Editorial – Page 25

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.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

What is EDC, or Everyday Carry?

Apr 22, 2019 Stuart 87 Comments

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

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Sunex Chrome Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tools?

Apr 17, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

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

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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.

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Inside ToolGuyd: Milwaukee NPS19 Coverage Planning

Apr 2, 2019 Stuart 58 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!

DIY Projects

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.

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Which Are My Favorite Utility Knives Right Now? Yours?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 52 Comments

Can you guess which red utility knife is my favorite?

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An Unexciting Visit to My Lowe’s Tool Department (March 2019)

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 107 Comments

Has your Lowes store made major changes to their Kobalt and Craftsman tool offerings yet?

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

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

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

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The Job Requirements of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

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

Cordless

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

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

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

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Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

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

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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!

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S on Olight Marauder Mini 2 Light Cannon is on Sale for Black Friday: “I have issues with the proprietary nature of it. I’ve already got USB C and micro USB cables to charge…”
Bill on Olight Marauder Mini 2 Light Cannon is on Sale for Black Friday: “Stuart, what issues do you have with the Olight magnetic tail cap charger? Mine seem to work fine.”
Sinclaire on These Adjustable Pliers have a Secondary Function: “I have a few pairs of Tsunoda pliers and they are all fantastic. Really good prices too”
ToolGuyDan on Olight Marauder Mini 2 Light Cannon is on Sale for Black Friday: “I have a 4-C Maglite-ish that hangs out by the door. Its headline feature is an adjustable focus; the headpiece…”
MattW. on These Adjustable Pliers have a Secondary Function: “I have them and there really decent. There not cobras but work well in a pouch. The slotted end is…”