Editorial – Page 66

Behind the Scenes: Dewalt Brushless Q&A

May 14, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a nice Q&A that gives a bit of insight into Dewalt’s new 20V Max brushless impact driver.

Why Are there Power Tools in My Bathtub?

May 10, 2012 Stuart 23 Comments

I have power tools in the bathtub, and they don’t belong there. Here’s a story about why they’re there and what I hope to do about it.

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Power Tools are a-Changin’

Apr 13, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a brief discussion reflecting on how power tool designs and trends are changing.

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Game-Changing Cordless Drill Driver Preview!

Apr 1, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

We spied the latest in cordless drill/driver tech!

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New Tool Secrets I Can’t Share With You (Yet)

Mar 30, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

Tools you cannot know about pushes my own curiosity to its limits sometimes.

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Craftsman Experience Gets a Remodel

Mar 29, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

The Craftsman Experience studio in Chicago is in the process of being rebuilt.

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Hackerspace and Makerspace Tool Selection

Mar 23, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Here is a very brief discussion on Hackerspace and Makerspace tool selection. Please chime in with your own advice!

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Tomboy Tools for Women – Pink and Handy or Huge Rip-Off?

Mar 15, 2012 Stuart 50 Comments

We’ve been asked for opinions on Tomboy Tools for a while. Here’s our hands-off assessment.

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Watch Out for “Snap-on Industrial” Williams and Bahco Tools

Mar 5, 2012 Stuart 76 Comments

Bahco and Williams tools are now being advertised as under the “Snap-on Industrial Brands” label.

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Dewalt Scroll Saw Wins Popularity Contest

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

There’s something to be said about a scroll saw – or any tool for that matter – that is favored at 4/4 demo stations at a Woodworking Show. The Dewalt DW788 looks to have won the popularity contest.

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Sears Posts Big Losses, Announces Several Major Changes

Feb 24, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Sears had a bad winter holiday season. How bad? Fourth quarter losses topped 2.4 billion dollars.

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SawStop’s Stephen Gass – People Who Are Destroying America

Feb 23, 2012 Stuart 33 Comments

Stephen Gass continues to push for the govt. to force manufacturers to license and buy SawStop technology, the PTI pushes back, and Stephen Colbert pokes fun at it all.

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Tool-Chat Open Discussion

Feb 17, 2012 Stuart 27 Comments

We’re trying something new today – an open discussion where you can talk about anything tool-related. Ask a question, share an opinion, or brag about a new tool you picked up.

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Casio G-Shock Watch – the Toughest on the Planet?

Feb 2, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Casio G-Shock watches are the toughest most durable watches around and can endure DIY project and jobsite conditions with ease. Do you agree?

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5 Hand Tools That Draw the Most Blood and Curses

Jan 19, 2012 Stuart 28 Comments

Here’s a list of several hand tools that contributed to my most memorable injuries. Which tools are on your list?

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