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Tool & Hardware Store Gift Cards – Do You Love or Hate ’em?

Dec 29, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

I love spending gift cards on random tools that would otherwise stay on my wishlist. What about you? Love ’em or hate ’em?

Sockets & Drive Tools

Ultimate Guide to Ratchets and Wrenches via Garage Journal Forum

Dec 29, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Have you ever wondered what RHFT means? Curious about the difference between roto-head and flex-head ratchets? Satin finish vs full-polish?

Power Tool Accessories

Irwin 81pc Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set $15

Dec 28, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

We found a good deal on an okay Irwin drill and screwdriver bit set.

Grinders & Sanders

6-inch Bench Grinders: Craftsman vs. Ryobi vs. Porter Cable?

Dec 28, 2011 Stuart 39 Comments

A reader has asked for help choosing a bench grinder. Of the three models available at local retail stores, our vote goes for Craftsman. What are your thoughts?

DIY & Home

Simpson Strong-Tie Workbench Hardware Kit

Dec 27, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Building a heavy duty feature-rich workbench isn’t for everyone, but neither is buying a pre-assembled retail model. This Strong-Ties kit offers full length, width, and height customization.

DIY & Home

2×4 Basics Workbench Kit

Dec 27, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

These 2×4 Basics brackets help you built a heavy duty workbench with few tools and minimal planning.

News

Sears to Close 100+ Stores

Dec 27, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

Sears has announced the plan to close 100-120 Sears and Kmart stores.

Announcements & Updates

Minor Post and Commenting Changes

Dec 23, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

We made a few changes to the website that we thought you should be aware of. Blog Post URL Structure We changed the blog post URL structure from toolguyd.com/year/month/title to just toolguyd.com/title. We did quite a bit of trial and error and digital duct-taping, and *knock on wood* it doesn’t look like anything is broken. But […]

Storage & Organization

Save 20% on Gladiator Garage Tool Storage

Dec 23, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Gladiator GarageWorks products are now on sale at 20%-off!

Oscillating Tools

Porter Cable Multi-Tool Video Review

Dec 22, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s a quick video review and hands-on tour of the Porter Cable oscillating multi-tool we reviewed a while back.

Cordless

You Can Use an Impact Driver to Drill Holes, But Should You?

Dec 22, 2011 Stuart 31 Comments

We put together a short video to show why we don’t like using cordless screwdrivers and impact drivers to drill holes.

Power Tools

Festool Kapex Sliding Miter Saw Sweepstakes

Dec 21, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Feeling lucky? Enter Festool’s sweepstakes before the end of the month for a chance to win a Kapex sliding compound miter saw.

Power Tools

Craftsman Digital Router Review

Dec 21, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Here is our review of Craftsman’s digital plunge router. What sets this router apart from other offerings is its LCD screen and built-in bit library and RPM speed calculator

Tool Deals

Amazon MasterCard Deal – Spend $100, Save $10!!

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Mega deal – save $10 off Amazon.com $100+ orders!

Shop Essentials

Husky 22″ Plastic Tool Box Review

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

We’ve got a lot of good things to say about Husk’s new 22″ wide-body tool box!

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