Archives for 2019

Cordless

Why Buy a Metabo HPT 1.5Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery When the 3.0Ah is Only $8 More?

Sep 25, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Can you think of any reasons why one might buy a 1.5Ah battery at $30 instead of a 3.0Ah battery at $38?

Cordless

Another Bosch Cordless FlexiClick Screwdriver Deal of the Day (9/25/19)

Sep 25, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

The Bosch multi-head 12V Max FlexiClick drill/driver kit is on sale, today only.

Storage & Organization

Milwaukee Tool Storage Deal: 10% off Packout, Tool Boxes, Bags, and More (ends 9/25/19)

Sep 24, 2019 Benjamen 1 Comment

Thru 9/25/19, save 10% on select Milwaukee tool storage products, including Packout!

Accessories

New Dewalt ToughCase+ Clear Power Tool Accessory Boxes

Sep 24, 2019 Benjamen 72 Comments

Dewalt has just introduced a new line of clear-lidded ToughCase+ accessory boxes in several sizes that all lock together.

New Tools

Kicking the Tires on the New Harbor Freight Icon Tool Cabinet

Sep 24, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

We checked out the new Harbor Freight Icon tool storage system at a local store.

New Tools

A LOT of New Milwaukee Safety Products are Coming Soon (October 2019)

Sep 23, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee is launching many new personal safety products next month.

New Tools

New Dewalt TStak Rolling Cooler

Sep 23, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new Tstak rolling cooler.

Layout & Measuring

New Crescent and Husky Extendable Rafter Squares

Sep 20, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Crescent and Husky have come out with a new 6″ rafter square with fold-out extension arm.

New Tools

Sticker Shock! Harbor Freight Icon Tool Cabinets Offer Pro Features and are Priced Accordingly

Sep 19, 2019 Stuart 127 Comments

Harbor Freight’s new Icon tool cabinets just launched on their website.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Milwaukee FastBack Knife and Multi-Tool (“5-in-1”)

Sep 19, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

Here’s a look at Milwaukee’s new FastBack multi-tool.

Power Tool Accessories

Makita Drill and Impact-Ready Hollow Sockets for Threaded Rod

Sep 18, 2019 Benjamen 26 Comments

Makita impact-ready hollow sockets allow for fast-spinning of nuts along threaded rod.

Tool Deals

(Expired) Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (9/18/2019)

Sep 18, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

There are some good Dewalt cordless power tool & misc deals of the day.

Hand Tools

Wera 2019 Advent Calendar Tool Set is Here, and We’re Giving One Away!

Sep 17, 2019 Stuart 275 Comments

Wera’s 2019 Advent calendar tool set is now available.

New Tools

Harbor Freight US General 5-Drawer Tool Cart is Now Available in White

Sep 17, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Harbor Freight added a much asked for color option for their US General 5-drawer tool cart.

Cordless

One of the Design Philosophies Behind Milwaukee M12 Cordless Power Tools

Sep 16, 2019 Stuart 53 Comments

Have you thought about the “why” behind some of Milwaukee’s new M12 cordless power tools?

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