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New Porter Cable 8V Cordless Impact Driver PCC842L

Mar 13, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Porter Cable is soon coming out with a new 8V Max cordless impact driver.

Amazon Prime Price Increase: $79 to $99, Starting Soon

Mar 13, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

FYI: Amazon Prime membership fee is soon going up to $99. Subscribe now or sign up for a free 30-day trial to lock in the $79 rate for one year.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Hand Gardening Tools

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

To my surprise, my father is a big fan of Black & Decker’s hand gardening tools. You might want to check them out too.

Accessories

SparkFun’s Bendable Third Hand Kit

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system.

Mechanics' Tools

New Wera Zyklop Metal Ratchets

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with two new Zyklop Metal ratchets – one with a reversible switch, and another with a push-through anvil.

Accessories

Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protectors

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Tripp Lite’s Isobar surge protectors are very well suited for workshop use.

Cordless

Dewalt’s Thermal Imaging Camera is a Bad Value

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader wrote in asking about Dewalt’s imaging thermometer, leading us to think more about the product’s value.

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-100 Induction Soldering System

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Hakko has announced their new FX-100 induction heat soldering system.

Tool Deals

Zoro Tools Mega Sale – 3/11/14

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We received word that Zoro Tools will be having a Flash Sale tomorrow, 3/11/14, from 11am thru 2pm CST.

Accessories

Bench Dog Push Block Review

Mar 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Bench Dog’s Push Bloc push block, an excellent safety accessory for use with powered woodworking tools.

Editorial

New Tool Buys: GoPro Hero 3+, 80/20 Framing, Emergency Stop Switch

Mar 6, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a few of the tool-related things I’ve been shopping for. What have you purchased recently?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Hot Deal: $37 off the New Dewalt Trim Nailer Air Compressor

Mar 5, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We discovered that Dewalt’s new 2.5 gallon trim nailer air compressor is currently on sale for 15% off!

New Tools

Oneida “New and Improved” Ultimate Dust Deputy that [Hopefully] Won’t Damage Your Dust Extractor

Mar 5, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Oneida has come out with an updated version of their Ultimate Dust Deputy that hopefully won’t damage the Festool dust extractors it’s designed to work with.

Cordless

New Dewalt DCF681 & DCF682 8V Gyro Cordless Screwdrivers

Mar 4, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt is soon coming out with two new 8V Max gyroscopic motion-controlled cordless screwdrivers.

Screwdrivers

Wanted: Bahco (Irazola) Tekno+ Screwdrivers

Mar 4, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Wanted (at a reasonable price): Bahco (Snap-on/Irazola) screwdrivers.

Layout & Measuring

Reader Question: Recommend a Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level for Under $150

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

A reader asked for help selecting a self-adjusting cross-line laser level in the ~$150 and less price range.

New Tools

Husky “Clear View” Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Husky has come out with a new tool storage combo which features glass drawer fronts.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

What’s the Difference Between Dewalt’s DCN690 and DCN692 20V Brushless Framing Nailers?

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

What’s the difference between Dewalt’s two 20V brushless cordless framing nailers, and what does “Dual Speed” mean for users?

News

2013 Earnings and Sales for Sears, Home Depot, & Lowes

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

We compiled fourth quarter 2013 and full-year 2013 earnings (or losses) and sales for Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes.

Cordless

Ryobi 40V Lawn Mower

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Ryobi’s 40V cordless lawn mower looks to be a good push-mower option for those with smaller lawns.

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