Stuart – Page 33

Why We Observe and Talk About the Tool Industry

Dec 18, 2024 Stuart 46 Comments

It’s important to talk about behind the scenes observations.

Storage & Organization

Dewalt DXL at Home Depot Could Impact Makita MakTrak

Dec 17, 2024 Stuart 39 Comments

What will Dewalt’s launch at Home Depot mean for Makita MakTrak?

New Milwaukee Packout Tilt Bin Organizer

Dec 17, 2024 Stuart 27 Comments

Let’s talk about the newest Packout product.

New Festool Cordless Sanders Lost AC Compatibility

Dec 16, 2024 Stuart 43 Comments

Say goodbye to hybrid power.

Conflicts of Interest & Other Behind the Scenes Topics

Dec 16, 2024 Stuart 68 Comments

Let’s talk about some more behind-the-scenes topics.

Tool-Selling Shenanigans

Dec 15, 2024 Stuart 61 Comments

We noticed some unusual things this holiday season.

New CamelBak Pro Tool Belts and Water Packs

Dec 13, 2024 Stuart 24 Comments

Camelbak has stepped into the Pro hydration space.

What Grinds my Tool Gears – December 2024

Dec 13, 2024 Stuart 67 Comments

There are a few tool world things to rant about.

Metabo HPT Joins the Tabless Battery Club with T-PWR

Dec 12, 2024 Stuart 31 Comments

Metabo HPT has launched a MultiVolt tabless battery.

New Lee Valley Veritas Workshop Knife

Dec 12, 2024 Stuart 42 Comments

Lee Valley launched a new knife.

Panasonic has Unique Cordless Drill and Impact Attachments

Dec 11, 2024 Stuart 32 Comments

Panasonic’s cordless attachment system seems highly versatile.

Metabo Launched an Apple-Compatible Tracker

Dec 11, 2024 Stuart 18 Comments

Metabo has a new tool tracker.

Dewalt Double-Dipping Tools Deals – Ends 12/11/24

Dec 10, 2024 Stuart 4 Comments

Acme has a new Dewalt flash sale.

New Hilti Dust Extractor Vacuum has a Continuous Bag

Dec 10, 2024 Stuart 15 Comments

This seems like an easier way to change dust vac bags.

Electrical Tools

Klein Nut Driver Set Can be Used with Your Hand or Impact

Dec 9, 2024 Stuart 27 Comments

This Klein tool set serves dual purposes.

Stuart on Home Depot has a Milwaukee Cordless Screwdriver Free Battery Deal: “Sorry! *fixed* I would have assumed that M12 1.5Ah batteries wouldn’t be popular, given that 2Ah and now 2.5Ah High…”
Chris on Home Depot has a Milwaukee Cordless Screwdriver Free Battery Deal: “I’ve had a pair of the GSR12V brushless screwdrivers for a few years, they get very frequent use. They are…”
Bonnie on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “Isn’t the Stanley battery powered stuff mostly sold in other countries like Australia? I don’t think I’ve ever seen them…”
Bonnie on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “Yeah, it honestly seems wasteful to design most tools “from scratch” if you already have a collection of good designs…”
Bonnie on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “Yep. Fundamentally most power tools are a spinning motor, a spinning bit/blade, and one or two handles. There are only…”
Bonnie on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “I expect that while the BOM for each tool have a high percentage of overlap, there’s still unique parts all…”