Stuart – Page 254

Editorial

The Best Heavy Duty Steel Cabinet Parts Organizer for Under $100

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

I absolutely love Akro-Mils’ steel-frame parts storage cabinet.

Editorial

Who Else Loves Scott Blue Shop Towels?

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t believe we’ve never posted about Scott disposable blue shop towels before!

Editorial

Amusing Amazon Algorithm Glitch: “Expert Assembly” Services for a Small Plastic Parts Cabinet

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

After adding a small plastic parts organizer to my cart, Amazon asked if I wanted “professional assembly” services.

Editorial

Isometric Graph Paper

Jul 30, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Isometric paper is a different kind of graph paper that can help you draw 3D objects and plans by hand.

Editorial

Do You Want Milwaukee to Make a Packout-Compatible Cordless Vacuum?

Jul 29, 2019 Stuart 51 Comments

Users have been asking for it, but Milwaukee does not yet make a Packout cordless vacuum.

Tool Deals

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool & Packout Tool Box Deal (Ends 7/29/19)

Jul 29, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Ending today, save from $15 to $100 on Milwaukee tool orders with this “buy more save more” deal.

Layout & Measuring

Snag the Fantastic Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil on Sale!

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

The fantastic Rotring 600 mechanical pencil is currently on sale.

News

Porter Cable Table Saws Recalled due to Fire Hazard (PCX362010)

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Over 250,000 Porter Cable table saws are being recalled due to motors that can overheat and start a fire.

Electrical Tools

New Fluke Insulated Hand Tools and Starter Kits

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Fluke has come out with new insulated hand tools.

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt 40pc FlexTorq Impact Screwdriver Bit Set is Nicely Priced (7/25/2019)

Jul 25, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

This Dewalt impact bit set seems to be fairly priced. The special magnetic screw holder is a neat attachment to try out.

Layout & Measuring

A Local Contractor Reminded Me How Useful Drafting Triangles Could Be

Jul 25, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Drafting triangles make it easier to draw straight and parallel lines, and they’re surprisingly inexpensive.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Pipe Threader, an “Industry First”

Jul 25, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are the details about Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel cordless pipe threader.

Tool Deals

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day 7/24/19

Jul 24, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are some Milwaukee cordless power tool deals, valid today only.

Cordless

Bosch’s New 12V Cordless Power Tool Battery Charger is Smaller and Faster

Jul 24, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Bosch’s new standard 12V Max battery charger is faster than their previous charger.

Cordless

New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Pipe Threader (DCE700)

Jul 23, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Dewalt has announced a new FlexVolt cordless pipe threader.

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Stuart on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “That’s the Go 3, and as mentioned it’s sold and shipped by a company based in India.”
Stuart on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue – September Update: “Flat cable? Yes. Rounded cable? Floppy. You can’t see that part of the label, but the Disk A conveys similar.…”