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Harbor Freight Dremel Sales Tactics

Editorial

Harbor Freight’s Aggressive Advertising Tactics

Jul 27, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

It seems that Harbor Freight paid for an ad targeting anyone that searches for “Dremel rotary tool” or similar via Google. Clicking the link takes you to a page featuring Dremel-style rotary tools ranging in price from $10 to $28. That’s pretty clever but at the same time somewhat nasty. I greatly dislike advertisement tactics […]

Hand Tools

PB Swiss Torx Set For an Unbelievably Low $15

Jul 27, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon has gone crazy with their PB Swiss tool pricing. Some of their product offerings have been priced ridiculously low lately (50% discount or more!). These items often jump back up in price after a single purchase is made, which is why we haven’t been mentioning these deals. BUT, we did find a great deal that […]

Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Set

Hand Tools

Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Sets at Costco

Jul 26, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

After we posted about Channellock’s Mutli-Fit wrench set and Alex’s heads-up about Craftsman’s Dog Bone wrench set sale, Jeff spotted the Thorsen-branded Dog Bone multi-socket set at Costco. At $15-20 each, Dog Bone wrenches are a tough sell for a number of reasons. But $17 for the set of SAE and metric wrenches? That’s much more tempting. […]

Milwaukee M12 ProPEX Expansion Tool

Cordless

Milwaukee’s New M12 Palm Nailer, Universal Multi-Tool & More!

Jul 23, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Well, it looks like most of our Milwaukee M12 predictions were wrong. We’re not at Milwaukee’s press event, but other channels are, and they’ve provided early details about some of Milwaukee’s hot new releases. Milwaukee is expanding their already huge selection of M12 12-volt lithium ion compact cordless tools with a palm nailer, hammer drill, […]

Genesis Multifunction Oscillating Tool

Editorial

Cheap Multifunction Oscillating Tools – Hit or Miss?

Jul 22, 2010 Stuart 19 Comments

There are quite a few multifunction oscillating tools on the market these days. Some are built by well known and reputable brands – Fein (the original), Rockwell, Bosch, Dremel, Ridgid, and Craftsman, but there are also generic branded import tools popping up at more and more retailers these days. Amazon recently started promoting the Genesis […]

Johnson Level Android Apps

Websites & Resources

Johnson Bubble & Visual Level Apps for Android

Jul 22, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Johnson Level offers two free leveling apps for Android smart phones – a bubble level and a visual level. The bubble level functionality is not anything new, but Johnson’s version offers larger visuals and angular deviation measurements. The second app, a visual level, overlays a moveable horizontal and vertical alignment crosshair over a real-time photo of […]

Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Front Bevel Adjustment

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Review

Jul 21, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

As you may recall, we’ve been reviewing the various tools included in Porter Cable’s Lithium-ion cordless tool kit. Today, we’re going to be reviewing their cordless 6-1/2″ circular saw. I’ve got to hand it to the engineers over at Porter Cable – their 18V lithium-ion cordless drill driver really blew our expectations out of the water. Build quality, […]

Channellock Ratcheting Wrenches

Hand Tools

Channellock Ratcheting Wrenches

Jul 21, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Soon after we posted about Channellock’s Dog Bone style wrenches, I thought back to a few months ago when I spotted Channellock-branded ratcheting wrenches. These wrenches were also found at a discount wholesale club, and although I don’t recall the exact price, it was possibly in the $25-30 range for the 7-piece set.

Woodworking

“Woodworkers Guild of America” – Stop Mailing Me!!

Jul 21, 2010 Stuart 20 Comments

Okay, so a few months ago I started receiving junk mail from the Woodworkers Guild of America. It all began with a “free gift” DVD that I promptly threw out. The fine print said to keep it without obligation, return it, or discard it. Since then, I’ve been receiving “return the DVD or pay for it” […]

15 LED Flashlights for 15 Dollars

Flashlights & Worklights

15 Cheapo Flashlights for $15 at Home Depot

Jul 20, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at my local Home Depot, I spotted a display of 15 cheap flashlights for $15. Each flashlight features 6 LEDs, and batteries are included. These are similar to the generic flashlights sold at Amazon, Meritline, and Harbor Freight. These flashlights aren’t reliable enough to count on in an emergency situation, nor are they durable enough […]

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Screwdriver

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Compact Cordless Tool Predictions

Jul 20, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Thinking about the many compact cordless tools out there, I just realized that Mikwaukee’s M12 screwdriver is getting a bit long in the tooth. It’s still a highly successful tool that earned itself a very solid reputation, but spec-wise its age is starting to show.

Wiha Flexible Folding Water Oil Proof Ruler

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Wiha’s Indestructible Flexible Folding Rulers

Jul 20, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Reader JeffD sent us another tip, this time about Wiha’s MaxiFlex folding rulers. These rulers are chemical, water, scratch, and impact resistant with deep embossed measurement scales. They’re also flexible and won’t rust or kink.

Husqvarna AutoMower Robotic Mower

Awesome & Cool

Sit Back and Watch as a Robot Mows Your Lawn

Jul 19, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Husqvarna’s rechargeable battery-powered robotic AutoMowers are designed to provide a quiet hands-free mowing experience. AutoMowers are capable of handling lawns from 0.15 to 0.75 acres, depending on the model. There’s even a hybrid AutoMower that’s partially powered with solar panels.

Wiha Chip Lifter & Mini Pry Bar

Electrical Tools

Wiha Chip Lifter and Mini Pry Bar

Jul 19, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

I’ve noticed Wiha’s Chip Lifter mini pry bars before, but hadn’t really given them much thought. These chip lifters are designed and properly sized to be used for the removal of IC chips and other electronics components. Reader JeffD wrote in about his experience with these mini prying bars:

ShopNGarage Blast Cabinet Chip Brush Tip

Tips

Keep a Chip Brush in Your Blasting Cabinet

Jul 19, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at the ShopNGarage, Steve posted about a nifty tip pulled from his forum’s Shop Tips thread. Always keep a chip brush in your blasting cabinet to clean abrasive off of parts and the inside of the cabinet door. Such a simple practice can really help keep cleanup time and effort at a minimum. Check out the […]

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