Archives for 2019

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Cordless Ratchet has Interchangeable 1/4″ and 3/8″ Anvils

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless ratchet that features interchangeable anvil sizes.

Cordless

Metabo 12V Brushless Drills and Impact Drivers are Now Shipping (9/2019)

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Select Metabo 12V cordless and brushless drills and impact drivers are now available.

Made in USA

New Southwire USA-Made Screwdrivers

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

It seems that Southwire is launching a new line of USA-made screwdrivers.

Editorial

Bosch Added a “Certified Online Partner” Notice to Cordless Power Tool Listings on Amazon

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch has added a new “Certified Online Partner” notice to many of their product listings on Amazon.

Cordless

Teaser: New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Motorized Digital Torque Wrench

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Have you heard about Milwaukee M12 Fuel motorized digital torque wrench? Here’s a teaser.

News

Lowe’s New Free Shipping Minimum is $45 for Everyone, Starting Today (9/5/2019)

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Lowe’s has changed their free parcel shipping minimum, essentially increasing it for MyLowe’s members but decreasing it for everyone else.

Screwdrivers

Engineer Low-Profile Right Angle Ratcheting Screwdriver

Sep 4, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Do bit ratchets come any smaller than this low-profile Engineer right angle ratcheting screwdriver?

Hand Tools

New Dewalt and Level 5 One-Piece Drywall Knives – 100% Stainless Steel with Polished Seams

Sep 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Level 5 has come out with new “one-piece” drywall joint compound knives.

New Tools

New Crescent Tradesmen Open-Top Tool Bags

Sep 3, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Crescent has come out with new open-top tool bags.

Cordless

New Tools: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Extended Reach Ratchets

Sep 3, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new extended-length M12 cordless ratchets.

New Tools

New SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro Table Saw Features Multiple Upgrades

Aug 30, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

SawStop has come out with a new Jobsite Saw Pro portable table saw.

Cordless

This is the Dewalt Cordless Drill the Lowe’s Exec’s “Small Hands” Comment was all About

Aug 30, 2019 Stuart 56 Comments

Let’s skip around the Lowe’s corporate video comment controversy and talk about the Dewalt drill in the middle of it.

Cordless

Milwaukee Heated Gear & Workwear Deal: 10% Off thru 9/2/2019

Aug 29, 2019 Stuart 4 Comments

It’s still summer, but maybe this 10% promo will convince you to start prepping for cooler weather.

Tool Deals

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (8/29/2019)

Aug 29, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Two high tool-count Dewalt cordless power tool combo kits and a couple of other Dewalt tools are on sale, today only.

Cordless

What the Heck is a Wowstick Tool?

Aug 29, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

I recently discovered the Wowstick, a sleek-looking cordless precision screwdriver.

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