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Tool Deals

Amazon “Prime Day” 2018 Tool Deals

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Here are some actually-good Amazon “Prime Day” tool deals.

Cordless

Oops, I was Using a Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill in “Hammer” Mode While Drilling Wood

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Well, this is embarrassing, but I forgot that I was using a hammer drill.

Grinders & Sanders

Ryobi Quarter Sheet Sander Recall

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 66 Comments

The pictured Ryobi sander has been recalled for posing a laceration hazard to users.

Editorial

Review of the New Festool CT Dust Extractor and Wireless Remote

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

I’ve been working with Festool’s newest dust extractor and optional remote, here’s what I think about it.

Cordless

30 Minutes with the New Milwaukee Cordless Table Saw

Jul 12, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

I spent a half hour with Milwaukee’s new brushless table saw today, here’s what I think about it so far.

Tool Deals

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Ryobi Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (7/12/2018)

Jul 12, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some good cordless power tool deals, available today only.

Cordless

New Ridgid 18V Gen5X Charging Radio

Jul 11, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Ridgid has a new 18V cordless jobsite radio charger.

New Tools

Festool CT Cyclone Dust Extractor Pre-Separator

Jul 11, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Festool has come out with a cyclone pre-separator for their CT 26, 36, and 58 dust extractor vacs.

News

Why Does This Pest Control Device Look Like a Porter Cable Speaker?

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Well, that’s weird. This pest control device appears to be built inside the same plastic shell as Porter Cable’s Bluetooth speaker.

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Compact Dust Extractor and Blower

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 0.75 gallon capacity cordless portable dust extractor that can double as a blower.

New Tools

New Rockler Ceiling Track System for Overhead Taming of Vacuum Hoses and Power Cords

Jul 10, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new ceiling track system, for keeping cords, air lines, and vacuum hoses up and out of the way.

New Tools

New Kobalt Tool Cabinet Carts (3000 Series)

Jul 9, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Lowes has come out with new Kobalt 3000-series tool cabinet carts.

Editorial

Next-Gen Tool Storage Chest and Cabinet Combo Features Wishlist

Jul 6, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I want my next tool box to have electronic locks. What do you wish your next tool box had?

DIY Projects

What Should the Ultimate Bosch 12V Compact Cordless Power Tool Station Include?

Jul 5, 2018 Stuart 45 Comments

Here’s Part 0 of my in-progress Bosch sponsored project, centered around their 12V Max compact cordless power tools.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Packout Slim Parts Organizers, Tool Bags, and Accessories

Jul 5, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee Packout organizers, tool bags, and accessories!

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