Editorial – Page 3

The Truth About Phillips Screws

Feb 12, 2025 Stuart 55 Comments

Let’s debunk a common myth.

5 Brands of High Quality USA-Made Wrenches, Ratchets, & Sockets

Feb 6, 2025 Stuart 133 Comments

Let’s talk about USA-made wrenches, ratchets, and sockets.

Why We Talk About Current Events that Could Affect Tool Users

Feb 4, 2025 Stuart 37 Comments

Let’s talk about recent news posts.

I’ve Been Shopping for a New SUV

Jan 13, 2025 Stuart 292 Comments

I’ve started shopping for a new SUV.

I Don’t Think Lowe’s is Dumping Skil 12V Tools

Jan 9, 2025 Stuart 21 Comments

Readers have been asking about this.

Off Topic: Yep, the Internet Really is Broken

Dec 18, 2024 Stuart 62 Comments

Things have gotten weird and clunky.

Conflicts of Interest & Other Behind the Scenes Topics

Dec 16, 2024 Stuart 68 Comments

Let’s talk about some more behind-the-scenes topics.

Tool-Selling Shenanigans

Dec 15, 2024 Stuart 61 Comments

We noticed some unusual things this holiday season.

What Grinds my Tool Gears – December 2024

Dec 13, 2024 Stuart 67 Comments

There are a few tool world things to rant about.

There are no Rainchecks for Sold-Out Tool Deals

Dec 6, 2024 Stuart 38 Comments

Rainchecks aren’t a thing anymore, at least not for tools.

Makita XGT Recip Saw is the Best I’ve Used, but Does it Matter?

Nov 4, 2024 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s continue the conversation about go-to recip saws.

I Won’t Buy Large Dewalt Drill and Screwdriver Bit Sets Anymore

Nov 1, 2024 Stuart 49 Comments

I found that I never reached for these larger Dewalt bit assortments.

Goodbye Dewalt ToughSystem, Hello Milwaukee Packout

Oct 31, 2024 Stuart 25 Comments

I’m swapping my Dewalt ToughSystem drawer boxes for Packout.

Lowe’s Tool Deals are Here – Holiday 2024 Winners & Losers

Oct 27, 2024 Stuart 32 Comments

Let’s talk about Lowe’s Gift Zone tool deals for this year.

Martinez Tools are a “Statement” Now?

Oct 16, 2024 Stuart 54 Comments

A recent marketing email got me thinking about this.

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