Archives for 2018

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Field Notes Utility Edition Pocket Notepads

Mar 27, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Field Notes’ Utility pocket notebooks look interesting.

Cordless

New Bosch 12V Max Cordless Power Tools in the USA

Mar 27, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

New Bosch 12V Max tools are soon coming to the USA! Others, are not, despite appearances.

Editorial

Refurbished Power Tools: Yay or Nay?

Mar 26, 2018 Stuart 80 Comments

I don’t like the idea of refurbished power tools. What about you?

Tool Deals

Milwaukee Tool Deals of the Day, Including M18 FUEL Impact Wrench and Hackzall Kits (3/26/2018)

Mar 26, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Home Depot has some Milwaukee tool and accessory deals, today only.

New Tools

New IKEA Skadis Pegboard

Mar 23, 2018 Stuart 44 Comments

Ikea just came out with a new pegboard organizational system, and it looks decent.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Another Home Depot Cordless and Air Nailers Deal of the Day Promo (3/23/18)

Mar 23, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some cordless and air nailer deals at Home Depot, online and today only.

New Tools

Husky Storage Cabinet with Fold-Out Workbench

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

This Husky storage cabinet features a built-in fold-out workbench.

Hammers & Mallets

New Dewalt Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers and Axes (ExoCore)

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new carbon fiber composite sledge hammers and axes.

Mechanics' Tools

A Closer Look at Milwaukee Combination Wrenches

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a closer look at Milwaukee combination wrenches.

Grinders & Sanders

New Porter Cable Angle Grinder, PCEG011

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Porter Cable has a new 6-amp angle grinder coming out.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Leek Made-in-USA “Gateway” EDC Pocket Knife is $24 Today (3/21/2018)

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

The Kershaw Leek pocket knife is on sale today, at “why haven’t you bought one yet?!” pricing.

Cordless

Ryobi TouchCharge Wireless Charger – What Other Cordless Power Tools Will it Work With?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

What else do you think the new Ryobi TouchCharge wireless charger will work with?

Editorial

Your Go-To Tree Branch Pruning or Cleanup Tools?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 75 Comments

I spent way too long dealing with downed branches today. Here’s a quick look at the tools I used to cut them down to size. What do you use?

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches

Mar 19, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Why Milwaukee Came out with an M12 Inflator, Instead of M18

Mar 17, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

Really, a 12V-class cordless inflator should be enough for most users’ needs.

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