Archives for 2019

Accessories

How Would You Use a Klein Magnetic Wrist Strap?

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Would you put this Klein magnetic wrist strap to good use?

Tool Deals

Halloween Deal: 10% off Cordless Power Tools, Tool Storage, Hand Tools, etc. (ends 10/31/19)

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 8 Comments

Halloween = a time to save money on new tools and related gear? Sure, sounds good to me.

Cordless

Metabo HPT (Hitachi) Launches a Blacked-Out Brushless Drill/Driver – a Black Friday 2019 Special??

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

We spotted a new Metabo HPT 18V brushless drill kit with blacked-out color scheme.

Storage & Organization

I Dream of a Lista Workshop, with Oodles of Tool Cabinets and Uncluttered Worksurfaces

Oct 28, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

Boy do I wish I had a perfectly organized workspace.

New Tools

Dewalt Revamps ToughSystem Modular Tool Boxes, Says ToughSystem 2.0 on the Way

Oct 28, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Dewalt will be “relaunching” their ToughSystem tool box lineup, starting with a new music player and charger.

Made in USA

Milwaukee Hole Dozer Refresh: Best USA-Made Hole Saws Now with More Slots

Oct 28, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Milwaukee has updated their Hole Dozer hole saws with a new slot design.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (10/28/2019)

Oct 28, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a look at last week’s ToolGuyd social media tool coverage and content.

Mechanics' Tools

Super Secret Craftsman Mechanics Tool Deal – Save $10 off $50+ Select Tools (Ends 11/25/2019)

Oct 28, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Amazon’s got a $10 off $50+ deal on select Craftsman mechanics tools.

Cordless

New Metabo HPT 18V Blacked-Out Brushless Impact Driver Kit (Holiday 2019 Special Buy??)

Oct 27, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Metabo HPT has come out with a new blacked-out 18V brushless impact driver kit. Do you agree with my predictions?

Cordless

Dewalt ATOMIC Cordless Reciprocating Saw Now Available at Home Depot (DCS369B)

Oct 27, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Dewalt’s new Atomic series reciprocating saw is now available (in limited supplies).

Routers

Deal of the Day on Bosch Router + Sander Combo and Router Accessories (10/25/2019)

Oct 25, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

There are some nicely priced Bosch router accessory deals of the day, plus a palm router and 5″ sander bundle.

Cordless

Makita, Ryobi, Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (10/25/2019)

Oct 25, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

There are some HOT cordless power tool deals of the day, featuring Makita, Milwaukee, and Ryobi brands, plus some hand tools and cordless worklight deals.

Editorial

Home Depot Gives 2019 Innovation Awards to Milwaukee Packout Tool Boxes, Dewalt Atomic Cordless Power Tools, Husky Garage Storage

Oct 25, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

Home Depot has given out their 2019 Innovation Awards, with 3 tool brands scoring “Finalist” positions.

New Tools

New Dewalt Foam-Padded Truck Bed Impact Liner

Oct 24, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a 3/4″ foam truck bed liner.

Power Tool Accessories

New Lenox Holiday 2019 Reciprocating Saw Blade and Hole Saw Sets at Lowe’s

Oct 24, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Our local Lowe’s has a new holiday display with Lenox recip saw blades and hole saw sets.

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