Archives for 2019

Precision Tools

Ohto Sharp Pencil, a Wood-Bodied Mechanical Pencil for Under $6

Jun 3, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

This mechanical pencil looks and feels like a traditional wood pencil.

Cordless

New Dremel Lite Cordless Rotary Tool for Beginners, 7760

Jun 3, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Dremel Lite, a beginner-friendly compact cordless rotary tool.

New Tools

New Bosch Router Table RA1141

Jun 3, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new router table.

Cordless

Dewalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Cordless Power Tool Line to Include an Impact Wrench and Bigger Battery

Jun 1, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

We’ve learned a little more about the upcoming launch of new Dewalt 12V XR/Xtreme Sub-Compact cordless power tools.

Cordless

Early Father’s Day Deal: Save on Skil Cordless Power Tools (6/1/19 Only)

Jun 1, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Select Skil 12V and 20V cordless power tools are on sale, today only.

Accessories

New Knipex Diagonal Cutter Material Catcher Accessory

May 31, 2019 Benjamen 30 Comments

Knipex has come out with a new “material catcher” accessory for their

Cordless

New Dewalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Cordless Power Tools

May 30, 2019 Stuart 73 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker announced a new line of Dewalt Xtreme Sub-Compact cordless power tools.

Cordless

Size Comparison: Dewalt Atomic Cordless Drill vs. Milwaukee M12 Fuel and Makita 12V CXT

May 30, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

This morning I wondered how the Dewalt Atomic 20V Max cordless drill compared in size to 12V-class tools. Here’s the answer.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max 8.0Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery

May 29, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new higher capacity 8.0Ah battery for their 20V Max cordless power tool system.

Cordless

New Huge Ryobi Cordless Fan

May 29, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a hybrid-powered 18″ cordless fan.

Clamps

Woodpeckers Clamp Rack-It Mobile, a Heavy Duty Clamp Cart

May 28, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Woodpeckers’ newest One Time Tool is a high-capacity heavy duty steel mobile clamp rack.

Made in USA

We Remember Those Who Have Fallen, and are Grateful to Those Who Serve

May 27, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Today we observe Memorial Day.

Made in USA

Deal of the Day: Pelican Elite Coolers, Made in USA, 5/26/19

May 26, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Today only, save big on Pelican coolers, insulated bottles, and some related accessories.

Cordless

Cordless Power Tool Trends: Bluetooth Connectivity vs. Built-in Features

May 24, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

“Connected” cordless power tools vs. tools with advanced features. What’s your take?

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee Lineman’s Knife

May 23, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new knife for power utility workers.

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