Editorial

Thanks Woodcraft, for Woodworkers Guild of America DVD Junk Mail

Feb 15, 2014 Stuart 54 Comments

Thank you Woodcraft, for selling my personal contact information to the junk-mailing Woodworkers Guild of America.

Cordless

Reader Question: Corded vs. Cordless Tools – Is Now a Good Time to Switch Over?

Feb 13, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Is now a good time to switch over from corded tools to cordless? We say yes. What do you think?

Editorial

Agilent 34461A Benchtop Multimeter Mini Review

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are a few words about our recent purchase of an Agilent 34461A digital benchtop multimeter.

Cordless

Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

Editorial

Mechanix Impact Pro Work Gloves Review

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

I just tested my new pair of Mechanix Impact Pro work gloves, and I’m not at all happy with them.

Cordless

Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd 2014 Media Guide

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

This is a brief discussion of ToolGuyd’s 2014 advertising policies.

Cordless

Why We Cannot Do an Exhaustive Cordless Battery Comparison

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We were asked to put together a more detailed battery comparison, but unfortunately this isn’t something we will do. Here’s why.

Editorial

Reader Question: Is There a Tape Measure with Lifetime Guarantee?

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 51 Comments

A reader asked about tape measures that are covered under lifetime guarantees, but we don’t know of any. Do you?

Cordless

New Black & Decker Brand Identity and Cordless Drill with “AutoSense” Clutch

Jan 16, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Black & Decker has announced that they will be refreshing their branding and the look of their products, and we also caught glimpse of their upcoming “AutoSense” cordless drill/driver.

Editorial

Paslode’s New Free 2-Year “Service Promise”

Jan 15, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Paslode has a new free 2-year no-questions-asked service promise policy for (3) of their tools. Here’s what we think about it.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Cordless Miter Saw?

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Is Dewalt coming out with a cordless miter saw? We asked, they said nope.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Year in Review, 2013

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Happy New Year! Here’s a quick look at what 2013 meant for ToolGuyd.

Editorial

Post-Holiday Season Observations at Home Depot, Sears, and Lowe’s

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Here are some of our end-of-the-year observations and opinions about Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes.

Cordless

The Hottest New Tools of 2014

Dec 31, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Here are the hottest new tools we are most excited about for 2014.

Editorial

5 Ways Lowe’s and Kobalt Really Disappointed Us This Holiday Season

Dec 28, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

Here are a couple of thoughts and observations about Lowes and their newest Kobalt tools.

Editorial

Happy Holidays!!

Dec 24, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Holidays!!

Editorial

ToolGuyd 2013 Holiday Spending Pie Chart

Dec 23, 2013 Stuart 24 Comments

Here’s a pie chart showing the relative amounts we spent at various retailers and suppliers this holiday season.

Editorial

Last Minute Holiday Tool Deals?

Dec 18, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about the possibility of last-minute holiday and end-of-year sales and promotions.

Editorial

Top 5 Favorite New Tools of 2013

Dec 17, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are our top 5 favorite new tools of 2013!

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