Editorial – Page 27

Cordless

Porter Cable as a Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2020?

Mar 18, 2020 Stuart 63 Comments

Is there any life left in Porter Cable’s 20V Max cordless power tool line?

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5 Reasons Milwaukee RedLithium USB LED Flashlights are Awesome

Mar 16, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

If you haven’t tried Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB LED flashlights or worklights yet, what are you waiting for?

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Coronavirus Pandemic Log: So, I went Shopping This Week, and Schools Here are Closed (3/15/20)

Mar 15, 2020 Stuart 70 Comments

There isn’t much in the way of tool-related coronavirus news, but here’s a general personal log.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Air Compressor Predictions

Mar 2, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Let’s talk about the potential for a Milwaukee M18 cordless air compressor.

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The Craftsman Experience Should Have Been More Like Bon Appetit’s YouTube Channel

Feb 28, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

I find myself frustrated at the lack of project videos that tool brands could and should be producing.

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What Happened to SPG International, Tool Box Maker for Craftsman, Husky, and Other Brands?

Feb 26, 2020 Stuart 46 Comments

SPG International, which made tool boxes for their own brand as well as Craftsman, Husky, and others, closed their doors a year ago. Why?

Cordless

The Best Dewalt Cordless Drills (2020 Update)

Feb 21, 2020 Stuart 47 Comments

Here’s a quick comparison of every Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill you can buy today.

Chargers

Has Ryobi Given up on Wireless Cordless Power Tool Charging Tech?

Feb 13, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

We haven’t seen any new Ryobi wirelessly-charged tools, but could they be working on something different?

Awesome & Cool

Sharper Image Socket Shelf – Innovation or Terrible Idea?

Feb 13, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Is the Sharper Image Socket Shelf a Problem-Solver?

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

More About Mixed Product Sourcing

Feb 6, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Mixed product sourcing continues to surprise but also fascinate me.

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What I Learned About the Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Deal I Couldn’t Find on Black Friday 2019

Feb 5, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

After finally finding Stanley’s holiday tape measure deal, I noticed something different about them.

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The Best Plumbing Parts and Suppliers?

Jan 30, 2020 Stuart 67 Comments

Where would you source common plumbing components from, and which brand(s) do you trust most?

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Reminder: Super Low-Priced Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals Might be a Scam

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Beware the increasing frequency of scammy too-good-to-be-true websites.

Cordless

Reader Question: New Ridgid 12V Cordless Power Tools in 2020?

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see new Ridgid 12V Max cordless power tools anytime soon?

Cordless

Do Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Battery Charging Rates Affect Cell Longevity?

Jan 23, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

No, faster charging rates won’t negatively impact the life of Milwaukee’s M18 cordless power tool batteries.

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