Editorial – Page 42

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.

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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.

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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.

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 24, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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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?

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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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.

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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.

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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?”

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

Oct 25, 2017 Stuart 59 Comments

Comment moderation, fun stuff.

EBT on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Good call. I like that Gerber has two options: Xacto blades or utility blades version. Thanks!”
Robert on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I used to pay attention to Kickstarter. Even, to my chagrin, backed and waited excessively for a couple of items.…”
Mark W on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Sounds like Jorday is asking for updates, which I think is a reasonable ask for crowdfunded projects. There’s a difference…”
Mike on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I backed the first gen knife because i thought it was neat. Dont think i ever used it besides to…”
IronWood on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Exactly; an uncomfortable-looking utility knife boasting a “hot swap high definition blade with modular interface docking port” for $70 is…”
CMF on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I might be one of those “highfalutin trinkets” audience sometimes. I like knives, tools, or anything that is well made,…”