Editorial

Ridiculous or Boring Tool Gift Ideas

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

What’s the most ridiculous, boring, or awful tool-related gift idea you could think of?

Editorial

Rayovac Battery Deal, with a Surprising Twist

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Now’s a great time to snag some Rayovac alkaline batteries, but you might want to check the label.

Editorial

Your Favorite Winter Tools and Supplies?

Dec 3, 2014 Stuart 36 Comments

What are your favorite winter-time tools or supplies? Three of mine include a near-indestructible snow brush, cold-weather windshield washer fluid, and lithium AA batteries.

Editorial

5 Black Friday Tool-Buying Reminders

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of things to consider when you’re out shopping for new tools and accessories during the holiday season.

Editorial

6-1/2 Years Later, and Sears Still Didn’t Fix This Gearwrench Product Description Error

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

I came across the same product description error on Sears’ website after more than 6-1/2 years since I ordered the part.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Bit Holders vs. Bit Sockets?

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Something to think (and comment) about – do you prefer bit holder sockets, or individual bit sockets?

Editorial

Ultimate Gift Guide Readers’ Choice Ideas Needed!!

Nov 13, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Which tools would you get the guy or gal that has plenty of tools, and which tools do you want but wouldn’t necessarily buy without a gift card?

Editorial

What Will You Probably Buy This Holiday Season?

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

What will you be buying this holiday season? Anything good?

Editorial

8 Things I Saw During my Annual Holiday Visit to the Local Sears Store (2014)

Nov 10, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are a couple of things I observed and experienced during my recent annual holiday trip to Sears.

DIY & Home

Skil Secure Grip Holiday Promo Commentary

Nov 2, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are some fresh thoughts about Skil Secure Grip wrenches.

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 46 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Editorial

What Do You Think About Ridgid Power Tools?

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 125 Comments

What do you think about Ridgid power tools? Good or not-so-good?

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand? (2014 Edition)

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Which would you say is the best cordless power tool brand?

Editorial

New Skil Skilsaw Brand Identity – What Do You Think it Means?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Skil’s Skilsaw brand has relaunched with a new brand identity.

Editorial

Oops, a 2-Hour Mishap with my Wera Zyklop Ratchet

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

A recent mishap has me liking Zyklop ratchets a little less these days.

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