Editorial – Page 43

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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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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.

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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How Do You Dispose of Dull Utility Knife Blades?

Aug 30, 2017 Stuart 73 Comments

Do you use a bulk dispenser pack with disposal slots, a DIY disposal container, or do you just chuck ’em in trash?

Cordless

USB Charging Adapter or Power Bank?

Aug 28, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

USB power bank vs. cordless power tool battery and USB charging adapter? Which do you prefer?

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Dewalt 2017 New Tool Media Event Predictions

Aug 17, 2017 Stuart 95 Comments

What do you think Dewalt has in store for us at their 2017 new tool media event this week?

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