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New Tools

New International Tool Integrated Latch SHD Tool Storage

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

International has come out with new SHD tool chests, which we first discovered under (Sears) Craftsman branding.

Cordless

New Porter Cable Cordless Sander

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a new 20V Max cordless sander.

Awesome & Cool

10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend.

New Tools

New Hitachi Worm Drive Saw

Sep 21, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a new 15A corded worm drive circular saw.

Cordless

Makita 18V Sync Lock Battery Lock-Out Programmer

Sep 21, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

Makita has come out with a battery lock-out programmer, as a battery theft deterrent system.

Cordless

I Just Bought a Makita 18V Brushless Drill KIT for $99

Sep 20, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita’s got a new 18V brushless drill kit for $99, and we just bought 2 for testing. This is Makita’s most appealing holiday season “gateway” cordless drill kit yet!

Editorial

Dear Milwaukee Tool, Thanks for the “Free Tool with Shockwave Accessories” Rebate!

Sep 19, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

I don’t see any public mention of this Shockwave accessories rebate, but it’s definitely worth a look.

Books, Magazines, & Videos

Book Review: The Total Inventor’s Manual by Sean Michael Ragan

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

It’s not every day that I can say “I’m friends with the author, and really enjoyed this book.”

New Tools

New Stanley Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

It looks like Stanley will have some new Diamond Tip screwdrivers out soon.

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless Vacuum

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Porter Cable’s new cordless vac.

Cordless

Harbor Freight Looks to Make Serious Push into Pro Tool Market

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 201 Comments

How did this happen, for me to be excited about Harbor Freight Tools?

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Power-Assisted Dolly and Wheelbarrow

Sep 14, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Makita has come out with a new brushless power-assisted flat dolly and wheelbarrow.

New Tools

Worx Sidekick Work Table

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

The Worx Sidekick is a folding and collapsible compact work table that looks like it might be handy for a wide range of tasks.

Knives

X-Acto Basic Precision Knife Set

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

This X-Acto hobby knife set looks to be a good deal.

New Tools

Stanley FatMax DiamondGrip Pliers

Sep 12, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Stanley FatMax has come out with new specially-coated pliers that they say provide up to 40% more grip.

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