Editorial

Happy New Year!

Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?

Jan 17, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Minor cordless power tool updates can be more meaningful than they seem at the surface. Read More

What Happens to Milwaukee’s M12 Cordless Power Tool Lineup as 18V Tools get Smaller?

Jan 10, 2020 Stuart 48 Comments

With 18V-class cordless power tools getting smaller, does this this mean anything for Milwaukee’s M12 platform? Not really. 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

Editorial

The BEST Workboots for You? (2020 Reader Poll)

Jan 6, 2020 Stuart 126 Comments

Please tell us about your work boots! Read More

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Recent Giveaway Winners 1/6/2020

Jan 6, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s a list of winners to some of our recent giveaways. Read More

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25 Top Amazon Tool Deals on ToolGuyd in 2019

Jan 3, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Which tool deals were most popular with ToolGuyd readers in 2019? Read More

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Customer Service Advice, Featuring a Personal Story About Best Buy

Dec 16, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s a customer service story, and a lesson at the end. Read More

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Your Holiday 2019 Tool Purchases?

Dec 11, 2019 Ben V 35 Comments

Here’s a look at the deals Ben V took advantage of this Holiday season so far. What did YOU buy? Read More

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5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist. Read More

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Home Depot’s New Slogan is “How Doers Get More Done”

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 55 Comments

Home Depot has apparently updated their store slogan after 10 years. Read More

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There are Different Tool Storage and Organizational Methods, and That’s Okay

Nov 27, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Different users have different tool storage and organizational wants and needs, and that’s okay. Read More

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ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (11/27/2019)

Nov 27, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a look at what’s happening at ToolGuyd and what I’ve been posting to Instagram. Read More

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

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

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

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ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (11/17/2019)

Nov 17, 2019 Stuart 12 Comments

Here are some things that have been on my mind, and a bunch of our social media posts you might have missed. Read More

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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

Editorial

Thoughts on Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Packaging?

Nov 11, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t say this is how I would have designed the back panel of Lufkin’s tape measure packaging. Read More

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ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (11/06/2019)

Nov 6, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a look at what we’re up to this week and what we posted about last week on ToolGuyd’s social media. Read More

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Specialty Mystery Box Tool Giveaway (11/2019)

Nov 5, 2019 Stuart 245 Comments

Here are the details for our latest giveaway! Read More

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Ideas on How to Run Holiday Hand Tool Giveaways?

Nov 4, 2019 Stuart 54 Comments

We’re gearing up for more giveaways and could use some input! Read More

DealGuyd

Kobalt Tools are Back at Lowe’s with Black Friday 2019 Tool Deals

Nov 4, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Our local Lowe’s has new “Kobalt Days” tool deals for the 2019 Black Friday and Holiday shopping season. Read More

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blocky on Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?: “I bought my first serious cordless drills around 2008 -- a pair Milwaukee V18 hammer drills using Milwaukee's first lithium…”
Dave on Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?: “Interesting dialogue that is on the mark. The rush to the bottom of quality is driven by least cost formulation.…”
Peter T. on The Handle of My Dewalt Hickory Hammer is a Decomposing Sticky Mess, How to Clean it?: “Thanks for all the great tips -- the handle on my Kawasaki 19.2v cordless drill had the same stickiness discussed…”
PlaneGrain on New Milwaukee Packout Compact Tool Box (2020): “Meant hole hawg drill, not hole saw.”
Jim Felt on Who Cares About Small Cordless Power Tool Updates Anyway?: “But would a Milwaukee M18 battery operated Toaster actually sell? Maybe HF will try it first?”