Editorial

That “Award” Your Favorite Brand is Boasting About? They Might Have Paid for it.

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

It has been nearly 2 years since I ranted about how I felt about disingenuous tool “awards.” And you know what? It still really bugs me off that some magazines and online publications require payment before they will consider a product for an award. Some – but far from all magazines and websites that do this – have official […]

DIY & Home

The Best Way to Quickly and Easily Cut Cable Ties Without Special Tools

Oct 1, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

Think of this tip the next time you come across nylon cable ties that need to be removed.

Cordless

What’s up With Dewalt’s 2x 5.0Ah Battery Pack Pricing?

Sep 21, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt’s 2-pack of 20V Max 5.0AH battery packs recently went back up in price. Let’s talk about some potential explanations for this.

Cordless

LED Worklight Drones? I Don’t Think So

Sep 17, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Do you think we’ll ever see LED worklight drones that light up your workspace from above?

Editorial

Will You be Using Any Tools this Weekend, and on What?

Aug 21, 2015 Stuart 41 Comments

What are your weekend tool-related plans?

Editorial

Slip Joint Pliers – Obsolete Relic, or Still Practical?

Aug 17, 2015 Stuart 52 Comments

What do you think about slip joint pliers?

Editorial

Pick a Side: “Kickstarter is Awesome,” or “Kickstarter Sucks”

Jul 29, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Is Kickstarter (and other crowdfunding sites) awesome? Or do they suck?

Editorial

Why Aren’t There any Ratcheting Bolt Cutters?

Jul 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Could ratcheting bolt cutters ever be a real thing?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t

Jul 22, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

So… let’s talk about OSHA’s air gun standards. If you’d like, you could follow along as I try to make sense of it for myself.

Editorial

Do You Use Your Smartphone or Tablet for Tool or Work Related Purposes?

Jul 14, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

There are so many new tool-related smartphone and tablet gadgets, gizmos, and apps these days. Are there any that you use?

Editorial

Best Tape Measures – Opinions Wanted!

Jul 7, 2015 Stuart 80 Comments

Which would you say is the best tape measure? Or maybe just your favorite? Maybe they match up with our own favorites and recommendations.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

What is EDC, or Everyday Carry, and Why Carry Small Tools Instead of Full-Sized Ones?

Jul 1, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

A reader asked a tough question, essentially asking why some of us carry compact tools as part of EDC, rather than full-size tools, especially if there’s an anticipated need.

Editorial

A Couple of Words About Goldblatt Tools

Jun 26, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

Here are some things to know about Goldblatt Tools, a new ToolGuyd advertising partner and maker of some tools we’ve been reviewing and will review down the road.

Editorial

Check it Out – Milwaukee Tool is Hiring (June 2015)

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is hiring, and yes, in the USA.

Editorial

Milwaukee New Tools for 2015 Riddle and Predictions

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 65 Comments

Milwaukee is set to announce a slew of new tools later this week. They sent us a riddle that we need your help to figure out!

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