Hand Tools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife. Read More

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Awesome EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 81 Comments

Here are my favorite compact scissors that like to travel. Read More

Cordless

The Wait is Over – New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Right Angle Impact Wrenches

Mar 12, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

Milwaukee has (finally!) come out with new high-powered M12 Fuel cordless right angle impact wrenches. Read More

Accessories

Ideal ArmourBand Might Replace Wrapping Receptacles with Electrical Tape

Mar 5, 2020 Benjamen 42 Comments

ArmourBands are said to be faster than electrical tape, and lack sticky residue. Read More

Made in USA

Craftsman Tool News: Select Mechanics Tools and Sets to be Made in USA

Mar 4, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Craftsman has teased that new USA-made mechanics tools are nearly here. Read More

Hand Tools

Western Forge, USA Hand Tool Brand and Former Sears Craftsman Supplier, is Closing

Feb 27, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

We have learned that Western Forge, a USA-based maker of screwdrivers, pliers, and other tools, is closing. Read More

Hand Tools

Should You Try an Irwin Pull-Style Detail Saw?

Feb 24, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin’s detail pull saw might be inexpensive, but it’s versatile and a pleasure to use. Read More

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Hand Tools, Accessories Deals of the Day (2/24/20)

Feb 24, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

There are a lot of Milwaukee tool deals, today only, definitely worth checking out. Read More

DealGuyd

Hot Deal of the Day: Save on WERA Tools (2/21/20)

Feb 21, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

Woo, today only, save some money on select Wera hand tools! Read More

Layout & Measuring

Johnson Angle Finder, a Pitch and Slope Locator

Feb 20, 2020 Stuart 7 Comments

The Johnson 750 is a quick and simple angle-finding tool with built-in slope and pitch gauge. Read More

Cordless

Black & Decker Still Makes a 6V Cordless Screwdriver

Feb 18, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

You can still buy AA-powered cordless screwdrivers! Read More

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals – and More! (2/17/20)

Feb 17, 2020 Stuart 6 Comments

Home Depot is celebrating President’s Day with oodles of Dewalt tool deals. Read More

Clamps

Milescraft Fence Clamps are Useful for Woodworking (and More)

Feb 12, 2020 Stuart 18 Comments

Do you think these fence clamps would come in handy? Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Veritas Pocket Layout Square

Feb 6, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Lee Valley has come out with a new “pocket”sized layout square. Read More

Editorial

What I Learned About the Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Deal I Couldn’t Find on Black Friday 2019

Feb 5, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

After finally finding Stanley’s holiday tape measure deal, I noticed something different about them. Read More

Cordless

Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (2/3/2020)

Feb 3, 2020 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a look at some Dewalt and Milwaukee tool deals of the day. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Tool Adopts Tape Measure “Reach” Specs

Jan 31, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

Milwaukee is moving to the new tape measure “reach” advertising spec that was quietly introduced by Stanley, Dewalt, and Craftsman brands. Read More

Editorial

The Best Plumbing Parts and Suppliers?

Jan 30, 2020 Stuart 66 Comments

Where would you source common plumbing components from, and which brand(s) do you trust most? Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square is Now a Regular Tool You Can Buy Anytime

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 24 Comments

Woodpeckers is bringing back their popular Delve Square as a regularly-stocked tool. Read More

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