Editorial

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?

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

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

Editorial

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.

Editorial

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

Nov 27, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

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

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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.

Editorial

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

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

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

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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.

Editorial

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.”

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.

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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.

Editorial

Specialty Mystery Box Tool Giveaway (11/2019)

Nov 5, 2019 Stuart

Here are the details for our latest giveaway!

Editorial

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!

Editorial

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.

Clamps

Tool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools

Nov 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Let’s talk about the tools I used to hang some new wall cabinets.

Editorial

Mystery Box Tool Giveaway (11/2019)

Oct 30, 2019 Stuart 287 Comments

Who wants to win a mystery box of tools?

Editorial

Home Depot Gives 2019 Innovation Awards to Milwaukee Packout Tool Boxes, Dewalt Atomic Cordless Power Tools, Husky Garage Storage

Oct 25, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

Home Depot has given out their 2019 Innovation Awards, with 3 tool brands scoring “Finalist” positions.

Editorial

My Local Lowe’s Has Some Holiday 2019 Tool Deals on Display

Oct 21, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

My local Lowe’s has a couple of rows of holiday tool promos on the sales floor already.

Editorial

6 Ways Shopping for New Baby Gear is Like Buying Tools

Oct 18, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Tools, baby gear – they have a lot in common, right?

Cordless

Why Dewalt Probably Won’t Make a USB-Chargeable Cordless Power Tool Battery

Oct 16, 2019 Stuart 60 Comments

Let’s talk about the potential for charging Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool batteries via USB.

Editorial

Sonic Tools – What’s Changed Since Their USA Mechanics Tools Launch 4 Years Ago?

Oct 16, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Four years after their launch in the USA, are Sonic Tools any more popular or prevalent?

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