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About Benjamen

Benjamen Johnson grew up watching his dad work as a contractor and woodworker. He became an electrical engineer and took an interest in woodworking. Check out Ben's projects at Ben's Workshop or follow him on twitter or instagram.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

A Continuous Roll of Surebonder Hot Glue Sticks?

Jan 8, 2020 Benjamen 37 Comments

Do you ever find yourself running out of glue in your glue gun? Well how about a 77ft long glue stick? Read More

Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Protractor T-Square One-Time Tool (Deadline 1/6/20)

Dec 20, 2019 Benjamen 19 Comments

Here’s everything we know about the new Woodpeckers Posi-Lock protractor-like T-square. Read More

Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Ultra Shear Parting Tool for Woodturning

Dec 17, 2019 Benjamen 5 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new woodturning tool, a carbide insert-tipped Ultra Shear parting tool. Read More

DealGuyd

Duluth Trading: 30% Off Your Entire Order and Free Shipping Ends 12/13/19

Dec 12, 2019 Benjamen 24 Comments

Duluth Trading has 30% off your entire order plus free shipping with no minimum. Ends 12/13/19. Read More

DealGuyd

Costco Holiday Tool Deals 2019

Dec 11, 2019 Benjamen 22 Comments

Here’s best deals I’ve found for the 2019 Holiday season at Costco. Read More

DealGuyd

Lee Valley 2019 Cyber Monday Sale (12/2/19)

Dec 2, 2019 Benjamen 14 Comments

Lee Valley’s Cyber Monday Sale features discounted gift cards, manufacturing seconds, and other tools. Read More

DealGuyd

Select Ingersoll Rand Tools up to 35% off Today at Amazon (11/30/19)

Nov 30, 2019 Benjamen 1 Comment

Amazon has some big discounts on Ingersoll Rand air tools today, November 30, 2019. Read More

DealGuyd

Kaizen Inserts Deal: 10% off through Cyber Monday (Ends 12/2/19)

Nov 26, 2019 Benjamen 21 Comments

Kaizen Inserts is having a 10%-off site-wide sale thru Cyber Monday. Read More

DealGuyd

Rockler Black Friday 2019 Woodworking Deals

Nov 22, 2019 Benjamen 15 Comments

Here’s a look at Rockler’s Black Friday 2019 woodworking deals. Read More

Storage & Organization

New Irwin Power Tool Accessory Cases (Should be Dewalt-Compatible)

Nov 22, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Irwin has came out with new power tool accessory cases that strongly resemble new Dewalt ToughCase+ and Craftsman accessory cases. Read More

Reader Question: Recommendations for Home Automation System?

Nov 20, 2019 Benjamen 41 Comments

Please tell us if you use a Home Automation system you can recommend! Read More

DealGuyd

Kreg Jig Rebate – Get into Pocket Hole Joinery for Less (H2019)

Nov 20, 2019 Benjamen 6 Comments

Buy any Kreg pocket hole jig over $99, receive a $15 rebate. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife Bundle Deal (H2019)

Nov 13, 2019 Benjamen 35 Comments

Here’s a closer look at this Milwaukee Fastback utility knife bundle deal, and how it’s different from last year’s. Read More

DealGuyd

Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale. Read More

Woodworking

Kreg Mini Pocket Hole Jig on Sale for $9 (Ends 11/13/19)

Nov 9, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

Lowe’s is selling the Kreg mini pocket hole jig for $9. Read More

Power Tools

Home Depot FREE Bonus Cordless Power Tools Holiday Deals 2019

Nov 8, 2019 Benjamen 34 Comments

Home Depot’s free cordless power tool deals are back for Holiday 2019. Buy a starter set or combo kit, get free tools. Read More

DealGuyd

Home Depot Pre-Black Friday 2019 “Special Buy” Tool Deals

Nov 6, 2019 Benjamen 50 Comments

Here are some Black Friday 2019 and Holiday tool deals that started appearing at Home Depot. Read More

Tool Reviews

Milwaukee Heated Gloves Review

Oct 15, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

I wore Milwaukee heated gloves all last winter – here’s what you need to know about them. Read More

Made in USA

New Craftsman Versastak Organizer has a Lower Profile and Better Space Utilization

Oct 4, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Craftsman has updated their Versastack organizer with a couple of big improvements. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee Tool Storage Deal: 10% off Packout, Tool Boxes, Bags, and More (ends 9/25/19)

Sep 24, 2019 Benjamen 1 Comment

Thru 9/25/19, save 10% on select Milwaukee tool storage products, including Packout! Read More

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