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Stanley Black Decker and Craftsman Tool Brand Positioning

Editorial

Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)

Jun 22, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019.

dewalt-dwfp12233-18-gauge-brad-nailer

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Recommend a Brad Nailer?

Feb 12, 2019 Stuart 63 Comments

Which brad nailer would you recommend?

bostitch-btfp02012-6-gallon-pancake-compressor

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal: Bostitch 6-Gallon Air Compressor for $99 (Holiday 2018)

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Bostitch’s 6-gallon air compressor is also on sale right now.

Bostitch Rolling Tool Box

Storage & Organization

Deals: Bostitch Rolling Tool Box, Stanley Mobile Work Station

Dec 15, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

There are deals on Bostitch and Stanley FatMax rolling tool boxes.

Bostitch LPF21PL Framing Nailer

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Bostitch Air Compressor Kit or Framing Nailer (11/20/17)

Nov 20, 2017 Stuart 1 Comment

Today only, there’s a deal on a Bostitch air compressor starter kit, and a round head framing nailer.

Bostitch 20V Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Bostitch 20V Max Brushless Cordless Nailers

Aug 7, 2017 Stuart 32 Comments

Bostitch has come out with a new line of cordless brushless nailers.

Bostitch BTFP02012 Air Compressor with Hose and Accessory Kit

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Bostitch Air Compressor Kit for $99 (6/29/17)

Jun 29, 2017 Stuart 4 Comments

Today only, this Bostitch air compressor and “premium accessory kit” bundle is on sale for $99.

Bostitch Bit Ratchet Set BTMT72275

Screwdrivers

Deal? Bostitch Bit Ratchet Set

Dec 17, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

This Bostitch screwdriver bit ratchet set caught my attention. It looks like a potential good buy.

bostitch-btfp02012-6-gallon-pancake-compressor

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Bostitch 6-Gallon Pancake Air Compressor for $99 (10/20/2016)

Oct 20, 2016 Stuart 10 Comments

Today only, this Bostitch 6-gallon air compressor is on sale for $99.

Cordless

Hot Father’s Day Tool Brand Deals (2016)

May 17, 2016 Stuart 25 Comments

Father’s Day deal time has begun! $20 off $100+ Dewalt, $20 off $100+ Bosch cordless orders, and more tool brand discounts just kicked off!

SmartPoint Head Detail

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Bostitch Smart Point Brad & Finish Nailers Review

Feb 5, 2015 Clayton M 6 Comments

We tested out two of Bostitch’s “Smart Point” nailers, and definitely liked what we saw.

Bostitch Smart Point Finish Nailer

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Bostitch Smart Point Nailers

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Bostitch’s new Smart Point air nailers.

Bostitch Mechanics Tool Set and Pneumatic Impact Wrench

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Coming Soon: Bostitch Mechanics & Automotive Air Tools

Aug 28, 2013 Stuart 23 Comments

Bostitch is coming out with new mechanics tools and air tools, which will soon be available at Walmart.

Bostitch Power Tools

New Tools

Coming Soon: Bostitch Power Tools

Aug 22, 2013 Stuart 53 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker is coming out with a whole new line of “affordably-priced” Bostitch power tools.

Bostitch DA1564K Angled Finish Nailer

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Review: Bostitch DA1564K Angled Finish Nailer

Aug 22, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

This is an incomplete review of the Bostitch DA1564K angled finish nailer. We liked every aspect about it, except for a major defect.

Gearwrench 20pc Ratcheting Wrench Set

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.

Lowes Says Goodbye to Estwing & Dasco Pro

Editorial

Lowes Stops Selling USA-Made Estwing & Dasco Pro Tools

Jun 25, 2010 Stuart 23 Comments

As we mentioned earlier, new Bostitch hand tools have started popping up at Lowes home improvement stores. While it’s great to see new hand tools, especially from dependable brands, we imagine that the great folks over at Estwing and Dasco Pro aren’t too happy to see their own products removed from Lowes’ shelves. That’s right, much […]

Bostitch New Rip Claw Hammer at Lowes

Hand Tools

Bostitch Rolls Out Many New Hand Tools

Jun 25, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over the course of the last few weeks, I’ve been seeing more and more new Bostitch hand tools popping up at my local Lowes. Included in the wave of new tools are hammers, pry bars, shears, cold chisels, punches, nail pullers, masonry chisels, and a few other tools I have yet to see in person. […]

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Bostitch CAP1516 Trim Air Compressor

Jan 16, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Stanley Bostitch’s CAP1516 is an ultra-quiet and super portable 1.6 gallon oil-free air compressor intended for light duty trim work. Capable of powering a finish nailer, this Bostitch should be able to handle brad nailers, pinners, and staplers as well. The CAP1516 has a power rating of 1.5HP at peak and 1.1HP while running, outputs 2.7 […]

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