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Holiday Gift Guide
Dewalt Scroll Saw DW788

Editorial

Dewalt Scroll Saw Wins Popularity Contest

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

There’s something to be said about a scroll saw – or any tool for that matter – that is favored at 4/4 demo stations at a Woodworking Show. The Dewalt DW788 looks to have won the popularity contest.

Editorial

Sears Posts Big Losses, Announces Several Major Changes

Feb 24, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Sears had a bad winter holiday season. How bad? Fourth quarter losses topped 2.4 billion dollars.

SawStop Table Saw Hot Dog Demo

Editorial

SawStop’s Stephen Gass – People Who Are Destroying America

Feb 23, 2012 Stuart 33 Comments

Stephen Gass continues to push for the govt. to force manufacturers to license and buy SawStop technology, the PTI pushes back, and Stephen Colbert pokes fun at it all.

Editorial

Tool-Chat Open Discussion

Feb 17, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

We’re trying something new today – an open discussion where you can talk about anything tool-related. Ask a question, share an opinion, or brag about a new tool you picked up.

Casio G-Shock Mudman Scorpion Watch

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Casio G-Shock Watch – the Toughest on the Planet?

Feb 2, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Casio G-Shock watches are the toughest most durable watches around and can endure DIY project and jobsite conditions with ease. Do you agree?

X-Acto Gold Z-Series Blade

Editorial

5 Hand Tools That Draw the Most Blood and Curses

Jan 19, 2012 Stuart 28 Comments

Here’s a list of several hand tools that contributed to my most memorable injuries. Which tools are on your list?

Real Construction Kid Wood Starter Set

DIY & Home

“Kid Wood” and “Real Construction Tools”

Jan 13, 2012 Stuart 15 Comments

Foam “Kid Wood” and plastic “Real Construction” tools. Great for kids or a poor substitute for the real thing?

Festool TS55 EQ Plunge Saw

Editorial

My Top 5 Favorite Woodworking Tools of 2011

Jan 6, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a quick look at my top 5 favorite woodworking tools (and accessories) of 2011.

Precision Twist 114pc Drill Bit Set

Accessories

Caution: This is Why Cheap Drill Bit Sets are so Cheap

Dec 30, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

Have you ever wondered how budget brands can offer large drill bit sets for so cheap?

Editorial

Tool & Hardware Store Gift Cards – Do You Love or Hate ’em?

Dec 29, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

I love spending gift cards on random tools that would otherwise stay on my wishlist. What about you? Love ’em or hate ’em?

Milwaukee M12 Impact Driver 2450-22

Cordless

You Can Use an Impact Driver to Drill Holes, But Should You?

Dec 22, 2011 Stuart 31 Comments

We put together a short video to show why we don’t like using cordless screwdrivers and impact drivers to drill holes.

Editorial

ToolGuyd’s 3rd Birthday, Thanks to You!!

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Just a thank you note to mark the end of our 3rd year of operation.

Editorial

Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card

Dec 15, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers.

Iron Bridge Tools Knife Front Closeup

Editorial

“USA Quality Guaranteed” – Just a Made-in China Decoration

Dec 13, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

How disappointing is it that it became acceptable for companies to use “USA Quality Guaranteed” and related logos as mere decorations?

Sears DIY Gift Guide

Editorial

Sears’ Tool Department – Great for Holiday Gifts and 365 Days/Year

Dec 8, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

A recent experience made me think about what I love shopping at Sears’ tool department.

Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp

Editorial

Headlamps vs Cordless Work Lights, Which Do You Use More?

Dec 2, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

What do you use more, headlamps or work lights? Neither? Share your favorites!

Editorial

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Early-Black Friday Deal Shopping!

Nov 24, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you all have a warm and wonderful holiday with family and friends. Later on when you’re resting and digesting, be sure to head back here to check out our updated Black Friday Deals List. Lowes and Home Depot already kicked off their Black Friday deals, with Sears scheduled to go live […]

Ridgid R45161 Table Saw

Editorial

Ridgid Compact Table Saw R45161 at Home Depot – a Good Buy?

Nov 22, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Ridgid’s newish R45161 portable table saw is receiving a bit of buzz these days, but is it a safe buy?

DEWALT DCD985L2 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion Premium Hammer Drill Driver Kit

Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drill Driver vs. Impact Driver, What’s the Difference?

Nov 11, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

If you’ve ever wondered about how an impact driver differs from a hammer drill, here’s a brief explanation.

Craftsman-C3-19.2-Volt-Cordless-Mechanics-Tool-Combo-Kit

Cordless

Craftsman C3 19.2V Power Tools, to Buy or Not to Buy?

Nov 9, 2011 Stuart 45 Comments

Don emailed in, asking for our take on Craftsman’s C3 19.2V cordless power tools.

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