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Wright 85824 Impact Socket

Editorial

HOW MUCH Do They Want for One Impact Socket?!

Feb 5, 2021 Stuart 59 Comments

A $4000+ impact socket?!

Harbor Freight Ames Electrical Test Equipment

Editorial

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES “Ruggedly Built, Certified Safe” Electrical Testing Tools?

Feb 4, 2021 Stuart 47 Comments

Harbor Freight has been heavily promoting AMES electrical test equipment. How do you feel about the brand today?

Walmart Pro Tools Experience Splash

Editorial

Walmart Pro Tools Store, Two Years Later (2021 Update)

Feb 3, 2021 Stuart 19 Comments

Two years later, here’s what Walmart has done with their PRO TOOLS shopping experience portal.

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Editorial

12 Years of ToolGuyd, and I’m Looking Forward to More!

Jan 31, 2021 Stuart 81 Comments

Thank you everyone for making this possible!

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Editorial

ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Summary (1/23/21)

Jan 23, 2021 Stuart 11 Comments

Here are some of the things posted to the ToolGuyd Instagram channel over the past few weeks.

Editorial

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

Jan 16, 2021 Stuart 136 Comments

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

PB Swiss Screwdriver Bits Closeup

Bit Holders & Drivers

How do You Feel About 1″ Screwdriver Bits?

Jan 11, 2021 Stuart 76 Comments

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

Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer Nail-Starting Closeup

Editorial

Let’s Talk About Modern High Velocity Hammers

Jan 7, 2021 Stuart 101 Comments

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

Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot

Editorial

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

Dec 31, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

Happy New Year!

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Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2020 Store Display

Editorial

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

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

What have your recent online tool shopping experiences been like?

Makita 18V Cordless Drill Hereo 2021

Cordless

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

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

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

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?

Bosch IXO Lithium Ion Screwdriver with Swarovski Crystals Limited Edition

Cordless

Arguments Against Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

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

Black Decker Roto Bit Screwdriver

Cordless

The Case for Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

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

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.

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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.

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?

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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.

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 28 Comments

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

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