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Editorial

3 Reasons You Should Not Shop at Lowe’s Today

Apr 19, 2022 Stuart 46 Comments

Should you shop at Lowe’s today? Here are 3 reasons to say no.

SawStop-2022-Price-Increase-Notice

Editorial

What’s Your Stance on “Beat the Price Increase!” Announcements?

Apr 15, 2022 Stuart 44 Comments

Let’s talk about a controversial topic.

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Editorial

Power Tool Semantics: Adjustable vs. Variable Speed

Apr 13, 2022 Stuart 32 Comments

An interesting topic on variable vs. adjustable speed came up via email.

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Editorial

Woodworking Fire Hazard: Oily Rags Can Spontaneously Combust!

Apr 12, 2022 Stuart 34 Comments

PSA: Oily rags can spontaneously combust and start a fire.

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Editorial

How to Order from Amazon Japan

Apr 8, 2022 Stuart 19 Comments

A reader asked about what it’s like to order from Amazon Japan.

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Editorial

2022 Tool Clear-Out Update 3

Apr 1, 2022 Stuart 13 Comments

I’ve been making great progress clearing out stagnant tools.

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Editorial

How Would You Spend $50 on Tekton Tools?

Mar 31, 2022 Stuart 49 Comments

If you had $50 to spend on Tekton tools, what would you buy?

Milwaukee Inkzall Marker Uncapped

Editorial

Milwaukee Inkzall vs. Sharpie – Which Would You Buy?

Mar 30, 2022 Stuart 43 Comments

Between Milwaukee Inkzall and Sharpie, which markers do you favor?

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Cordless

Festool Quadrive TPC Hammer Drill Lacks Muscle & Appeal

Mar 27, 2022 Stuart 82 Comments

I’ve been unimpressed by Festool’s newest and “best” cordless drill.

New Made in USA Hand Tool Teaser 2

Editorial

Are American Tool Brands Disappearing?

Mar 24, 2022 Stuart 73 Comments

A reader’s comment prompted me to think about the tool industry.

ToolGuyd Partial Sears Tool Collection

Editorial

Workshop Spring Cleaning – Progress Report 3/24/22

Mar 24, 2022 Stuart 32 Comments

I’ve been making some progress on my decluttering efforts, what about you?

Milwaukee M18 CP 3Ah High Output Battery 2-Pack

Cordless

When is the Best Time to Buy Power Tool Batteries?

Mar 22, 2022 Stuart 31 Comments

A reader asked for help in deciding whether to buy batteries now or not.

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Editorial

I Keep Too Much Stuff – Tools, Parts, and Personal Things

Mar 18, 2022 Stuart 74 Comments

“Spring Cleaning” doesn’t begin to describe what I’ve been doing, and it’s about time.

Milwaukee M18 Dual Bay Rapid Charger

Cordless

Will Milwaukee Respond to New Cordless Power Tool Battery Tech in 2022?

Mar 16, 2022 Stuart 98 Comments

2022 seems to be a big year in cordless tech, what is Milwaukee working on?

Milwaukee Packout 3-Drawer Tool Box in SUV

Editorial

A Warning About Portable Tool Boxes with Drawers

Mar 11, 2022 Stuart 24 Comments

Drawered tool box performance can vary, here’s why.

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Editorial

Five Years Later, Where are Craftsman’s USA-Made Tools?

Mar 10, 2022 Stuart 110 Comments

What has Craftsman done in the 5 years since they promised to focus on USA production?

Maglite LED 2D Flashlight in Red Thumbnail

Editorial

My Dad’s Maglite Failed – Recommend a Replacement Flashlight

Mar 1, 2022 Stuart 159 Comments

My dad needs a new flashlight – any ideas?

Dewalt PowerStack Cordless Power Tool Battery Angled

Batteries

Opinion: Dewalt PowerStack Battery is a Luxury

Feb 16, 2022 Stuart 59 Comments

Dewalt’s PowerStack battery launch has been unlike any other.

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Editorial

Home Depot Pro Xtra Loyalty Program – 8 Year Review

Feb 14, 2022 Stuart 29 Comments

Here’s my take on the Home Depot Pro Xtra loyalty program.

Craftsman V20 Cordless Soldering Iron and Rotary Tool Hero

Cordless

Craftsman Remains Silent on “Award-Winning” V20 Cordless Hobby Tools

Feb 10, 2022 Stuart 23 Comments

There’s still no official word about Craftsman’s cordless rotary tool or soldering iron.

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