Stuart

New Tools

New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches

Apr 9, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Wera has come out with new Joker self-adjusting ratcheting adjustable wrenches. Read More

New Tools

Tanos (Festool) Systainer3 Tool Box Cart Now in Stock

Apr 8, 2020 Stuart 4 Comments

It appears that Tanos/Festool Systainer3 cart has arrived stateside, and at a discount. Read More

Awesome & Cool

Miniature Japanese DIY Hand Tools and Accessories

Apr 8, 2020 Stuart 8 Comments

Although pricey, these mini tools look pretty cool. Read More

Editorial

Why Does Amazon Have a PROs-Only Policy on these 3M Earmuffs and Other Tools?

Apr 7, 2020 Stuart 24 Comments

A reader came across 3M earmuffs with a pro-use disclaimer requirement. Why? Read More

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More

Cordless

Bosch’s Upgraded 12V Brushless Drill is on Sale – Should You Buy it?

Apr 3, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Bosch 2nd generation brushless drill kit is on sale, but is it a good buy? Read More

Chargers

2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers

Apr 2, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new cordless power tool battery chargers. Read More

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Do you struggle to carry 5 gallon buckets by hand to and fro? Now there’s a better way! Read More

Editorial

I Woke up to Lower Prices on Select Festool Sanders?!

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

Is this real – a discount on two Festool tools? Read More

Editorial

Coronavirus Pandemic Log: Grocery Store Status, Online Shopping, Cabin Fever (3/31/20)

Mar 31, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon. Read More

Editorial

I Ordered Cedar Wood Boards from Lowe’s for a Planter Project, Here’s What Happened

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 58 Comments

The first results from my mail-order cedar wood experiment ranges from “I couldn’t lower my expectations any further” to “wow, I’m going to order more,” depending on the sizing. Read More

Editorial

I Ordered Perforated Corrugated Pipe and Received Uncut Pipe – Any Way to Salvage This?

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 78 Comments

I ordered perforated pipe and received non-perforated pipe. What can I do with it? Read More

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (3/30/20)

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

There are some Dewalt cordless power tool deals of the day. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife. Read More

Cordless

Skil has a Compact Cordless (Brushless) Reciprocating Saw, and it’s Ridiculously Cheap

Mar 26, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Skil has an impressively spec’ed 12V brushless reciprocating saw, and it’s very inexpensive right now. Read More

Cordless

Expired: Huge Price Drop on Dewalt Xtreme Brushless Drill/Driver Kit! (03/2020)

Mar 24, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt’s Xtreme brushless drill kit is now $20 cheaper. Read More

Woodworking

Would You Order Cedar Boards from the Big Box Home Center?

Mar 24, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

Ignoring current events, where would be a good place – or places to avoid – to source cedar for outdoors woodworking projects? Read More

Pliers

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

News

Coronavirus News: Harbor Frieght Donates All Masks, Shields, Gloves to US Hospitals, and What the Public Can do to Help

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Harbor Freight is making their entire supply of PPE available for hospital donations. Read More

DealGuyd

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Dewalt, Ridgid, Husky Workbenches, Mechanics Tools, More (3/22/20)

Mar 22, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

Here are some cordless power tools, mechanics tool sets, and some other tool deals of the day. Read More

Mike on New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches: “Seems like a great tool until you pay attention to the size range each can handle. The smallest only handling…”
dstblj 52 on 2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers: “8 amps is the maximum rate it is capable of applying ie if your battery was completely empty the entire…”
Josh on New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches: “As an alternative option to something like a pliers wrench, I think they’re pretty interesting. I have a strong dislike…”
Noah on New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches: “The size limitations are a major killer for me. I’ll keep my normal adjustables and pliers wrench.”
fred on New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches: “Just to compare prices - one might look at Chads https://chadstoolbox.com/brand-new-arrivals/ but I believe KCTool offers 5% off using code…”
JoeM on Miniature Japanese DIY Hand Tools and Accessories: “To be fair, these aren't literally miniatures. They aren't meant for display, even though they're WORTHY of it. They are…”