Archives for 2019

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deals of the Day: Dewalt Bit Set, Milwaukee Power Tools, Dewalt Cordless Bundle (1/31/19)

Jan 31, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are today’s tool deals of the day.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Mobile-Friendly and Desktop Redesign, Phase 1 (2019)

Jan 30, 2019 Stuart 90 Comments

We’re looking to change ToolGuyd’s look and feel, and would love to hear what you think!

Power Tool Accessories

Bosch Daredevil, Milwaukee Shockwave, Diablo Power Tool Accessories – Opinions and a Giveaway!

Jan 30, 2019 Stuart 354 Comments

Thank you to Home Depot for the resupply of some of our favorite power tool accessories! This calls for a giveaway!

Safety

Deal: Uvex Bionic Face Shield for $17

Jan 30, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

The uncoated Uvex Bionic face shield is currently on sale for $17.

Safety

Deal of the Day: Uvex and Howard Leight Personal Protective Gear (1/29/19)

Jan 29, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Today only, save on several great personal eye, face, and hearing protection products.

Editorial

What’s Important to You in a Shop Vacuum?

Jan 29, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

What’s most important to you when shopping for a wet/dry shop vacuum?

Books, Magazines, & Videos

Essential Joinery, by Marc Spagnuolo

Jan 29, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

The Wood Whisperer has a new book coming out, “Essential Joinery.”

New Tools

New Ikea Smart Lock (Rothult) – Perfect for DIY Tool Storage Projects and Hacks?

Jan 28, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

Ikea came out with a new smart lock that looks perfect for DIY cabinet projects.

Cordless

New Upgraded Bosch 18V Brushless “Freak 2.0” Impact Driver/Wrench

Jan 28, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new version of the FREAK impact driver/wrench.

New Tools

New Ridgid NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums are Better Than Ever

Jan 28, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

Here’s an overview of the new Ridgid NXT wet/dry vacuums.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Knife (Less Weight, Lower Price)

Jan 26, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

The new Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is more affordable, while still being made in the USA.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Zero Tolerance Knives for 2019

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a look at 6 new and upcoming Zero Tolerance USA-made folding knives.

Electrical Tools

New Milwaukee VDE Insulated Pliers in Europe (NWS-Made?!)

Jan 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Check out these new Milwaukee VDE insulated pliers and cutters!

Cordless

A Different Dewalt Cordless Sander for Europe?

Jan 24, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Is this a mistake, or a slightly different Dewalt cordless sander?

Cordless

New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Mixer Looks Like a Big Drill

Jan 24, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new FlexVolt mixer.

MM on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “Emco has extremely nice small and benchtop machine tools. But anything you can just pick up and tuck away simply…”
MM on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I agree, machines in that size class are difficult to find. The reason is the “size class” is fundamentally flawed.…”
UberChemist on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I’ve spent years looking. High quality small machine tools DON’T EXIST. It seems like a huge hole in the market.…”
William Adams on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I did get: https://countycomm.com/products/ti-grip-precision-hobby-knife and put it in my bag, but have never had occasion to get it out, so…”
MM on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I think this style of knife has its uses, it’s super slim and the blade is small and inoffensive. If…”
ElectroAtletico on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Milwaukee Fastback’s are less than $10. I can purchase 7 of them for the price of that gimmick “knife”.”