Ridgid

5 Things I Loved About my Ridgid Random Orbit Sander

Aug 26, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are some parting words of appreciation for my fantastic Ridgid 5″ random orbit sander. Read More

Editorial, Grinders & Sanders, Tool Reviews, Woodworking

New Ridgid Octane Cordless Router, R860443B

Jun 19, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Ridgid has updated their cordless router, with the new model featuring Octane branding. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Routers, Woodworking

Ridgid Cordless Router Kit is on Sale for $119 (Ends 6/9/19)

Jun 4, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Ridgid’s cordless router kit is currently on sale. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Routers, Woodworking

An Impressive New Ridgid Octane Cordless Impact Driver

May 7, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new 6-mode cordless impact driver that features best-in-class power and intelligence. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

Best Cordless Drills 2019

Apr 6, 2019 Stuart 77 Comments

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

Buying Guides, Cordless, Drills & Drivers

The Best Cordless Air Compressors

Feb 27, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

Which is the best cordless air compressor? Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, Cordless

New Ridgid 18V Octane 7-inch Angle Grinder

Feb 26, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new two-battery cordless 7″ angle grinder. Read More

Cordless, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools

Tool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations

Feb 24, 2019 Stuart 249 Comments

Which company owns which tool brands? Our guide shows which of your favorite tool brands are actually owned by other companies. Read More

Tool Guide

Deals of the Day: Dewalt Bit Set, Milwaukee Power Tools, Dewalt Cordless Bundle (1/31/19)

Jan 31, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are today’s tool deals of the day. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, Cordless, DealGuyd, Power Tools

New Ridgid NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums are Better Than Ever

Jan 28, 2019 Stuart 53 Comments

Here’s an overview of the new Ridgid NXT wet/dry vacuums. Read More

New Tools, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Ridgid Cordless Mat Light

Jan 2, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Ridgid came out with a new 18V cordless Mat Light that outputs up to 1500 lumens. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Work Lights

Black Friday 2018 Miter Saw Deals

Nov 18, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Here are the notable Black Friday 2018 miter saw deals that we know of so far! Read More

DealGuyd, Saws, Woodworking

The Best Cordless Power Tool Brand for DIYers? 2019 Edition

Nov 17, 2018 Stuart 76 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

All the Black Friday 2018 Table Saw Deals We Know About

Nov 17, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s a look at the upcoming Black Friday 2018 table saw deals that we know about. Read More

DealGuyd, Saws, Woodworking

7 More Pre-Black Friday 2018 Cordless Power Tool Deals – Milwaukee, Dewalt, Metabo, Ridgid, Kobalt

Nov 16, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a couple more cordless power tool deals you might be interested in. Read More

DealGuyd

Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals: Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums

Nov 16, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

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

DealGuyd, Vacuums & Dust Collection

The 5 Best Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Here are some especially good deals from this week’s Pro Black Friday tool sales event at Home Depot. Read More

DealGuyd

Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Drill Review (R86116)

Nov 11, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s our review of Home Depot’s Black Friday 2018 Ridgid 18V cordless drill kit special buy. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Tool Reviews

Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 10, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

Here’s a look at all of the Home Depot Black Friday 2018 PRO tool deals! Deals go live 11/12/2018. Read More

DealGuyd

New Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Power Tools, Coming Soon

Nov 7, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Ridgid has some new cordless power tools on the way – here’s a teaser. Read More

Cordless, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools, Saws

Nathan on Why the New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Battery is a Small Deal: “I'm intrigued.the compact 3ah does a good bit. Oddy I have found that my one drill happens…”
Daniel on Why the New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Battery is a Small Deal: “Personally, I would rather buy a dedicated external battery on Amazon for $20-$30. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B0194WDVHI/”
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Stuart on Why the New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Battery is a Small Deal: “They say that every year. There's always "revolutionary" technologies that never pan out.”
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