Stuart – Page 239

3 Tools I Cheaped Out on, with Zero Regret

Apr 12, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

There were times I cheaped out on tools with zero regret. Here are 3 examples that come to mind.

Cool Videos: Laura Kampf Made Her Own EDC Screwdriver and Bit Box

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

I watched a nice series of videos showing how to make a screwdriver bit box out of a Zippo lighter, and a keychain screwdriver out of a shackle and bit holder.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

EDC Tools, Pens, Pencils, or Other Gear That is More Than Functionally Necessary

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

How does the selection of everyday tools, gear, and writing instruments turn into a hobby?

Cordless

Thumbs Down: Today’s Makita Brushless Cordless Drill Kit Deal of the Day (4/11/2018)

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Today’s Makita 18V brushless drill kit and accessory set deal of the day bundle is… well… I give it a thumbs down.

Editorial

We Have an Amazon “Influencer” Page – What to do with it?

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

So, we have an Amazon Influencers page. Now, what to do with it?

Saws

Dewalt Table Saw with Folding Stand Bundle is on Sale!

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a good deal on a Dewalt table saw bundle. We were also asked a tough question: buy now, or wait for an even better deal that’s not guaranteed?

Editorial

Check Out This Crazy Amazon Price Drop, and Our Discounted Price Search Widget

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I witnessed some crazy tool pricing at Amazon, and it had me thinking about our discounted tool search widget.

New Tools

New Harbor Freight US General Series 2 Tool Boxes

Apr 6, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with new US General Series 2 tool boxes.

Mechanics' Tools

So, the First Wave of New Craftsman Mechanics Tools Are Made in…

Apr 6, 2018 Stuart 98 Comments

The newest Craftsman mechanics tools are not made in the USA, (but that’s okay!).

Tool Deals

Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sales Event (2018)

Apr 5, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

Home Depot kicked off a Spring Black Friday sales event today.

Clamps

New Dewalt Bench Vises – and They’re Not Bright Yellow!

Apr 5, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new heavy duty bench vises.

Editorial

The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision

Apr 4, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Let’s talk about accuracy and precision.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Bosch 12V Max 3-Tool Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit (4/4/2018)

Apr 4, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

This Bosch 3-tool 12V Max tool kit is on sale, today only.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Steel Straight Edges

Apr 3, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with new steel straight edges, available for preorder for a limited time.

Knives

Our New Sponsor, OLFA Knives: Intro and Free Snap Blade Knife Sample Offer

Apr 2, 2018 Stuart 73 Comments

We have a new sponsor, and are kicking things off with a free snap blade knife sample offer!

Cordless

Here are Today’s HD Milwaukee Tool Deals (4/2/2018)

Apr 2, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There are some decent Milwaukee tools today, with some surprises.

Mechanics' Tools

First New Craftsman Ratchets and Tool Sets Appear on Lowes.com

Apr 1, 2018 Stuart 68 Comments

Here’s a look at a couple of new and “new” Craftsman tool sets at Lowes.

Editorial

When I Felt Excluded by a Tool Brand

Mar 31, 2018 Stuart

I’m thinking about my open letter to Sears and Craftsman from 6 years ago, and how it’s similar to the hot topic from the other day.

Hand Tools

Latest Craftsman Tools at Lowes Update (April 2018)

Mar 30, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Lowes says that Craftsman tools are “coming April 2.”

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Replacement Toothpicks and Tweezers for Your Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

Mar 30, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Did you know that replacement toothpicks and tweezers are available for Victorinox SAKs?

Stuart on Olight Marauder Mini 2 Light Cannon is on Sale for Black Friday: “I’m just over having to match different devices to different charging cables. I want USB-C for everything. I like the…”
Stuart on Olight Marauder Mini 2 Light Cannon is on Sale for Black Friday: “Auto-off is a tough one – I don’t know of any flashlight that has this. Some Olights have proximity-based auto-off.…”
Farmerguy on Misc ToolGuyd Topics – November 2025: “Fred, from the several years I have read your Christmas gift giving comments I must say your gift recipients are…”
Patrick T on These Adjustable Pliers have a Secondary Function: “100%! I have a few different types of cutters from them. They all feel like precision tools compared to the…”
Stuart_T on These Adjustable Pliers have a Secondary Function: “@John, “…checked out some of their other tools…” That’s its own rabbit hole! Is there anything they don’t make pliers…”
S on These Adjustable Pliers have a Secondary Function: “That tooth grip style reminds me of Irwin adjustables. I migrated to all flat jaw Irwin’s because the notched jaws…”