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Striker Light Mine Professional, a Magnetic LED mini-Work Light

Mar 3, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Striker has come out with their baseball-sized LED Light Mine Professional, which greatly dwarfs their original fridge-friendly light mine.

New Tools

New Craftsman Contour BB Tool Storage and Power Storage Combos

Mar 3, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman has introduced their new Contour ball bearing tool storage line in their 2011-2012 catalog, with a new orange-peel/wrinkle finish.

New Tools

Skil Oscillating Multi-Tool Silently Comes to Market

Mar 2, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Skil has released their new OIS-compatible oscillating multi-tool, at a DIY and homeowner-friendly pricepoint.

References

Craftsman Hand and Power Tool Warranty – What’s Covered and What’s Not

Mar 2, 2011 Stuart 99 Comments

Craftsman’s “lifetime satisfaction guaranteed” covers most of their hand tools, but there are a few exclusions. We have attached a link to Craftsman’s full warranty information, as well as a backup copy, just in case.

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Bit Holders & Drivers

PB Swiss BikeTool Kit with Screwdriver Bits and Tire Levers

Mar 1, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

PB Swiss has put together a new bike tool kit, the aptly named BikeTool.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 LED vs Xenon Flashlight Comparison by Coptool

Mar 1, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What’s the difference between Milwaukee’s M12 LED and Xenon flashlights? The LED version is brighter on paper, but is also twice the price of the Xenon version. What we needed was a real-world comparison, and Coptool kindly delivered!

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Li-ion Rotary Tool 2460-21

Feb 28, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with yet another new addition to their M12 cordless power tool family – a rotary tool, challenging the market-dominating Dremel 8200 that we reviewed last June. Exciting!

Storage & Organization

Craftsman AXS Tool Storage System Has Been Discontinued

Feb 28, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

If a tool storage product line slowly disappears from the forest, does it make a sound?

Woodworking

Only a Few More Woodworking Shows Until Next Year

Feb 26, 2011 Stuart Discuss

If you’re into woodworking, you’ll definitely want to check to see if there’s a Woodworking Show coming near you. It’s like a DIY woodworker’s candyland, featuring the latest and greatest tools and tons of great buys!

Safety

Shop Fox Fine Particle Woodworking Air Filter

Feb 24, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

While looking for a compact woodworking air filtration setup, I came across the Shop Fox Fine Air Filter, which looks like it might complement a conventional air cleaner setup rather nicely.

Power Tools

Table Saw Safety Tips to Protect Your Fingers and More

Feb 23, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

A recent post by One Project Closer reminded us that table saw safety is a very serious topic that’s worth bringing up every now and then. Check out these safety tips to avoid personal injury or worse!

DIY & Home

The Best Way to Cut Cardboard?

Feb 22, 2011 Stuart 41 Comments

What would you consider to be the best ways to make straight cuts in cardboard?

Hand Tools

SK Hand Tools is Up and Running Again and Taking Orders!

Feb 21, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Good news – SK Hand Tool is now accepting new wholesale orders!

Cordless

Craftsman NEXTEC QuickBoost Charger Q&A

Feb 21, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

We had a few questions about the new Craftsman QuickBoost Charger that Craftsman was able to answer for us. Of course this now led to more questions…

Hand Tools

Craftsman Premium Ratchets on Sale $10 off Each!

Feb 18, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman’s new premium ratchets are on sale. All three 1/4″ drive | 3/8″ drive | 1/2″ drive ratchets are being discounted by $10 each.

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