Archives for 2019

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day: 3 Cordless Power Tool Bundles, 1 Mechanics Tool Set, 3/13/2019

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here are 4 Dewalt tool deals of the day.

Cordless

First Look: New Dewalt ATOMIC 20V Max Compact Cordless Power Tools

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 67 Comments

Here’s a first-look at the Dewalt Atomic cordless power tool line.

Pliers

Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: Stabila 4pc Level Set Promo

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

This looks to be a good Stabila introductory level set.

Editorial

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example.

Awesome & Cool

What’s Brewing? A New Makita Cordless Coffee Maker, DCM501Z

Mar 10, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless coffee maker.

Cordless

New Craftsman Cordless Outdoor Power Tools at Amazon

Mar 8, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

New Craftsman cordless outdoor power tools are now at Amazon, just in time for Spring upgrades.

Chargers

New Milwaukee M18 Super Charger is FAST

Mar 7, 2019 Stuart 87 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M18/M12 Super Charger is very aptly named.

Cordless

New Worx Sandeck 20V Multi-Sander is a DIY Do-It-All Cordless Sander

Mar 7, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

The Worx Sandeck Multi-Sander is a cordless sander with interchangeable pads.

News

Stanley Black & Decker Sues Sears over Craftsman Ultimate Collection Marketing

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

It’s Craftsman Tools vs. Craftsman Tools, over Sears’ Craftsman Ultimate Tool Collection marketing taglines.

New Tools

New Crescent Wide-Jaw Adjustable Wrenches w/ Micro-Serrations

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Crescent has announced a new line of adjustable wrenches.

DIY Projects

Adding a Durable Low-Friction Work Surface – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3

Mar 6, 2019 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s how I added low-friction worktops to my tool cabinets and work stations.

Layout & Measuring

New Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measures Look to Change the Game

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 54 Comments

Lufkin has come out with what looks to be a premium market-leading tape measure.

Made in USA

Bausch + Lomb 5X Loupe Review

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

This 5X loupe makes tiny details more visible.

New Tools

Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers.

blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The fact that this is to be bolt-assembled by the end user implies modularity. Wouldn’t this be a compelling system…”
Nathan on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Like said mechanics carts see them in hangars and shops. The bottom area is often for chemicals or parts. And…”
Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “The plastic is holding up pretty well, at least as well as the diamond plate-covered engineered wood of my old…”
RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Stuart, what do you think of your Beta cabinet?How’s the ABS long term, particularly on the top edges? Curious what…”
frobo on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “That makes sense. Maybe the manufacturers of these carts are missing an opportunity by not offering an add-on drawer kit…”
Jason on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Just in time for Halloween? Could see some Vikings fans wanting it in their garage I guess”