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Rockler and Bench Dog Pocket Hole Clamps

Mar 30, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Despite how quick and easy pocket hole construction may be, part alignment can eat up a bit of time, especially when many parts are being assembled. These pocket hole clamps look to be a great time-saver.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Senco Fusion Cordless Finish Nailer Review

Mar 30, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

Senco’s Fusion nailers are cordless, hoseless, fuel-less and lag-free. The innovation and quality of these nailers was enough to elevate it to the top spot of our recent Top 5 Kick-Ass Tools roundup. The Fusion looks phenomenal on paper, but how well does it perform? I first tested the Senco Fusion finish nailer a few months ago and then used it […]

Cordless

Porter Cable 18V Drill Still Earning Praise

Mar 29, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Two new reviews for Porter Cable’s 18V Li-ion cordless drill popped up recently. From the sound of it, we’re not the only ones caught off guard by how well the drill performs!

Hand Tools

C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers and Clamps

Mar 29, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

C.H. Hanson’s re-designed Automatic pliers are said to be stronger and faster to use than traditional pliers. I’ve seen a lot of love for the previous LockJaw version, and would expect for these to become just as popular.

New Tools

Lenox Bi-Metal Speed Slot Hole Saw for Easier Plug Removal

Mar 28, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Lenox is coming out with a new line of hole saws that they claim allows for much quicker plug ejection.

DIY & Home

Quirky Switch a Modular Pocket Knife Tool

Mar 28, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

The Switch is a modular pocket knife with 18 attachments that lets you configure the tool as you need.

Cordless

New Milwaukee Cordless Metal Saw with 35% More Power!

Mar 25, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M18 cordless metal cutting saw is powered by a new motor and their new Red Lithium battery and is said to pack up to 35% more power than before!

Websites & Resources

The Ultimate Tool Blog List, Early 2011 Edition

Mar 25, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Tools in Action has put together a nice list of tool blogs for you to check out that closely mirrors my own daily reading list. It’s definitely worth taking a look at!

Shop Essentials

Looking for a Sea Salt Hand Scrub

Mar 25, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

I’m looking for a sea salt-based industrial hand cleanser and was wondering if this type of product even exists.

Cordless

Bosch 10.8/12V Compact Cordless Reciprocating Saw

Mar 24, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

We’ve caught a glimpse of Bosch’s upcoming compact reciprocating saw, and while its design is not unique and revolutionary, it’s nice to see new 10.8V/12V cutting tools hit the market.

Cordless

Buy a Dewalt 12V Max Tool, Get a Free Amazon $25 Gift Card

Mar 22, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking to buy a new Dewalt 12V Max tool? Now’s a good time – Amazon’s throwing in a $25 gift card with select tool kit purchases.

Hand Tools

Last Day to Order Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square

Mar 21, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Reminder: Woodpeckers’ saddle t-square ordering window ends tonight at midnight. After that, there’s no telling whether these one-time tools will be made ever again.

Hand Tools

Is That a Starrett Level, in Your Pocket?

Mar 18, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a precise pocket-friendly bubble level for machine shop and on-the-go use? These Starrett pocket levels are up to the job!

Hand Tools

Craftsman MAX AXESS Mechanics Tool Set with Pass-Thru Ratchet and Sockets

Mar 17, 2011 Stuart 56 Comments

Craftsman’s upcoming MAX AXESS all-in-one ratchet and socket set features a pass-thru design meant to eliminate the need for deep sockets. Check out our sneak peek!

Grinders & Sanders

Dewalt 5″ Low-Profile Random Orbit Sander

Mar 17, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

What’s black and yellow and looks like Porter Cable’s popular low-profile random orbit sander?

New Tools

Dremel Rotary Tool Shield Attachment – It’s About Time!

Mar 16, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

The one thing that often frustrates me when using a Dremel is that debris goes EVERYWHERE. It looks like this new shield attachment may put an end to that!

Accessories

Oscillating Multi-Tool Adapter Roundup

Mar 16, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Looking to use other brands’ accessories with your make of oscillating multi-tool? We put together a brief roundup guide covering all of the current interface adapters that we know about.

Knives

Skil Cordless Power Cutter is Exactly What We Needed!

Mar 15, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

Skil’s Power Cutter is exactly the type of tool we were thinking of when searching for the best way to cut cardboard!

New Tools

Bosch Axial-Glide Miter Saw is Even MORE Kick-Ass Than it Looks!

Mar 14, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

I had the chance to briefly check out Bosch’s new Axial Glide 12″ miter saw and found its innovative gliding arm to be fantastically superb.

Hand Tools

Woodpeckers One-Time Tool Saddle T-Square

Mar 14, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Woodpeckers’ has released a new limited run one-time tool, a saddle t-square, which looks great for precision layout tasks.

Chuck R on There’s a New Modular Bit Ratchet: “NAAAH… probably a complete coincidence entirely 😉”
Chris on Milwaukee has New Euro-Style Tool Cabinets: “Thanks for looking into my interest in this tool chest. A representative did reach out to from ToolForce and states…”
Jared on There’s a New Modular Bit Ratchet: “I agree. Mine was sold as “TOTITOM”, but I highly doubt that has any meaning beyond distinguishing the Amazon listing.”
fred on There’s a New Modular Bit Ratchet: “Writers of advertising copy and creators of brand names – may think we all have a bit of dyslexia built…”
gleb on There’s a New Modular Bit Ratchet: “bought the same at ali for around 10 dollars. nothing special. sometimes wanna smaler bits. laying at the tools shelv…”
Stuart on There’s a New Modular Bit Ratchet: “That’s why I put the name in quotes, because I saw high potential for readers to think it’s a mistype.…”