Stuart – Page 332

A Crooked Shop so Shockingly Bad I Had to Share

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

I received a spammy “let’s work together” email from a retailer that turned out to be the most rotten store I’ve ever seen.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A New Makita 18V Cordless Pin Nailer (XTP02Z)

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless 23 gauge pin nailer.

New Tools

New Porter Cable Miter Saw Folds Over for Compact Storage

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a unique miter saw that folds over for more compact storage.

New Tools

Bosch Custom Case System – Modular Drill and Screwdriver Bit Storage

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new Custom Case System for organizing hex-shanked drilling and driving bits.

Hammers & Mallets

Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Crescent is coming out with an indexing head demo hammer, similar to the Craftsman Flex hammer that we feel okay about.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Combo Kit, M18 Fuel Sliding Miter Saw with Stand Bundle (7/14/2017)

Jul 14, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some Milwaukee M18 bundles on sale, today only.

Storage & Organization

Nanuk Equipment Cases

Jul 14, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Nanuk cases look to be competitive Pelican-like equipment cases for protecting your sensitive gear.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Radius Site Light with One-Key

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee’s come out with new M18 Radius LED Site Lights that are powered by 2 battery packs.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Cordless Blower

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Bosch’s new 18V cordless blower features a “debris collection tube.” Do you know what it could be for?

Editorial

Things from IKEA that Could be Used in Your Workshop?

Jul 12, 2017 Stuart 39 Comments

Can Ikea products be used in your workshop? That’s something we’re starting to explore.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 18V Drill Kit with Bit Set and Laser Measurer for $95.11 (7/11/2017)

Jul 11, 2017 Stuart 3 Comments

This Bosch basic cordless drill kit, bit set, and laser distance measuring tool deal bundle would be a great starter kit for new homeowners.

Tool Deals

(Expired) Amazon Prime Day 2017 Tool Deals

Jul 11, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s a roundup of all the Amazon Prime Day tool deals that I felt were worth mentioning. I’ll update with Lightning Deals if they come up.

Hand Tools

New Werner 2-in-1 Dual Use Ladders

Jul 10, 2017 Stuart 43 Comments

Werner has come out with 2-in-1 ladders that convert between stepladder and extension ladder modes.

Editorial

Argh, Dewalt Impact Screwdriver Bit Holder Failure – But at Least it’s Rare

Jul 10, 2017 Stuart 49 Comments

My Dewalt magnetic impact screwdriver bit holder lost its magnet. Seems like a rare and random manufacturing defect. Have you experienced this with any of your bit holders?

Layout & Measuring

Empire American Flag Torpedo Level

Jul 7, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

Empire has come out with a new limited edition 9″ torpedo level with American Flag color scheme.

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