Editorial

What Will Happen to Pricing of Tool Chests, Cabinets, Combos, and Mobile Workbenches?

Jan 31, 2018 Stuart 58 Comments

I’m afraid that tool storage chests, cabinets, combos, and mobile workbenches are going to go up. in price.

Editorial

Is This Dewalt Cut-Off Wheel Still Good? Answer: No, it Expired

Jan 26, 2018 Stuart 77 Comments

Did you know that cut-off wheels and grinding wheels often have expiration dates?

Editorial

The Best Traditional Adjustable Wrench Alternative?

Jan 19, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Do you have a favorite traditional adjustable wrench alternative or variant?

Editorial

Ordering Bosch Cordless Tools from Europe

Jan 18, 2018 Stuart 58 Comments

A Bosch 12V Max tool not sold here popped up on Amazon, but you can buy it for less from Amazon UK.

Editorial

From the Mail Bag: “you worshipping Amazon”

Jan 17, 2018 Stuart 89 Comments

A reader had some interesting things to say about Amazon and USA tool quality.

Editorial

When Do Home Depot Special Deals of the Day Expire?

Jan 11, 2018 Stuart 60 Comments

Home Depot’s Special Buy Deals of the Day seem to always expire before the advertised end time.

Editorial

Do You Use the Strobe Mode on Your Flashlight?

Jan 4, 2018 Benjamen 73 Comments

Do you ever use the strobe mode on your flashlight, or are you annoyed by it like I am?

Editorial

I Wish Advertised Load Ratings Were More Transparent

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I’ve been thinking about advertised load ratings recently.

Editorial

Wera Pozidriv Screwdriver – Perfect for Assembling IKEA Furniture

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

Oh Wera Pozidriv screwdriver, how I love thee.

Cordless

This Black & Decker Slide-on Charger Shorted Out

Jan 2, 2018 Benjamen 32 Comments

One of our Black & Decker cup chargers shorted out at both ends.

Editorial

Every New Tool I Bought From Amazon in 2017

Dec 30, 2017 Stuart 63 Comments

Boy did I buy a lot of random tools and supplies from Amazon this year. Here’s a look at what I bought, and why.

Editorial

I’m Not Sure Why, But I am Interested in Knives

Dec 29, 2017 Stuart 62 Comments

Somehow I took up an interest in knives, and I think I’ve even become a collector.

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 24, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Editorial

Husky Tool Storage Combo and Workbench are Headed Back Today, and I am Totally Bummed Out

Dec 22, 2017 Stuart 34 Comments

I’m parting with Husky tool storage products today, and am a little bummed out about it.

Clamps

Home Depot is NOT Dropping Bessey Clamps! But…

Dec 20, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

It looks like Bessey clamps aren’t leaving Home Depot, and I hope it stays that way.

Editorial

Surefire Cyber Monday Flashlight Deal Fiasco

Dec 19, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Surefire’s Cyber Monday deal “mistake” has lots of customers seeing them in dimmer light.

Editorial

Swanson Speed Squares Have Rounded Edges, Exclamation Point, Question Mark

Dec 14, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

I was surprised to find Swanson Speed Squares with broken-in edges and corners.

Clamps

Is Home Depot Dumping Bessey Clamps? If So, What Will Take Their Place?

Dec 12, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

What’s going on with Bessey clamps at Home Depot stores?

Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy During Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017 Sales?

Nov 28, 2017 Stuart 68 Comments

So what did you buy these last few days? Which Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals did you take part in?

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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