Hand Tools

Kobalt Pliers, Wrench, and Hand Tool Sale at Lowes

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking to score some Kobalt pliers for yourself or as a gift? Here’s some info on this week’s tool sale!

Hand Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver with Bonus Holster!

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new special edition Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver set that includes a bonus holster.

Editorial

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!

Hand Tools

Gerber Gator Machete Pro Zombie Slicer

Oct 24, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Gerber’s Gator Machete Pro can be used as a multi-purpose and camping blade, or for defending against undead zombies.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Skeletool Lowest Price Ever Deal!

Oct 24, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

New Leatherman Skeletool deal, at the lowest price we’ve ever seen it at. It’s a great pocket knife and compact multi-tool and we’re buying up a couple more for gifts.

Cordless

Milwaukee Fluorescent Bulb & Ballast Tester 2210-20

Oct 22, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Read all about Milwaukee’s new fluorescent bulb and ballast lighting tester!

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Hand Tools

Craftsman 309pc Socket Set and Ball Bearing Tool Storage Deals

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Sears, a large Craftsman socket set is on sale for half-off, and a a 10-drawer ball bearing combo is on sale as well.

Knives

Free X-Acto Blade Sample

Oct 20, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Do you use a hobby knife? X-Acto is giving away free Z-series #11 blade samples!

Flashlights & Worklights

Dewalt LED Flashlights Sneak Preview Photo Gallery

Oct 19, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a dozen photos we took of Dewalt’s upcoming LED flashlights. Can you guess which one we liked most? Hint: we loved them all, but the 3D model was the show-stopper.

Cordless

Preorder Milwaukee Ratchets via AceTool

Oct 19, 2011 Stuart Discuss

It looks like AceTool is the first retailer to accept orders for the new Milwaukee M12 ratchets, which are due in stores later this month.

Hand Tools

Craftsman Ratcheting Rotary Wrench

Oct 17, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Here is a sneak peek at Craftsman’s new ratcheting rotary wrenches.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Pelican 1910 1920 LED Flashlights

Oct 14, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Pelican has come out with two new flashlights that look great for every-day-carry!

Hand Tools

Craftsman Max Axess Universal Ratchet & Socket Set

Oct 14, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Craftsman is coming out with a new Max Axess universal socket set.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Best LED Flashlights for Under $20

Oct 12, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

Everyone should have quick access to a flashlight, no matter where they are. Here is our guide to the 5 best LED flashlights for under $20.

Hand Tools

New Stanley FuBar Demolition Bar

Oct 12, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Stanley is coming out with a new zombie-slaying, err… demolition and remodeling tool, the FuBar Demolition Bar.

Flashlights & Worklights

Dewalt LED Flashlights Preview

Oct 11, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Dewalt is soon coming out with a line of reasonably inexpensive and heavy duty LED flashlights!

Hand Tools

Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags

Oct 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

These Veto Pro Pac tool bags look to be great for tradesmen and others who get lost in their tool bags or buckets when searching through jumbles of tools for the ones they need.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Craftsman Ratcheting Clench Wrench

Oct 10, 2011 Stuart 22 Comments

These new Craftsman Clench Wrenches have a ratcheting action and fold up for on-the-go fastener tightening and removal. They look unusual but potentially useful, what do you think?

Hand Tools

Crescent Double-X Pliers

Oct 10, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

This Crescent Double-X pliers 2pc set is inexpensive and could come in handy when working in confined spaces.

Awesome & Cool

Black Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight

Oct 7, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

The hugely popular Nebo Redline tactical LED flashlight is now available with a cooler looking black anodized finish.

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