Craftsman

Cordless

New Craftsman 7-1/4″ Brushless Circular Saw (CMCS550B) Looks Better Than Ryobi’s

Apr 30, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new brushless circular saw. Read More

Cordless

Reader Question: Are Craftsman Tools a Good Buy for DIYers? (April 2020 Update)

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

How do you feel about Craftsman tools right now? Read More

Made in USA

Craftsman Tool News: Select Mechanics Tools and Sets to be Made in USA

Mar 4, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Craftsman has teased that new USA-made mechanics tools are nearly here. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Which Quick-Connect Fittings to Use With a Craftsman Air Compressor?

Mar 2, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s how to figure out what you need to connect a hose to an air compressor. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Craftsman V20 Cordless Air Compressor (CMCC2520M1), and How it Compares to Dewalt FlexVolt and Others

Feb 28, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new cordless air compressor. Read More

Cordless

How Cordless Power Tool Brands Started 2020

Jan 9, 2020 Stuart 70 Comments

Let’s talk about how the cordless power tool industry is kicking off 2020. Read More

New Tools

New Dewalt and Craftsman ToughCase+ Power Tool Accessory Cases Spotted at Lowe’s

Dec 18, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Dewalt medium ToughCase+ and Craftsman Versastack and Tstak-compatible large ToughCase+ bit and blade storage boxes have been spotted in the wild! Read More

Cordless

Rate this New Craftsman Holiday 2019 Homeowner Tool Set from Lowe’s

Dec 5, 2019 Stuart 64 Comments

What do you think about Craftsman and Lowe’s holiday 2019 household tool set configuration? Read More

Cordless

Black Friday 2019 DOORBUSTER: Craftsman Cordless Drill Kit for $49

Nov 29, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

There’s a great doorbuster deal on this Craftsman entry-level cordless drill kit. Read More

DealGuyd

Lowe’s Craftsman 216pc Mechanics Tool Set and Versastack Tool Box Black Friday Deal is LIVE (11/26/19)

Nov 26, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Craftsman’s 216pc mechanics tool and Versastack-compatible tool box set is now on sale at Black Friday 2019 pricing. Read More

DealGuyd

Reader Question: Is the New Craftsman 10″ Sliding Miter Saw Any Good?

Nov 25, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader asked for our input about Craftsman’s new Black Friday 2019 miter saw deal. Read More

Storage & Organization

Does Lowe’s Have a Craftsman Versastack Tool Bag Shortage?

Nov 25, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Lowe’s seems to have very limited supplies of Craftsman Versastack tool bags. Read More

DealGuyd

Black Friday 2019 Table Saw Deals – Dewalt, Ridgid, Bosch, Craftsman

Nov 22, 2019 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s a look at all the Black Friday 2019 table saw deals we know of so far. Read More

DealGuyd

New Craftsman Pre-Black Friday 2019 Tool Deals at Amazon (11/21/19)

Nov 21, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are some Craftsman tool deals at Amazon that are worth at least a quick look. Read More

Editorial

Here’s Why Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley Now Describe Tape Measure Extension with “Reach”

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

We now know why Stanley Black & Decker is using “reach” terminology to describe their tape measures. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Lufkin, Craftsman, Stanley Black Friday 2019 Tape Measure Deals

Nov 15, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

Are tape measure 2-packs for users like me who always misplace their favorite tapes, or users looking to try new brands? Read More

DealGuyd

Lowes Black Friday 2019 Tool Deals

Nov 14, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a look at Lowe’s Black Friday 2019 tool deals! Read More

Editorial

Why are Dewalt and Craftsman Advertising Tape Measure “Reach” Instead of Standout?

Nov 12, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

We discovered Dewalt, Craftsman, and Stanley tape measures being advertised with blade “reach” instead of “standout.” Read More

New Tools

New Craftsman Versastack Tool Bag Connects to Their Tool Boxes

Nov 8, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new Versastack tool bag to fit their modular tool storage system. Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Craftsman Pocket Tape Measure has Everything Except for…

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

This Craftsman 9ft tape measure looks like a convenient must-have. Read More

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