018)

Apr 17, 2018 Stuart 3 Comments

Today’s deal of the day features special pricing on a Dewalt “special buy” brushless drill and impact combo kit and bit set bundle.

Tool Deals

Hot Deal: Acme Tools Tax Day Coupon on Cordless Power Tools and More (4/17/18)

Apr 17, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

Ooh, this is just the discount I’ve been waiting for!

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s on Dewalt ToughSystem DXL Review: Reasonably Compromised: “the big difference here is going to be the drawer size. packout has smaller overall dimensions. where the dewalt dxl…”