Archives for 2018

Pliers

Lowest Pricing on Knipex Pliers Wrench Set

Dec 4, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

A reader alerted us to lower than usual pricing on this Knipex Pliers Wrench set.

Cordless

Metabo HPT MultiVolt Tools are Here

Dec 4, 2018 Benjamen 28 Comments

Metabo HPT Multivolt Tools are here and I got my hands on a few at the Acme Fall tool sale.

Routers

Deal: Save $50 off Dewalt Compact Router Kit (12/4/18)

Dec 4, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Today only, Dewalt’s compact router kit is on sale, for $129, $50 off its regular price.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Holiday Countdown — A New “Retired” Tool Every Day Until Dec 12th.

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 5 Comments

Woodpeckers 1st Holiday Countdown will reveal a “retired” One Time Tool for purchase until December 12th.

Editorial

Hand Sanitizer EDC?

Dec 3, 2018 Stuart 54 Comments

Do you carry any hand sanitizer in your pocket, tool bag, or car?

Clamps

Amazon Deals on Yost Vises and Clamps (Dec 2018)

Dec 3, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There’s a new deal on a range of Yost vises and clamps.

Cordless

Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Makita Deals at Toolup

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 13 Comments

ToolUp is having a Cyber Monday part 2 sale today with deals on Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita tools.

New Tools

New Dewalt ToughSystem DS290 Stacking Drawers

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 61 Comments

Dewalt is replacing their DS250 two drawer ToughSystem toolbox with a new dust and water resistant model: the DS290.

Safety

GRR-Ripper Pushblock Discounts

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

Micro-Jig Grr-Ripper push blocks are on sale at several retailers. The GR-100 and GR-200 are $49 and $69 respectively.

Awesome & Cool

New Seek Thermal Imagers

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

Seek Thermal’s new Shot and Shot Pro, have a new technology called Seek Fusion which combines the infrared and thermal images to give you more context in your infrared images.

Reader Question

Any Recommendations for Inexpensive Calipers?

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 66 Comments

The quality of cheap calipers seems to have steadily declined and we’re wondering if there’s a moderately priced alternative.

Cordless

New Hilti 36V Worm Drive Style Saw and SDS Max Combihammer

Nov 29, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Hilti recently announced two new 36V tools, a worm drive style saw and a SDS Max Combihammer that will be available January 2019.

Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy from “Black/Cyber/Holiday 2018” Deals?

Nov 29, 2018 Stuart 69 Comments

So, what tools did you buy this month?

Tool Deals

Cyber Wednesday 2018 DEWALT Power Tool Deals (11/28/18)

Nov 28, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

There are some Dewalt power tool deals, today only, and some of them look to be very good.

Made in USA

Magpul Zippered Tool Pouch

Nov 28, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a USA-made weather-resistant tool pouch.

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