Editorial

“Renewed” Tools at Amazon?

Apr 24, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

I came across a new Amazon listing for a “renewed” Bosch masonry drill bit set. Read More

Editorial

What Tools do You Wish You Bought Sooner?

Apr 23, 2019 Stuart 93 Comments

For me, it was a Channellock adjustable wrench, or at least that’s the first to come to mind. How about you? Read More

Editorial

Reader Question: Best Router Bit Brand Recommendations?

Apr 22, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

Let’s talk about router bit brands. Read More

Editorial, Power Tool Accessories, Reader Question, Routers, Woodworking

What is EDC, or Everyday Carry?

Apr 22, 2019 Stuart 86 Comments

If you have heard about EDC, or everyday carry, but don’t quite understand it, maybe this will help a little. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial

Sunex Chrome Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tools?

Apr 17, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

Have you used or heard about Sunex ratchets, sockets, or mechanics tools before? Read More

Editorial, Mechanics' Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools

Dewalt Cordless Power Tools, UWO, and Torque – Here’s What it all Really Means

Apr 13, 2019 Stuart 71 Comments

I have been avoiding this for a while, but here’s a long take at Dewalt’s UWO and what it means. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Tool Science 101

Reader Question: After 10+ Years of ToolGuyd, What Would I do Differently?

Apr 5, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

Wow, and I thought Dewalt vs. Milwaukee Tool was a tough question. Read More

Editorial

Inside ToolGuyd: Milwaukee NPS19 Coverage Planning

Apr 2, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

With Milwaukee NPS19 only two months away, we’ve started to plan out our coverage strategy, and are open to your input and requests! Read More

Editorial

My 3D Printing Design Process – How I Made a Packout Tool Box Mounting Bracket

Apr 2, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Here’s how Benjamen designed and 3D-printed a Milwaukee Packout mounting bracket. Read More

DIY Projects, Editorial

Which Are My Favorite Utility Knives Right Now? Yours?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

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

Editorial, Knives

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

Home Depot Describes Dewalt Atomic Cordless Power Tools as “Exclusive”

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 47 Comments

Home Depot has now advertised the new Dewalt Atomic cordless power tools as “exclusive.” Read More

Editorial, News

The Job Requirements of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are two ways of describing the duties and responsibilities of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer. Read More

Editorial, Power Tools

Reader Question: When Will Milwaukee Tool Launch an M18 Cordless Power Station?

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

Is Milwaukee Tool and the market ready for a portable M18 power station? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Reader Question

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example. Read More

Editorial, Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Sockets & Drive Tools

Spring 2019 Tool Review Request List

Mar 4, 2019 Stuart 95 Comments

Do you have a tool review or post topic request? Please let us know here! Read More

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools, Tool Reviews, Tool Talk

Craftsman Hand Tools Warranty Information Update

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

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

Editorial, Hand Tools

New Dewalt Cordless Miter Saws in 2019? (Reader Question)

Feb 20, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

A reader asked whether we’ll see new Dewalt cordless miter saws soon – here’s what we think. Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Reader Question, Saws

Reader Question and Humorous Goof: Who Controls Product Descriptions?

Feb 20, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Who controls the product descriptions on retailers’ sites? Read More

Editorial, Retailers & Distributors

Alex ⎈ on What Tools do You Wish You Bought Sooner?: “Hammer drills are a joke. After getting a cordless SDS, I'll never waste money on a hammer drill again.”
Johnny M. on “Renewed” Tools at Amazon?: “Thanks for the info./links and history.”
Stuart on “Renewed” Tools at Amazon?: “Yep. https://toolguyd.com/where-are-amazon-and-walmart-getting-their-milwaukee-tool-inventory-from/ Even for the Milwaukee tools sold and shipped by Amazon, they're not…”
Vards Uzvards on “Renewed” Tools at Amazon?: “Then Ebay.com is probably more appropriate than Amazon.com. But it comes with a set of its own challenges, of course.”
Allen on Milwaukee Smooth Jaw and Offset Hex Pipe Wrenches: “Isn’t that just a “Ford” wrench ?”
Jared on What Tools do You Wish You Bought Sooner?: “Ha. That reminds me of my relatively recent purchase of a solder station. Mine is a Chinese knock-off of some…”