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Lowe’s Excellent Customer Service and “Lower Price” Kobalt Tools BS

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

What I love about Lowes: above and beyond customer service. What grinds my gears: potentially deceptive Kobalt tool pricing.

Cordless

Coming Soon: New IR 12V Compact Cordless Tools (IQV12)

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

IR is coming out with a new line of 12V Li-ion compact cordless power tools designed for automotive mechanics and technicians.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Hitachi 18V Li-ion Cordless Drill Kit for $129

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

We came across a rather appealing deal on this Hitachi 18V lithium-ion cordless drill/driver kit.

Software

Review: Home Depot PRO App for Android and iOS

Oct 23, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

We reviewed Home Depot’s Pro mobile app, which is designed to save professional users time and money on the go.

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Precision Screwdriver Set

Oct 23, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Kobalt’s new 18pc Double Drive precision screwdriver set is designed to help you tackle smaller machine screws and fasteners twice as fast as with ordinary drivers.

Storage & Organization

Finally, a Toolbox Fit for Your Jungle Workshop – New Matco Camo-Themed Tool Storage

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Matco has come out with new limited edition jungle camo-themed tool cabinets for the Fall.

Made in USA

Pelican 0450 Mobile Tool Chest

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Pelican’s 0450 is the Tyrannosaurus Rex of mobile tool boxes.

Safety

Recommend Your Favorite Work Gloves!

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Please tell us about your favorite work gloves!

Flashlights & Worklights

Kobalt Hypercoil LED Work Light

Oct 21, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the Kobalt Hypercoil work light, a rechargeable LED flashlight with flexible neck, magnets, and alternate AA battery pack.

New Tools

Husky Total Socket

Oct 21, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Husky’s new Total Socket is a slim and compact adjustable box-end-style wrench.

Cordless

Dewalt 12V Radar Scanner

Oct 18, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt’s new 12V wall-scanner can tell you what’s behind the wall. And it costs quite a bit less than hiring Superman for the day.

Layout & Measuring

Checkpoint U6 Magnetic Level Review

Oct 18, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed Checkpoint’s U6 magnetic V-groove level, which works well for leveling ferrous pipes, conduit, and tubing.

Cordless

Porter Cable 18V Cordless Power Tool Reviews

Oct 18, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s a review of 8 tools in Porter Cable’s popular 18V NiCd cordless power tool lineup.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deal: Engineer Compact Scissors

Oct 17, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Over at Amazon and their direct store, I Heart Engineering is selling off remaining stock of these fantastic compact scissors at super low prices.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Hot Deal: Engineer L-Wrench Driver Plus Bits

Oct 17, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a great deal on a fantastic made-in-Japan Engineer Inc. L-wrench bit driver.

frobo on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “True; I have the Arc and I really like it. However, if I were doing it all over again, and…”
Stuart on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Sorry! Looks like *reverse Tanto*. It’s not sheepsfoot, and I was thinking it could be Wharncliffe, but the back of…”
EBT on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “I get it. I have this issue at work. Staring at several Maxell Floppies boxes. And a zip drive w/9…”
A W on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “I saw the word Tanto and came to the comments to see if anyone else had caught that. In my…”
ics on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Hitachi name was never option to use for long term. The firm was Hitachi Koki, owned by Hitachi. They wanted…”
Pat on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “That’s always been my approach, and why I suppose I’m in the minority that would prefer a serrated blade only…”