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ToolGuyd > Articles by: Benjamen
Hart 4inch c-clamp with quicktight technology -- handle bent

Clamps

Hart Quick-Adjust C-Clamps

Feb 25, 2019 Benjamen 10 Comments

Unlike traditional designs, these Hart c-clamps have a quick-adjust mechanism.

Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrench

Hand Tools

New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available

Feb 22, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Irwin’s new Vise-Grip pliers wrenches are now available in 8″ and 10″ sizes at Lowe’s

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal Cutting Circular Saw quarter-inch steel plate

Cordless

Review: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal-Cutting Circular Saw

Feb 12, 2019 Benjamen 23 Comments

Here’s a closer look at the Milwaukee M18 Fuel metal-cutting circular saw, and some examples of what it can do.

Hilti SJD 6-A22 Jigsaw

Cordless

Highlights from Hilti’s Innovation 2018 Event

Feb 1, 2019 Benjamen 17 Comments

Here are the most interesting tools that I saw at Hilti’s Innovation 2018 tool media event.

Maker Faire NYC 2012 Shapeways 3D Printed Skull

Digital Fabrication

How to Get 3D Printed Parts Without Owning a Printer

Jan 22, 2019 Benjamen 20 Comments

Here are some options for getting 3D printed parts without having to buy and maintain a pricey printer.

Dremel Digilab 3D Printer Tardis Print

Digital Fabrication

Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer Review

Jan 7, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

Ben reviews the Dremel 3D45 3D printer.

3D printing tool lineup

Digital Fabrication

Extra Tools You’ll Need for 3D Printing

Dec 17, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

After you purchase a 3D printer, you’ll probably need a few extra tools – here are some recommendations.

Dewalt DWMT81522 181 pc black chome mechanics tool set at Costco

Tool Deals

Costco Holiday Tool Deals 2018

Dec 6, 2018 Benjamen 14 Comments

I’ve picked out what I thought were the best tool deals at Costco this 2018 Holiday season.

MetaboHPT 10inch 36V Miter Saw

Cordless

Metabo HPT MultiVolt Tools are Here

Dec 4, 2018 Benjamen 28 Comments

Metabo HPT Multivolt Tools are here and I got my hands on a few at the Acme Fall tool sale.

Woodpeckers Holiday Countdown graphic

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Holiday Countdown — A New “Retired” Tool Every Day Until Dec 12th.

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 5 Comments

Woodpeckers 1st Holiday Countdown will reveal a “retired” One Time Tool for purchase until December 12th.

Dewalt FlexVolt Battery

Cordless

Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Makita Deals at Toolup

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 13 Comments

ToolUp is having a Cyber Monday part 2 sale today with deals on Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita tools.

Dewalt ToughSystem DS290 Two-Drawer Unit

New Tools

New Dewalt ToughSystem DS290 Stacking Drawers

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 61 Comments

Dewalt is replacing their DS250 two drawer ToughSystem toolbox with a new dust and water resistant model: the DS290.

micro-jig-grr-ripper-push-block

Safety

GRR-Ripper Pushblock Discounts

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

Micro-Jig Grr-Ripper push blocks are on sale at several retailers. The GR-100 and GR-200 are $49 and $69 respectively.

Seek Shot Pro Product Shot

Awesome & Cool

New Seek Thermal Imagers

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

Seek Thermal’s new Shot and Shot Pro, have a new technology called Seek Fusion which combines the infrared and thermal images to give you more context in your infrared images.

Reader Question

Any Recommendations for Inexpensive Calipers?

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 66 Comments

The quality of cheap calipers seems to have steadily declined and we’re wondering if there’s a moderately priced alternative.

New Hilti SC 60W-A36 worm-drive style saw

Cordless

New Hilti 36V Worm Drive Style Saw and SDS Max Combihammer

Nov 29, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Hilti recently announced two new 36V tools, a worm drive style saw and a SDS Max Combihammer that will be available January 2019.

Milwaukee 10 Foot Key chain Tape with LED Product Shot

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee 10ft Keychain Tape Measure with Built-in LED Flashlight

Nov 27, 2018 Benjamen 33 Comments

Milwaukee’s new 10’/3m keychain tape with LED is finally available at Home Depot.

Pana Hand PanaVise helping hands on base

Accessories

Hobby Creek Pana Hand “Helping Hands” for PanaVise Review

Nov 9, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

The Hobby Creek Pana Hand works as stand alone helping hands or in conjunction with your PanaVise.

Free Milwaukee XC6 battery with HD12 starter kit hero

Cordless

Buy a Milwaukee M18 12.0Ah Battery & Rapid Charger Cordless Starter Kit, Get a FREE 6.0Ah Battery

Nov 4, 2018 Benjamen 2 Comments

There’s a new special M18 High Output bundle, featuring a 12Ah battery and rapid charger starter kit with a free 6Ah battery.

New Milwaukee Heated Hoodie underneath my rain gear

Cordless

First Impressions: New Milwaukee Heated Hoodie

Oct 29, 2018 Benjamen 17 Comments

With colder than normal temperatures, I was able to start testing the new Milwaukee heated hoodie early this year.

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