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Bit Holders & Drivers

Tool of the Week: Wiha Ultra Driver Multi-Bit Screwdriver

Jun 26, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

This week’s tool of the week is my Wiha Ultra Driver “26-in-1” multi-bit screwdriver.

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Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

Many of the Irwin Unibit step drill bits at the local Lowe’s are marked as being made in China.

Chargers

What Could Makita XGT Be – New Cordless Power Tools? Next-Gen Batteries?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 51 Comments

What do you think Makita “XGT” will be?

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Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley vs. Milwaukee, Ryobi, Empire: A Look at Stanley Black & Decker and TTI Financials

Jun 23, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Let’s talk about the two parent companies that own Dewalt, Craftsman, Milwaukee, and some other popular tool brands.

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Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)

Jun 22, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019.

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Milwaukee Tools vs. Dewalt: Cordless Power Tools, Hand Tools, Tool Storage in 2019

Jun 21, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

I found myself thinking about how Milwaukee Tool and Dewalt stack up to each other, based on recent activity and future potential.

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Milwaukee NPS19 New Cordless Power Tool Predictions

Jun 5, 2019 Stuart 121 Comments

Milwaukee’s new tool media event is nearly here. What do you think we’ll see?

Cordless

What Cordless Power Tools Should Dewalt Launch in 2019?

Jun 5, 2019 Stuart 134 Comments

What kinds of new cordless power tools do you want to see Dewalt come out with this year?

Cordless

Cordless Power Tool Trends: Bluetooth Connectivity vs. Built-in Features

May 24, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

“Connected” cordless power tools vs. tools with advanced features. What’s your take?

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The Best Hook and Pick Set?

May 21, 2019 Stuart 51 Comments

Which pick and hook set would you recommend to others?

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Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Warranty at Lowe’s

May 21, 2019 Benjamen 113 Comments

Here’s what happened when I tried to exchange a broken Craftsman hand tool at Lowe’s.

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General 3-in-1 Multi-File Was a Neat Concept

May 20, 2019 Stuart 22 Comments

General Tools’ 3-in-1 Multi-File seemed like a good idea for casual users.

Cordless

Why I Cancelled My Preorder for Makita’s New 12V Car-Cleaning Cordless Vacuum

May 17, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s why I canceled my preorder for a Makita 12V CXT cordless vacuum.

Cordless

Which is the Most Popular Searched-for Cordless Power Tool Brand? (Spring 2019)

May 10, 2019 Stuart 60 Comments

Let’s see how search activity varies for some of the most popular cordless power tool brands.

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Why is Amazon Selling a Harbor Freight Hercules Drill Bit Set?

May 9, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

How and why is Amazon directly selling select Harbor Freight tools?

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Workshop Hacks – What Everyday Items do You Use in Different Ways?

May 7, 2019 Stuart 72 Comments

Somehow, climbing equipment has made their way into my daily routine, with occasional workshop applications mixed in as well.

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Comment Rules and a Recent Commentor Banning

Apr 26, 2019 Stuart 127 Comments

Here’s a reminder on comment etiquette, and why a disgruntled former commentor is spreading misinformation.

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“Renewed” Tools at Amazon?

Apr 24, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

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

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What Tools do You Wish You Bought Sooner?

Apr 23, 2019 Stuart 107 Comments

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

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Reader Question: Best Router Bit Brand Recommendations?

Apr 22, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Let’s talk about router bit brands.

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Jared on Klein Tools Added a Pry Bar to their Utility Knife: “Before clicking into this post I was actually thinking: “I don’t like pry bars on the ends of my knives,…”
Jared on Milwaukee is Launching New Packout Crates: “These are pretty exciting developments. Nice to see Milwaukee raising the bar for modular tool box storage products.”
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D on Reminder: Zoro Tools is a Grainger Company, Often With Lower Prices: “I found item’s both ways between Grainger and Zoro, you have to check both. Last week I seen a bearing…”
William Adams on PRO Modular Tool Storage Systems – 2026 Update: “It seems to be the best value for entry-level option — I actually went and got a second drawer unit,…”