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Editorial

Why Aren’t There any Ratcheting Bolt Cutters?

Jul 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Could ratcheting bolt cutters ever be a real thing?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t

Jul 22, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

So… let’s talk about OSHA’s air gun standards. If you’d like, you could follow along as I try to make sense of it for myself.

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Editorial

Do You Use Your Smartphone or Tablet for Tool or Work Related Purposes?

Jul 14, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

There are so many new tool-related smartphone and tablet gadgets, gizmos, and apps these days. Are there any that you use?

Editorial

Best Tape Measures – Opinions Wanted!

Jul 7, 2015 Stuart 80 Comments

Which would you say is the best tape measure? Or maybe just your favorite? Maybe they match up with our own favorites and recommendations.

Spyderco Techno Knife Side

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

What is EDC, or Everyday Carry, and Why Carry Small Tools Instead of Full-Sized Ones?

Jul 1, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

A reader asked a tough question, essentially asking why some of us carry compact tools as part of EDC, rather than full-size tools, especially if there’s an anticipated need.

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Editorial

A Couple of Words About Goldblatt Tools

Jun 26, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

Here are some things to know about Goldblatt Tools, a new ToolGuyd advertising partner and maker of some tools we’ve been reviewing and will review down the road.

Editorial

Check it Out – Milwaukee Tool is Hiring (June 2015)

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is hiring, and yes, in the USA.

Milwaukee M18 5Ah Battery Pack

Editorial

Milwaukee New Tools for 2015 Riddle and Predictions

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 65 Comments

Milwaukee is set to announce a slew of new tools later this week. They sent us a riddle that we need your help to figure out!

Dewalt ToughSystem Bluetooth Radio and Music Player

Editorial

A Little Bit of Everything: Tool Deals, a Round Table Tool Talk Video, and a Sneak Peek of New Dewalt Tools

Jun 10, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

This post has got it all: tool deals, a round table Tool Talk video, and a sneak peek at Dewalt’s latest tool innovations! There’s also even a reader’s question for you to answer!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

5 Unavoidable Nuisances of a Compressed Air System

Jun 8, 2015 Stuart 36 Comments

Boy, do pneumatic and compressed air system components really bug me sometimes.

Cordless

Dewalt’s “Built in the USA” Campaign: Marketing BS or the Real Deal?

Jun 4, 2015 Stuart 79 Comments

I had the pleasure of touring a Dewalt cordless power tool assembly plant right here in the USA, and it answered a question I’ve been asking myself for quite some time.

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Your Thoughts on KC Tool, a German Hand Tool Specialty Store?

May 29, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

We’re partnering up with KC Tool, a German hand tool dealer, for a brief ad, some tool reviews, deals for readers, and a giveaway. What do you think about their online store?

Editorial

Off-Topic: Car and Truck Floor Mats and Cargo Liners?

May 26, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

What have you got to say about car mats, custom-fit liners, and plastic or rubber car and truck cargo liners?

Milwaukee M12 Fuel SDS Rotary Hammer

Cordless

Reader Question: Milwaukee M12 vs. Dewalt 20V Max?

May 18, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

Here’s a tough question: if you had a blank slate, would you buy into Milwaukee’s M12 or Dewalt’s 20V Max cordless power tool platforms?

Bosch 18V 6Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

18V Batteries are Now at 6.0Ah – How Much Higher Can They Go?

May 15, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

When will we hit a practical limit as to how much bigger and better cordless tool battery packs can get?

Skil Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench

Editorial

What if Bosch Made Hand Tools?

May 15, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Every now and then I wonder about whether Bosch will ever join Milwaukee and Dewalt as another power tool brand to enter the hand tool market.

Spyderco Southard Knife Compared to Zero Tolerance 560 and 350

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Which Knife Do You Carry?

May 12, 2015 Stuart 87 Comments

What kind of pocket knife do you carry for your work or personal utility? And which knives or brands would you want to see reviewed on ToolGuyd next?

Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Air Blower DCBL720P1

Cordless

Cordless Lawn & Garden Tools, Which is Better: 18/20V Max or 40V Max?

May 12, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

With cordless lawn & garden outdoor power tools, which would you go for, 18V or 20V Max tools, or 40V Max ones?

4Sevens Preon 2 LED FLashlight Light Levels

Editorial

An Easy Trick for Finding Small Stuff That Dropped to the Floor

Apr 30, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Do you know about this quick and reasonably successful trick for hunting down small parts and fasteners that have dropped on the floor and bounced away?

Dremel Micro Rotary Tool

Editorial

Dremel’s New Hammertime Web Show is Kind of Weird, But Good

Apr 13, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Dremel has a new webshow series out. What do you think of the first Hammertime episode?

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