Craftsman

Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Warranty at Lowe’s

May 21, 2019 Benjamen 71 Comments

Here’s what happened when I tried to exchange a broken Craftsman hand tool at Lowe’s. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools

New Factory Means More Craftsman Hand Tools will be Made in the USA

May 15, 2019 Stuart 71 Comments

Craftsman has announced plans for a new USA factory for the production of mechanics hand tools. Read More

Made in USA, Mechanics' Tools, News

New Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchet Mechanics Tool Set

Apr 19, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Check out this Craftsman gimbal palm ratchet tool set. Read More

Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools

Hundreds of New Craftsman Tools Now at Amazon

Apr 18, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Amazon just added hundreds of new Craftsman tools to their store. Read More

Hand Tools, New Tools, Power Tools

Deal: Save on Craftsman Versastack Tool Boxes, Compatible with Dewalt Tstak

Apr 16, 2019 Benjamen 14 Comments

Thru the end of the month, save big bucks on most Craftsman Versastack tool boxes and organizers. Read More

DealGuyd, Made in USA, Storage & Organization

New Craftsman V20 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit with Versastack Tool Box at Lowes

Apr 12, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

Lowes has started to stock a new Craftsman 4-tool + tool box cordless power tool combo kit bundle. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Saws

Best Cordless Drills 2019

Apr 6, 2019 Stuart 75 Comments

Which are the best cordless drills available right now? Here are our top recommendations. Read More

Buying Guides, Cordless, Drills & Drivers

A New Craftsman 18 Gauge Brad Air Nailer Popped up Online

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new brad air nailer. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, New Tools

Which Are My Favorite Utility Knives Right Now? Yours?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 52 Comments

Can you guess which red utility knife is my favorite? Read More

Editorial, Knives

How Many Different Utility Knives Does Craftsman Make?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

The number might surprise you! Read More

Knives, New Tools

An Unexciting Visit to My Lowe’s Tool Department (March 2019)

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 100 Comments

Has your Lowes store made major changes to their Kobalt and Craftsman tool offerings yet? Read More

Editorial

New Sears Craftsman 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Mar 18, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Sears has expanded their Craftsman 20V Max cordless power tool lineup with a new 5 tool combo kit. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws

New Craftsman Cordless Outdoor Power Tools at Amazon

Mar 8, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

New Craftsman cordless outdoor power tools are now at Amazon, just in time for Spring upgrades. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

Stanley Black & Decker Sues Sears over Craftsman Ultimate Collection Marketing

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

It’s Craftsman Tools vs. Craftsman Tools, over Sears’ Craftsman Ultimate Tool Collection marketing taglines. Read More

News

Craftsman Hand Tools Warranty Information Update

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s what Craftsman and Sears Craftsman hand tool warranties say. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools

The Best Cordless Power Tool Brand for DIYers? 2019 Edition

Nov 17, 2018 Stuart 74 Comments

Here’s a quick discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the top 5 cordless power tool brands for DIYers. Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals: Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums

Nov 16, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a look at this year’s Black Friday wet/dry shop vacuum special buys. Read More

DealGuyd, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Lowes Pre-Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a look at Lowes’ pre-Black Friday 2018 tool deals. Read More

DealGuyd

New Craftsman Tool Deals for the 2018 Holiday Shopping Season

Nov 11, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are some of the new Craftsman tool deals at Lowes that grabbed my attention. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Hand Tools

Craftsman Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal: 6-gallon Air Compressor for $99

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Craftsman’s 6-gallon USA-built air compressor is already on sale at Black Friday pricing. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, DealGuyd, Made in USA, New Tools

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