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Cordless

The 10 Most Talked About New Tools of 2015

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are the 10 most talked about tools of 2015. Are you surprised?

Cordless

What Do You Think About Ridgid’s Lifetime Service Agreement?

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 185 Comments

Would you buy Ridgid power tools based on their Lifetime Service Agreement policy?

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Let’s Talk About Fluke

Dec 11, 2015 Stuart 45 Comments

Let’s talk about Fluke. Have you used their multimeters or other test equipment before? What do you think about them?

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Coming Up: A Series of Rockler Tool Reviews

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

You can expect to see some new Rockler tool reviews here shortly. In the meantime, are there any Rockler tools on your wishlist? Anything you would like to see reviewed?

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

We just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!!

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What’s on Your Holiday Wishlist? Here’s What’s on Ours

Nov 18, 2015 Stuart 36 Comments

Are you buying yourself any new tools for the holidays? Here are the 3 tools at the top of our list!

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Sears’ Black Friday & Holiday Deals Give You a Choice: Instant Discount or a Bigger Gift Card?

Nov 9, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

When buying higher priced tools on sale at Sears, would you rather have an instant discount or a gift card for the value of the discount plus 10%?

Cordless

Cordless Routers: Why or Why Not?

Nov 6, 2015 Stuart 47 Comments

There doesn’t seem to be any Li-ion-powered cordless routers. Why?

Cordless

18V Cordless Drill Preferences – is a 3/8″ Chuck a Deal Breaker?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Would you buy an 18V or 20V Max cordless drill if it had a 3/8″ chuck size instead of 1/2″?

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When is the Last Time You Bought a Corded Power Tool? Cordless?

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 79 Comments

Tell us about your recent power tool purchasing decision. Did you buy a corded tool, or cordless?

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Angle Grinder Wheel Guards Aren’t Optional, but Do You Take Them off Anyway?

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 68 Comments

Do you remove your angle grinder’s wheel guard before use?

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Let’s Talk About “Professional Appearance”

Oct 23, 2015 Stuart 35 Comments

What do you for the sake of professional appearance?

DIY Projects

Need Woodworking or Other DIY Project Inspiration? Go to IKEA

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

When struck trying to plan out your next woodworking or DIY project, why not head to IKEA for inspiration?

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Why Spend More for Certain Brand Name Tools?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

What brands or types of tools are you inclined to spend more on?

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Do You Buy Tools & Supplies at Big Box Home Centers or Independent Stores?

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Big box home center or independent suppliers? Which do you prefer, for what kinds of purchases, and why?

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