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Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Drill, Impact Driver, Radio Combo Kit

Dec 27, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Dewalt’s 20V Max compact hammer drill, impact driver, and jobsite radio combo kit is on sale for just $220, today only (12/27/2014).

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 25, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Happy Holidays!!

Power Tool Accessories

Best Wood-Cutting Jigsaw Blade?

Dec 24, 2014 Stuart 35 Comments

Which is your favorite all-around wood-cutting jigsaw blade?

Reader Question

Tool Gift Ideas for General Contractors?

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

What would make for great $20-30 tool-related gifts? What would you give, or what would you want to receive?

Editorial

6 Year-End Power Tool Gift Ideas

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of year-end power tool gift ideas for 2014!

Tool Deals

Lee Valley Free Shipping Promo – 12/23 thru 1/5/2015

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Lee Valley’s semi-annual free shipping sale has kicked off once again. Deal ends Jan 5th, 2015.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Tool News: 2.5Ah Battery, Brushless Drywall Screwdriver

Dec 22, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

In Europe, Bosch has announced two new additions to their 12V Max/10.8V compact cordless power tool platform – a 2.5Ah battery pack, and a brushless drywall screwdriver.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 12V Brushless Screwdriver Kit for $99

Dec 22, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch’s PS22 12V brushless screwdriver kit has dropped in price AND is eligible for an extra $25 savings. Today’s the last day of the promo (12/22/14)!

Layout & Measuring

Klein, Crescent, & Stanley are Top Tradesmen Faves in 2014

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

A recent poll by Tools of the Trade reveals some of tradesmen’s favorite brands in 2014.

Saws

Hot Deal: Bosch Barrel-Grip Jigsaw for $94!

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Bosch’s barrel-grip JS470EB jigsaw has dropped in price AND is eligible for their holiday $25 off $100+ promo.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt 8V Gyroscopic Screwdriver for $39

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt’s 8V Max DCF682 gyroscopic screwdriver kit is on sale as a holiday special buy for just $39.

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 12V Reciprocating Saw for $105

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Dewalt’s 12V Max compact pivoting-handle reciprocating saw kit is priced down to $130 and is eligible for an extra $25 holiday promo discount.

Awesome & Cool

Good Beer Hunting’s Beer Peen Hammer Bottle Opener

Dec 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

The Beer Peen is a cool bronze hammer-shaped bottle opener that’s made in the USA.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: Kobalt Gearless Ratchet Set for $10

Dec 17, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Lowes’ new Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet set is now on sale for just $10.

Reader Question

Reader Question: Recommend a Heavy Duty Toilet Plunger!

Dec 17, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader asked for help in picking out a heavy doodie toilet plunger. Any ideas?

Scott K on Don’t Be Fooled by Tool “Awards”: “Adding “-ai” to the end of a Google search turns off the automated AI summaries/results.”
Stuart on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “Brain: “Maybe I should say ‘slides’ instead of ‘drawer slides,’ to avoid redundancy.” Hands: “drawers” Thanks, fixed!”
Brian Puccio on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Agreed. If CAS I is replaced with CAS II, I would keep what I have, but when it came time…”
TomD on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: ““one set of drawers for the bottom drawer” Either we’re missing an underwear shot or that should be slides 😜”
Jared on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “It sounds like good design and manufacturing techniques are adequately compensating for thin materials. That’s not a bad thing -…”
Stuart on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “Thank you! *fixed*”