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Black Friday Deal Guides: Milwaukee Harbor Freight
Gift Guides: Cool Tools
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.

Felo T Handle Bit Holder

Bit Holders & Drivers

5 Reasons to Buy a T-Handle Screwdriver Bit Holder

Nov 4, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Do you have a T-handle bit holder in your tool box? If not, here are a couple of good reasons why you should buy one.

Sears ToughBuilt Tower Inventory

Editorial

Sears Shopping Fail and Partial Win

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What was supposed to be a quick purchase at Sears turned into a frustrating and complicated process.

Channellock-Code-Blue-Wide-Adjustable-Wrench

Editorial

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!

Craftsman Vacuum Wall

Editorial

5 Tools to NOT Buy Right Now

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Here are 5 tool types that you should wait a couple of weeks before buying.

Dewalt 20V Max Circular Saw

Cordless

What You Need to Know About the Saws in Dewalt’s 20V Max Combo Kits

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 45 Comments

Trying to decide between Dewalt’s 20V combo kits or separate tool kits? There’s something you need to know…

Home Depot Black Friday 2010 Cheap Flashlights

Editorial

How to Fix a Cheap LED Flashlight? A: You Don’t

Oct 18, 2011 Stuart 19 Comments

How to fix a cheap flashlight? You don’t.

Alvin Magnifier Lamp

Editorial

The Search for a Good Magnifier Lamp Continues…

Sep 13, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

I am not having an easy time finding a good quality magnifier lamp at a price I can easily afford…

Editorial

Made in USA, Fabrique aux E.U., Hecho en EE. UU.

Aug 30, 2011 Stuart 24 Comments

If you’ve ever been confused by “made in the USA”, “Fabrique aux E.U.” and “Hecho en EE. UU.” appearing on the same package, here’s a brief breakdown of what they mean.

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