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3M Scotch Extreme Dual Lock Fasteners Review

Jan 8, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Scotch’s Extreme Fastener strips are a great alternative to Velcro and hook and loop products for mounting objects (up to 2 pounds per inch, 10 pounds total) to other surfaces.

Safety

New Easier-Breathing 3M Respirator Filters

May 7, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

3M has come out with new P100 filters that they say are easier to breathe through.

Electrical Tools

Review: 3M Spudger

Aug 22, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Plastic spudgers are incredibly handy for soldering and electronics work, but also for general around-the-shop uses.

Safety

Free Hard Hat – Take the 3M Comfort Challenge!

Aug 20, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Take 3M’s comfort challenge and register for a free hard hat!

Tool Deals

Daily Deals: Gearwrench 20pc Wrench Set, Bosch 12V Drill/Drive Combo, Air Nailer Kit, +

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Today’s round of tool deals include Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches, a great price on a Bosch 12V cordless combo, and discounted respirators.

DIY & Home

3M TEKK Forceflex Safety Glasses Review

Feb 22, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

These 3M TEKK Forceflex safety glasses proved to provide comfortable light-med impact protection.

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