Archives for 2019

New Makita Cordless Drywall Sander XLS01 is a “World’s First”

Jul 11, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless drywall sander.

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool and Accessories $25 off $100+ Promo (ends 7/11/19)

Jul 11, 2019 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s a potentially good money-saving deal ($25 off $100+) on a build-your-own Milwaukee power tool and accessory bundle.

Awesome & Cool

The Round Tool Box from Star Trek Discovery

Jul 10, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Here’s what we learned about the cool-looking tool box on Star Trek Discovery.

Editorial

Amazon is Now Publishing Cordless Power Tool “Editorial Recommendations”

Jul 9, 2019 Stuart 73 Comments

Amazon has started publishing cordless power tool editorial recommendations.

Clamps

Gibraltar Adjustable C-Clamps

Jul 9, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

I might not use my Gibraltar adjustable length c-clamps very often, the design is interesting and they’re still occasionally handy.

Cordless

New Dewalt Cordless Pole Saw (DCPS620)

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

Dewalt has a new cordless pole saw on the way.

Precision Tools

Deal: Rotring 800+ Mechanical Pencil & Stylus

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

The Rotring 800+ mechanical pencil plus stylus is currently on sale at Amazon.

Cordless

New Makita XRM09B Cordless Jobsite Radio 18V/12V CXT

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Makita has a new jobsite radio.

Hammers & Mallets

I’d Buy it Again: Vaughan 16 oz Ball Pein Hammer

Jul 5, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

This was one of my favorite tool purchases.

DIY & Home

“Backyard Dudes” Replacement Garden Hose Washers

Jul 5, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

I needed new garden hose washers and after some quick online research I went with Backyard Dudes. So far so good.

Cordless

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (7/3/2019)

Jul 3, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some Milwaukee cordless power tool deals to start off your day.

Drills & Drivers

Shh… Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge Driver is Finally Coming Soon

Jul 2, 2019 Benjamen 31 Comments

Milwaukee has [finally!] introduced an M12 version of their Surge hydraulic impact driver at NPS19.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Air Compressors, Nailers, and Cordless Nailers Tool Deals of the Day (7/2/19)

Jul 2, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

There are some air compressors (cordless and stationary), and nailers (cordless and pneumatic) on sale, today only.

Accessories

Summer Gear: Nalgene Water Bottles (32 oz, Made in USA)

Jul 1, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Let’s talk about Nalgene water bottles.

Cordless

New Dewalt 3-Speed Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool, DCS356

Jul 1, 2019 Stuart 62 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new 3-speed cordless oscillating multi-tool.

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