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Editorial

The Wildly Inappropriate Way a Tool Brand is Vying for Home Depot’s Attention

Jan 16, 2021 Stuart 128 Comments

I’ve received quite a few odd and even inappropriate requests over the years, but this one takes the cake. Read More

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Bit Holders & Drivers

How do You Feel About 1″ Screwdriver Bits?

Jan 11, 2021 Stuart 72 Comments

How do you feel about short insert-style screwdriver bits? Read More

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Editorial

Let’s Talk About Modern High Velocity Hammers

Jan 7, 2021 Stuart 82 Comments

Why are lighter high performance hammers claimed to be as hard-hitting as heavier hammers? Read More

Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot

Editorial

Happy New Year, and… Let’s Talk About Dancing Robots

Dec 31, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Happy New Year! Read More

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Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!! Read More

Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2020 Store Display

Editorial

Tool Retailer Secret Shopper Report and Reader Survey (Holiday 2020)

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 55 Comments

What have your recent online tool shopping experiences been like? Read More

Makita 18V Cordless Drill Hereo 2021

Cordless

Reader Question: Bosch vs. Makita Cordless Power Tools for Pros?

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

A reader wrote in, asking a deceptively simple question: Bosch vs. Makita, which is the better brand for individual pro users? Read More

Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment

DIY Projects

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment as a Beginner?

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader is looking to get into pocket hole joinery. Should they buy a screw assortment or not? Read More

Bosch IXO Lithium Ion Screwdriver with Swarovski Crystals Limited Edition

Cordless

Arguments Against Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Tools with built-in batteries contribute to a throw-away society and aren’t in users’ best interests – do you agree or disagree? Read More

Black Decker Roto Bit Screwdriver

Cordless

The Case for Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Cordless power tools with built-in batteries aren’t as bad as some might make them out to be. Read More

Bosch L-Boxx-3 Tool Case

Editorial

“New” Bosch Tools Don’t Ship with L-Boxx Tool Box System Inserts

Dec 8, 2020 Stuart 43 Comments

It seems that Bosch is relaunching a number of cordless power tools and leaving out the L-Boxx-compatible insert trays. Read More

Editorial

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Summary (12/7/2020)

Dec 7, 2020 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s some of what we’ve been posting to social media. Read More

Knipex Cobra ES Extra-Slim Pump Pliers

Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy During Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 Sales?

Dec 3, 2020 Stuart 85 Comments

If you took advantage of any Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or holiday season tool sales, what did you buy? Read More

Editorial

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Summary (11/17/2020)

Nov 17, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s what’s been going on at ToolGuyd and what I’ve been posting about to social media. Read More

US General 44 inch Double Bank Black Roller Cabinet

Editorial

Why I Ordered a Harbor Freight US General Rolling Tool Cabinet

Nov 3, 2020 Benjamen 21 Comments

A few days ago I ordered a new US General 44″ rolling tool cabinet from Harbor Freight, here’s why. Read More

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DealGuyd

The Most Random Tool Deals You Have to Hunt for

Nov 2, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a reminder on how you can save big bucks on random tools. Read More

Tekton Multi-Bit Screwdriver in Black

Editorial

4 Tools We Like: Buying Guide #8 (10/2020)

Oct 25, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

In this week’s “stuff we like that you should consider buying” post… Read More

Diablo vs Bosch Impact Screwdriver Bits

Editorial

WHY is Diablo Rebranding so Many Bosch Power Tool Accessories?

Oct 24, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

What’s going on with Diablo’s massive power tool accessory “expansion” going on right now? Read More

Cordless

How Dewalt Brushless Drills are Built in the USA, and More from my Factory Tour

Oct 23, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

We had the opportunity to visit one of Dewalt’s USA factories, here’s everything we learned. Read More

Milwaukee Tool Custom Packout Utility Cart

Editorial

Check Out This Milwaukee Tool Packout Utility Cart!

Oct 22, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

I came across neat – but pricey – Milwaukee Packout-equipped utility carts. Read More

Editorial

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (10/20/2020)

Oct 20, 2020 Stuart 11 Comments

In case you missed it, here are some recent tool posts from ToolGuyd’s social media channels. Read More

Dewalt Tool Set and Gearwrench Wrench Set

Editorial

New Amazon Tool Bundles are Unconventional

Oct 19, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Amazon has new tool bundles, but they seem unconventional. Read More

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Editorial

How Do You Pronounce Knipex??

Oct 8, 2020 Stuart 36 Comments

The debate is finally over, we have an official answer. Read More

Diablo Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades Dual Interface

Editorial

More About Diablo’s Universal-Style Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades

Oct 8, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Let’s talk a little more about Diablo Tools’ new universal-style OMT blades. Read More

Left Right Undecided Chart

Cordless

LEFT or RIGHT? A Big Decision Facing Cordless Power Tool Users in 2020

Oct 2, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

I’ve been asked a couple of times about this, well here it is. Read More

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