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Recall: Porter Cable Heavy Duty Routers

Jul 16, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Porter Cable has recalled several routers that have been manufactured and sold over the past 24 years, due to uninsulated handles.

Cordless

New Metabo 18V Brushless Drill and Hammer Drill

Jul 15, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Metabo has come out with two new drills that are built with what could become game-changing features.

New Tools

New Fein FMM 350 Q MultiMaster Oscillating Tool Review (2014)

Jul 15, 2014 Stuart 21 Comments

Fein’s new FMM 350 Q MultiMaster is the finest oscillating multi-tool we have ever used or tested.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Telescoping Garden Tools

Jul 15, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

What do you think about Black & Decker’s telescoping lawn & garden tools?

Cordless

New Review Casts Confusion About Makita 18V XPH07 Drill Torque Rating

Jul 14, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We have seen a report that Makita’s new 18V brushless hammer drill doesn’t quite deliver the extreme torque that it’s rated for.

Cordless

New Milwaukee Tools Sneak Peek, 2H 2014 Edition!

Jul 14, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a quick look at some of Milwaukee’s upcoming new tools. These tools will be released in late 2014 in the UK and EU, and some will likely be released in the USA as well.

Editorial

2014 Mid-Year New Tool Predictions

Jul 14, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about the new tools we might see in the later part of 2014.

Hand Saws

New Dewalt Pull Saws

Jul 11, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new Japanese-style pull saws.

New Tools

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchets

Jul 11, 2014 Stuart 21 Comments

Facom has come out with two new 1/2″ extendable ratchets and an extendable breaker bar.

Cordless

Milwaukee 2014 Heated Jacket Refresh (3rd Gen)

Jul 10, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee has redesigned their heated jackets and introduced new colors to their heated jacket and hoodie lines for 2014.

Editorial

Reminder: Zoro Tools is a Grainger Company, Often With Lower Prices

Jul 10, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Here’s a reader reminder about Zoro’s relationship to Grainger and how knowing this can save you money.

Cordless

New Makita 18V XPH07 Brushless Hammer Drill Delivers Extreme Torque

Jul 9, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V brushless cordless hammer drill that is rated to deliver over 1,000 in-lbs of torque.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Dewalt Auto Load Utility Knife

Jul 9, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new folding utility knife that features automatic blade changes.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Multi-Bit Tool Pen

Jul 9, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

The Tool Pen is a sleek and compact multi-bit screwdriver that looks great for your EDC tool kit, glove box, or minimalist tool bag.

Cordless

Lowes is Clearancing Most Porter Cable 18V Tools

Jul 8, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

It has been confirmed – Lowes is clearancing a lot of Porter Cable’s 18V tools and accessories to make space for 20V Max products.

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