Stuart – Page 468

Reader Question: Which 12V Drill and Screwdriver Combo for a Homeowner and Woodworker?

Feb 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader asked for help in deciding between Milwaukee M12 drills and drivers for home and woodworking use. Do you think we made the best recommendation?

Test & Measurement

FLIR “Buy More Get More” Free Tools and Gifts Promo

Feb 7, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

If you recently spent $250+ on FLIR tools, or plan to make a purchase soon, be sure to check out their “buy more, get more” free gift promo.

Mechanics' Tools

This Why Anti-Slip Wrenches are Awesome

Feb 6, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We came across a video review that does a great job of demonstrating the effectiveness of anti-slip wrenches.

Mechanics' Tools

Anti-Mutilation Tools

Feb 6, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

“Anti-mutilation” tools are not as horrific as they sound!

News

Sears is Still in Big Trouble

Feb 5, 2014 Stuart 34 Comments

Sears has provided sales and earnings estimates for 2013 and the fourth quarter, and the numbers don’t look good.

News

5 Things You Should Know About Stanley Black & Decker (and Dewalt)

Feb 4, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Here are a few things you might be interested in knowing about Stanley Black & Decker.

Cordless

Reader Question: Which 12V Hammer Drill to Buy?

Feb 4, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

A reader asked for help in deciding between popular 12V hammer drills. Our pick: the Milwaukee M12 2408.

Awesome & Cool

Lincoln Electric Virtual Reality Welding

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We had the opportunity to experience Lincoln Electric’s virtual reality welding simulator, and boy was it fun!

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Cordless Band Saw

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max cordless band saw, model DCX371.

Cordless

Price Drop: Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has recently slashed the prices of their VT02 and VT04 visual infrared thermometers.

Cordless

Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

Wrenches

A Deep Offset Wrench Saved the Day!

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 42 Comments

Another one of my deep offset box end wrenches has earned its place in my toolbox.

Electrical Tools

Is Anyone Using Southwire’s new Tools?

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

What’s your opinion on the new Southwire tools that Lowes has stocked their electrical tools aisles with?

Editorial

Mechanix Impact Pro Work Gloves Review

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

I just tested my new pair of Mechanix Impact Pro work gloves, and I’m not at all happy with them.

Cordless

Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

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Michael F on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I think they should have just called the HPT tools HiKoki in the US from the start to avoid all…”
mark w on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I hope this is positive. I find metabo hpt to have really great pricing on tools that don’t skimp on…”
zchris87v on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “I could have had a giant craftsman table saw that was in my grandmother’s house, but the stuff from her…”
Stuart on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “I’m sorry, right now I’m just donating locally.”
Stuart on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “Personal tools? No, mainly because the value has been too little to bother. ToolGuyd tools? No, because expenses (“write offs”)…”