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Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!

Jul 20, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s an open love letter to Bosch about my new PS32 brushless drill. Oh, and there’s a giveaway at the end! Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial

Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun

Jul 20, 2018 Benjamen 14 Comments

Follow down the rabbit hole as Ben and Stuart investigate reports of Kaizen foam melting in clear-lidded tool boxes. Read More

Editorial, Storage & Organization, Tool Science 101

Craftsman is Set to Launch More than 1200 New Tools (2018 Summer Update)

Jul 19, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

Craftsman will be announcing more than 1200 new tools and related products next month. Read More

Editorial, News

A New Craftsman Pro Series Contractor Table Saw?

Jul 19, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Sears has come out with what looks to be a cosmetic update to their popular Craftsman table saw. Read More

New Tools, Saws, Woodworking

New Bosch Core18V Next-Gen 4.0Ah Compact Battery Pack (and 8.0Ah Teaser)

Jul 18, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Bosch has announced a new next-gen compact 4.0Ah battery pack, and an 8.0Ah “standard” battery is on the way. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

Scam or Not? Tips for Assessing Unfamiliar Online Tool Stores

Jul 17, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

If a deal looks too good to be true, it often is, but people still fall prey to scams. Read More

Editorial

More Prime Day 2018 Tool Deals: Select Dewalt Tools, & Bosch $50 off $200

Jul 17, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Good morning, here are some more “Prime Day” tool deals that you might be interested in. Read More

DealGuyd

Prime Day 2018 Tool Deal: Save 20% off Select Wera Tools

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Several Wera tool sets are on sale, today only. Read More

DealGuyd

Amazon “Prime Day” 2018 Tool Deals

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some actually-good Amazon “Prime Day” tool deals. Read More

DealGuyd

Oops, I was Using a Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill in “Hammer” Mode While Drilling Wood

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Well, this is embarrassing, but I forgot that I was using a hammer drill. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial

An Old-School Tool I Never Thought I’d Use with a Laser Level

Jul 16, 2018 Benjamen 22 Comments

Who knew that modern and traditional layout tools would work so well with each other. Read More

Editorial, Layout & Measuring

Ryobi Quarter Sheet Sander Recall

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 49 Comments

The pictured Ryobi sander has been recalled for posing a laceration hazard to users. Read More

Grinders & Sanders, Power Tools

Review of the New Festool CT Dust Extractor and Wireless Remote

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

I’ve been working with Festool’s newest dust extractor and optional remote, here’s what I think about it. Read More

Editorial, Tool Reviews, Vacuums & Dust Collection

30 Minutes with the New Milwaukee Cordless Table Saw

Jul 12, 2018 Stuart 58 Comments

I spent a half hour with Milwaukee’s new brushless table saw today, here’s what I think about it so far. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws, Tool Reviews, Woodworking

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Ryobi Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (7/12/2018)

Jul 12, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some good cordless power tool deals, available today only. Read More

DealGuyd

Andrew Q on Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!: “Porter Cable chuck plastic, no grip, drillbit slip Bosch save me with luck”
PB on Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun: “Also, after watching some more of their videos. The positive trait that makes this material easy to work…”
Stephen on Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!: “I would give it to my 4 year old daughter so I could include her in more of my household…”
PB on Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun: “Good Point. I was trying to find out more info on what FastCap uses to glue the…”
Satch on Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!: “Alas poor Urine er...I mean Urich...uh I mean Ridgid, I knew you well. Too well. You are uninspiring and it's…”
A W on Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!: “An ode to my Nextec drill/driver: When I first acquired you, Sears and Craftsman were all I…”