Editorial

How to Become a Tool Reviewer, Blogger, or YouTuber

Mar 9, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

So, you want to be a tool blogger, reviewer, or YouTuber? Here are a couple of frequently asked questions and answers.

Editorial

Random Facom Tool Photo

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a photo of a neat wrench, and a bunch of casual words discussing its context.

Editorial

Bosch’s Power Box 360 Radio Spotted on Arrow

Feb 3, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Cool, even superheroes like Bosch tools.

Editorial

What Would Happen to the Craftsman Brand if Sears Goes Bankrupt?

Jan 30, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

What would happen to Craftsman if Sears declares bankruptcy?

Cordless

What if Other Brands Adopted Bosch’s Wireless Charging Standard?

Jan 16, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

I think that other brands should adopt Bosch’s wireless battery charging technology so that we could use the same charger with many other brands’ 18V Li-ion battery packs. Do you agree?

Editorial

5 Reasons Why Cordless DustBuster Vacs are So Awesome

Jan 15, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

I’m not usually a Black & Decker cheerleader, but I LOVE their DustBuster brand of cordless hand vacs.

Cordless

Dewalt Users – Are You Happy with the Brand’s 20V Max Cordless Tool Progress?

Jan 14, 2015 Stuart 110 Comments

Are you happy with Dewalt’s 20V Max cordless power tool lineup and the rate at which its tool selection has been growing?

Cordless

How Do You Organize and Store Your Workshop Power Tools?

Jan 8, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

How do you organize your power tools and cordless tool chargers? If you could plan it all out again from scratch, what would your ideal setup look like?

Editorial

Reader Question: Why are These Dewalt Combo Kits Cheaper from Small Sellers?

Jan 2, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader asked about how certain power tool combo kits can be sold through small-time sellers, on Amazon and elsewhere, for a lot less than their normal street prices.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Year in Review, 2014

Jan 1, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Happy New Year! Here’s a quick look at this past year.

Editorial

Tool Backpacks – Yay or Nay?

Dec 31, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

What do you think about tool backpacks – are they useful, or do you find them to be mostly unappealing?

Editorial

Favorite New Tools of 2014?

Dec 30, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

Which are your favorite tool purchases from this past year?

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 25, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Happy Holidays!!

Editorial

6 Year-End Power Tool Gift Ideas

Dec 23, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of year-end power tool gift ideas for 2014!

Editorial

Using any Tool is Like Changing a Baby’s Diapers

Dec 8, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Yes, that’s right… using any tool is like changing a baby’s diapers. Read on to find out how.

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