Archives for 2019

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal: Milwaukee M12 Cordless Stapler is on Sale

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Milwaukee’s M12 cordless stapler is currently on sale.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ryobi 18V Cordless 3/8″ Crown Stapler P317

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new 18V One+ 3/8″ crown stapler.

DIY Projects

Building a DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator

Mar 25, 2019 Ben V 50 Comments

Here’s how I built my Dust Deputy dust separator.

New Tools

New 10″ Knipex Pliers Wrench is Lighter and Opens Wider

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Knipex has updated their 10″ Pliers Wrench, describing it as the “Classic, Reinvented.”

New Tools

New Klein Tools 2-in-1 Impact Socket Set for Construction & Utility Pros

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has come out with new set of 2-in-1 impact sockets.

Editorial

An Unexciting Visit to My Lowe’s Tool Department (March 2019)

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 107 Comments

Has your Lowes store made major changes to their Kobalt and Craftsman tool offerings yet?

Editorial

Home Depot Describes Dewalt Atomic Cordless Power Tools as “Exclusive”

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

Home Depot has now advertised the new Dewalt Atomic cordless power tools as “exclusive.”

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel One-Key 1″ Impact Wrench

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 55 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new 1″ cordless impact wrench.

Cordless

New Metabo 12V Cordless Power Tools: Brushless Drills, Impact Drivers, More

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look at new Metabo 12V cordless power tools.

Cordless

New HiKoki/Metabo HPT 12V Max Cordless Power Tools

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

HiKoki (Metabo HPT) has introduced a new line of 12V Max brushless motor cordless power tools.

Electrical Tools

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale.

Pliers

Schmitz Made-in-Germany Mini Pliers and Snips

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

I came across Schmitz, a German brand of precision hand tools that’s now available in the USA.

Storage & Organization

Millside Farm Tuff Plastic Deck Wagon

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 8 Comments

The Millside Farm Tuff plastic deck wagon I just bought is now on sale.

Cordless

Dewalt Officially Announces 6 New ATOMIC Cordless Power Tools

Mar 19, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Dewalt has now officially announced their new Atomic Compact Series of small but powerful 20V Max cordless power tools.

New Tools

New Bosch Plunge-Cutting Track Saw, Now Available in the USA

Mar 19, 2019 Stuart 78 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Bosch plunge-cutting track saw.

Cordless

New Sears Craftsman 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Mar 18, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Sears has expanded their Craftsman 20V Max cordless power tool lineup with a new 5 tool combo kit.

Cordless

New Grizzly Pro 20V Cordless Power Tools

Mar 18, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Grizzly has launched a new line of 20V PRO cordless power tools.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools – 15% off Most Offers 2-Day Sale (Ends 3/18/2019)

Mar 17, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

This is the best discount Acme Tools has had in a while.

Saws

5 Reasons to Buy a Makita Electric Chainsaw (3/16/2019 Deal of the Day)

Mar 16, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

This Makita electric 16″ chainsaw is on sale, today only.

MM on New Craftsman V20 Advanced Tabless Batteries are Coming Soon: “Exactly. Tabless M12 is sorely needed. I’m normally not much of a battery cell nerd but I am honestly tempted…”
Adam on New Craftsman V20 Advanced Tabless Batteries are Coming Soon: “I believe the biggest company to benefit from tables 18650 cells would be Makita. I’m sort of surprised they haven’t…”
Stuart on Lowe’s Partnered with Greenworks for New Kobalt 24V Tools: “Most tool brands and OEMs are capable of entry, mid, and high quality products. The question is: what level of…”
Jason on Lowe’s Partnered with Greenworks for New Kobalt 24V Tools: “I think Greenworks is *capable* of making decent stuff. I had the 80v Kobalt Mower and it was really solid.…”
JoelLikestools on Lowe’s Partnered with Greenworks for New Kobalt 24V Tools: “Boy, that is really disappointing. I really like my Kobalt tools. Chervon makes some good products. If you shopped sales…”
Geeoh on Lowe’s Partnered with Greenworks for New Kobalt 24V Tools: “As some may already know, Walmart now has a selection of both Greenworks and Skil OPE. There are 3 or…”