Archives for December 2019

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Blower (Coming Spring 2020)

Dec 30, 2019 Ben V 43 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new and higher-powered 20V Max cordless air blower.

Cordless

Down to $102! Bosch FlexiClick Cordless Multi-Head Drill/Driver Kit (12/30/19)

Dec 30, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max FlexiClick drill/driver kit is on sale again for under $120.

Cordless

Dewalt Atomic Recipricating Saw + Mystery Box Giveaway! (Ends 12/28/19)

Dec 27, 2019 Stuart 258 Comments

We’re giving away a Dewalt 20V Max Atomic cordless reciprocating saw kit, plus some other goodies to fill up the box!

Power Tools

Hot Deals on Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Accessories, and More (12/27/19)

Dec 27, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

There are quite a few notable end-of-the-year pro tool deals.

Awesome & Cool

The Nerf Wrench-Axe Zombie-Fighting Tool is Completely Impractical But So Cool!

Dec 26, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

It’s a slow tool news week, so let’s talk about something fun and a little silly.

Cordless

(Sold Out) Hot Deal: Bosch 18V Cordless Drill Kit for $59, or 2 for $98 (12/26/19)

Dec 26, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s fantastic pricing on this Bosch 18V cordless drill kit.

Announcements & Updates

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

Dec 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

Layout & Measuring

The Awesome Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is on Sale for $6!! (12/24/19)

Dec 24, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

The excellent Pentel GraphGear 1000 mechanical pencil is on sale right now!

Routers

Last Chance Deal on Bosch Router Combo Kit (12/24/19)

Dec 24, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch’s excellent router kit is on sale again!

Mechanics' Tools

It’s Back! Milwaukee Mechanics Tool Set with Packout Case and Screwdriver Set Deal of the Day (12/23/19)

Dec 23, 2019 Stuart 22 Comments

Milwaukee’s 28pc mechanics tool set with Packout organizer case and 8pc screwdriver set bundle is a HOT DEAL, today only.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Last Minute Deal: SOG Mini Multi-Tool (12/23/19)

Dec 23, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

This SOG mini multi-tool is currently on sale.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers Protractor T-Square One-Time Tool (Deadline 1/6/20)

Dec 20, 2019 Benjamen 24 Comments

Here’s everything we know about the new Woodpeckers Posi-Lock protractor-like T-square.

Awesome & Cool

The Coolest Carhartt Accessories for Your Drinks

Dec 19, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Tool bags are very important, but where are you going to put your drinks?!

New Tools

New Dewalt and Craftsman ToughCase+ Power Tool Accessory Cases Spotted at Lowe’s

Dec 18, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt medium ToughCase+ and Craftsman Versastack and Tstak-compatible large ToughCase+ bit and blade storage boxes have been spotted in the wild!

Made in USA

New Woodpeckers Ultra Shear Parting Tool for Woodturning

Dec 17, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new woodturning tool, a carbide insert-tipped Ultra Shear parting tool.

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