Archives for 2018

Editorial

So, I was Talking to My Wife About Sponsored Posts

Feb 25, 2018 Stuart 64 Comments

Sponsored posts are still off the table.

DIY Projects

Tool Storage Rack Side Rails Question

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I’m building an organizer storage rack, and am stuck. What to build the side rails out of?!

Cordless

New Dewalt DCB230 20V Max 3Ah Battery Pack

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 38 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new 20V Max 3.0Ah battery packs.

Digital Fabrication

Bosch Chooses Ultimaker 3D Printers for Internal Use

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

It looks like Bosch is buying some new Ultimaker 3D printers for their engineers.

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk: Dewalt Cordless Mowers, Furnace Wiring, TiN Coated Tools, Workbench Status, & More

Feb 22, 2018 Stuart 44 Comments

Here are a whole lot of random tool topics crammed into a single post.

Machinist Tools

Ooh, an Irwin Hanson 117pc Tap and Die Set!

Feb 21, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

A new tap and die set showed up at my door!

Tool Deals

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day (2/21/2018)

Feb 21, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There are a couple of Dewalt tool deals today.

New Tools

New Festool Dust Extractor Remote Control (Bluetooth), Hoses, and Extractors for 2018

Feb 20, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

Festool is coming out with new dust extractors, hoses, and a Bluetooth remote control!

Cordless

Hands-On: Milwaukee M12 Fuel 2nd Gen Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit

Feb 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

I’ve been testing out Milwaukee’s newest M12 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver combo kit.

Electrical Tools

What the Heck are Milwaukee’s ECX Screwdrivers and Bits for?

Feb 16, 2018 Benjamen 111 Comments

Just what are ECX screwdrivers and bits? What kind of screws are they designed to drive? Read on to find out.

Precision Tools

Noga Magnetic Base

Feb 16, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

This is a small Noga magnetic base, which you can attach stuff to for easy positioning.

Machinist Tools

Little Machine Shop HiTorque Bench Mill (Sieg X2.7)

Feb 15, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

The Little Machine Shop HiTorque Bench Mill that I’ve been drooling over is currently on sale.

Tool Deals

Zoro 25% off $250+ Flash Sale, 8am-4pm CT Today Only (2/15/18)

Feb 15, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

Later today there will be a “flash sale” over at Zoro tools.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools: Save 14% on $350+, (2/14/2018)

Feb 14, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day, and enjoy a sweet discount on new tools.

Hand Tools

Craftsman Tools Pre-Release News – Feb 2018 Update

Feb 14, 2018 Stuart 62 Comments

Here’s a quick SBD Craftsman brand news update.

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