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Editorial

Dremel’s New Hammertime Web Show is Kind of Weird, But Good

Apr 13, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Dremel has a new webshow series out. What do you think of the first Hammertime episode?

ToolGuyd Giveaways

And the Winners Are… (March, April 2015 Giveaway Winners Announcement)

Apr 13, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here is the list of winners to our recent giveaways!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchets Pivot Their Way Into Awkward Spaces

Apr 10, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The new Craftsman gimbal palm ratchet set might be just what you need to torque out of a bind.

Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Extreme Grip 5pc Socket Set Works in Mysterious Ways

Apr 10, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a 5pc Extreme Grip socket set that works in mysterious ways to better grip regular and rounded (damaged) fasteners.

Cordless

New Bosch Cordless Lawn Mower is Powered by One or Two 36V Battery Packs

Apr 9, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Check out the new Bosch cordless lawn mower, which is powered by one or two 36V Li-ion battery packs.

Electrical Tools

Knipex or NWS Pliers? Oh, What a Stumper!

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We were asked whether we prefer Knipex or NWS, and had to pick just one. Which brand do you think we like more? Which do you prefer?

Layout & Measuring

Stanley LeverLock Tape Measures Get a Redesign

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley has made some updates to their inexpensive LeverLock auto-locking tape measures.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zero Tolerance Battle Spatula and a Really Pink Knife (April Fools 2015)

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Zero Tolerance teased us with a couple of fake new products for April Fools Day this year. These are my two favorites – a tactical spatula and a pink folding knife.

Cordless

Makita Cordless Vacuum Pump

Apr 7, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita seems to be the first major power tool brand to have come out with a cordless vacuum pump.

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Stick and TIG Welder

Apr 3, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Wow, we didn’t see this coming – Dewalt is reaching into the welding market with a new cordless welder!

Cordless

Dewalt Brushless Impact Wrench DCF899

Apr 3, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new 20V Max heavy duty impact wrench that delivers around 700 ft-lbs of peak torque.

Cordless

New Porter Cable 20V Max Bluetooth Speaker

Apr 2, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

Porter Cable’s coming out with a new compact, durable, and portable Bluetooth speaker.

Pliers

Stanley Compound Action Pliers and Cutters

Apr 1, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

These Stanley FatMax compound action pliers and cutters look good and are priced well, but aren’t readily available on our side of the Atlantic yet.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

Happy April Tools Day!

Apr 1, 2015 Stuart 144 Comments

Happy April Tools Day everyone! You’ll want to read this!

Hardware

Piranha Lox Mounting System

Mar 31, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Piranha Lox’s quick-release mounting system can be used to secure small items to walls and other vertical surfaces.

Irving on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “I’ve got one (the 38″ version), bought it for a different use – spices and seasonings. I use a large…”
HmmmDusty on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: “It does seems strange to market using channels that would primarily be seen by individual buyers, when the main sales…”
taras on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: ““As you might have seen, ProKit is Hilti’s new modular tool box system. And no, there are no drawers (yet?).”…”
Stuart on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: “Hilti has been buying up a lot of influencer hype. Corporate buyers don’t make purchasing decisions based on oohs and…”
HmmmDusty on Hilti ProKit USA Pricing, and How to Get a Full Set for FREE: “Seems like one of those promos where you buy a tool or two and get a $5 beanie, just with…”
Jake on I Need to Pick a Cordless Power Tool Brand: “I went with m12 and Makita initially, and expanded to m18 and Ridgid last holiday season. Cut back my Makita…”