Hand Tools

MEGA Milwaukee Tool Flash Sale – Ends 2/25/21

Feb 24, 2021 Stuart 11 Comments

This is one of the hottest Milwaukee Tool promos I’ve seen, and it covers a very broad range of categories!

Hand Tools

Teaser: New Made-in-USA Tools are Coming Soon

Feb 23, 2021 Stuart 49 Comments

New tools are coming soon…

Screwdrivers

Felo Wood-Handled Screwdriver Set, a Modern Classic

Feb 22, 2021 Stuart 37 Comments

What’s not to like about Felo’s wood-handled screwdrivers?

Editorial

The Best Extension Cord Size for Power Tools

Feb 19, 2021 Stuart 63 Comments

Choosing an extension cord shouldn’t involve any guesswork.

DIY Projects

Overthinking Garage Workshop Lighting – Installation in-Progress

Feb 16, 2021 Stuart 121 Comments

I’ve started to install new garage workshop lights. Do you have any suggestions, corrections, or questions?

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 Mechanics Tool Set

Feb 12, 2021 Stuart 42 Comments

Home Depot has launched this new Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 tool box and mechanics tool set bundle.

Hand Tools

Select Hart Hand Tools are Super Cheap Right Now at Walmart (2/2021)

Feb 9, 2021 Stuart 23 Comments

Here are some deep discounts on select Hart Tools at Walmart.

Editorial

New ToughBuilt Tools at Lowe’s – But Why Should You Care?

Feb 8, 2021 Stuart 46 Comments

ToughBuilt is bursting into many new-to-them tool categories, but WHY?

Editorial

HOW MUCH Do They Want for One Impact Socket?!

Feb 5, 2021 Stuart 59 Comments

A $4000+ impact socket?!

Mechanics' Tools

Impulse Buy: Makita Impact XPS 1/4″ Socket Sets for $10 Each

Feb 4, 2021 Stuart 18 Comments

These Makita 1/4″ impact sockets seem convenient, and at an attractive price.

Editorial

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES “Ruggedly Built, Certified Safe” Electrical Testing Tools?

Feb 4, 2021 Stuart 47 Comments

Harbor Freight has been heavily promoting AMES electrical test equipment. How do you feel about the brand today?

Hand Tools

ToughBuilt Straight Aviation Snips are Already on Clearance at Lowe’s

Feb 3, 2021 Stuart 24 Comments

One of the new ToughBuilt aviation snips are already on clearance at Lowe’s.

Hammers & Mallets

3 Things to Know About Martinez Tools

Feb 3, 2021 Stuart 35 Comments

You might have heard about Martinez Tools before, and if not, you’re definitely missing out. Here’s what they’re about.

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Tool HUGE Shockwave Impact Sockets Expansion Coming in 2021

Feb 2, 2021 Stuart 31 Comments

Milwaukee is introducing a broad range of Shockwave impact sockets in 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ drive.

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Tool Ratchets Expansion: Stubby and Extended Length

Feb 1, 2021 Stuart 38 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with new shorter and longer ratchets.

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