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Swanson Speed Square Worn Corners

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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.

Home Depot Bessey Clamp Clearance Price Tags

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?

KC Tool Black Friday 2017 Feo Pliers Deal

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?

Klein Tools Turkey

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Sliding Miter Saw Shadow Cut Line Guidance

Editorial

Reader Question: Which Power Tool Brands are Better?

Nov 17, 2017 Stuart 78 Comments

Let’s talk about power tool brands, with more focus on corded and benchtop tools than cordless.

ToolGuyd-Logo-Button

Editorial

Misc Updates: Link Color, Holiday Reminder Links, Affiliates Updates

Nov 13, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

There are a couple of backend updates to talk about, mainly concerning different kinds of links.

ToolGuyd New Tool Reviews

Editorial

I Don’t Like “Syndicated” and Aggregated User Reviews

Nov 1, 2017 Stuart 50 Comments

How does a newly launched seasonal product have 100 5-star reviews on the day it’s on sale as a “special buy deal of the day?”

Field Notes Pocket Notebook Charry Wood Cover

Editorial

Maybe I Overreacted with My Comment Call-Out, but Here’s Why

Oct 25, 2017 Stuart 59 Comments

Comment moderation, fun stuff.

Hitachi Battery Revolution

Cordless

Hitachi Drops the Price of High Capacity Battery Packs – Will Other Brands Follow?

Oct 17, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Hitachi’s 18V 3.0Ah compact battery pack is priced at an incredibly low dollar-per-amp-hour ratio. Is this something we might see from other brands?

craftsman-decal-set

Editorial

The Fall of Sears and Craftsman

Oct 15, 2017 Stuart 111 Comments

I have tried to hold onto hope, but Sears has fallen so far, I don’t think I will ever shop there again.

ToolGuyd-2013-Tool-Awards-Best-in-Class

Editorial

I Never Took a Shop or Woodworking Class, But…

Oct 13, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Come to think of it, while I didn’t learn woodworking or shop in school, there were some fond experiences.

TG Jr With Milwaukee Tape Measure

Editorial

When Did You Learn How to Use a Tape Measure?

Oct 12, 2017 Stuart 67 Comments

When did you learn how to use a tape measure? Where? School, home, or work?

Knipex 12 42 195 Automatic Wire Stripper Jaws

Editorial

A Few Things I Learned About Myself and DIY Electrical Work

Oct 12, 2017 Stuart 46 Comments

There are a few things I realized about myself, or was at least reminded of.

Klein Outlet Tester in Use

Editorial

From Outlet and Light Switch Replacement to Box Sizing Questions and More

Oct 11, 2017 Stuart 53 Comments

All I wanted to do was replace some outlets and a light switch, but then came the questions.

Stanley Black & Decker Brand Positioning

Editorial

How Stanley Black & Decker Targets Their Tool Brands in 2017, and Other Insider Info

Oct 6, 2017 Stuart 57 Comments

Every so often, Stanley Black & Decker shares a glimpse at what they’re thinking, what they know, and what their plans are.

MIlwaukee Tool Rotary Hammer and Masonry Dust Extraction Accessories

Editorial

Did You Buy a New Dust Extractor, Tools, or Accessories for OSHA Table 1 Silica Rule Compliance?

Oct 5, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

If you work with masonry materials, have you done anything to comply with new OSHA safety rules?

Ridgid 18V cordless 1 gallon compressor product shot

Cordless

5 Best New Cordless Tools from 2017 (That We’ve Tested So Far)

Sep 29, 2017 Stuart 37 Comments

It was hard to narrow things down, but here are the 5 best new cordless tools we’ve seen so far this year.

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Awesome & Cool

10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend.

Milwaukee ShockWave Rebate

Editorial

Dear Milwaukee Tool, Thanks for the “Free Tool with Shockwave Accessories” Rebate!

Sep 19, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

I don’t see any public mention of this Shockwave accessories rebate, but it’s definitely worth a look.

Harbor Freight Hercules Cordless Drill

Cordless

Harbor Freight Looks to Make Serious Push into Pro Tool Market

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 201 Comments

How did this happen, for me to be excited about Harbor Freight Tools?

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