Hand Tools

Guess the Price of this Limited Edition Festool 5-in-1 Painter’s Multi-Tool

Nov 6, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

I was SHOCKED to see how much this “limited edition” Festool 5-in-1 painter’s multi-tool costs.

Layout & Measuring

Early Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals: Craftsman Tape Measures (made in USA)

Nov 5, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

There are some early Black Friday 2018 deals on new Craftsman tape measures.

Knives

More About the Milwaukee Tool Fastback Utility Knife Holiday 2018 Bundle Deal

Nov 4, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

We took a closer look at the new Milwaukee Fastback utility knife bundle deal.

Editorial

My Recent Experiences with OLFA Snap Blade Utility Knives

Nov 2, 2018 Stuart 57 Comments

I can now see why so many people LOVE their OLFA Snap Blade utility knives.

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Stud Tape Measure 2-Pack Holiday 2018 Deal

Nov 1, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

There’s a 2-for-1 promo on Milwaukee’s latest and most durable tape measure.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milwaukee Fastback Compact Utility Knife Review and Comparison

Oct 31, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s what’s special about the Milwaukee Fastback Compact utility knife.

Knives

Milwaukee Utility Knives and Blades Holiday 2018 Bundle is LIVE

Oct 30, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

A HOT Milwaukee Tool Fastback knives and blades Holiday 2018 bundle deal is live now!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman TTI Multi-Tool with RealTree Camo

Oct 26, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

Leatherman has come out with a new RealTree camo-decorated version of their premium Charge TTI multi-tool.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers Edge Rule for Woodworkers

Oct 25, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Woodpeckers new edge rule is designed to make layout work easier and more precise.

Editorial

Spring Action Pliers, Cutters, and Wire Strippers – Yay or Nay?

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 64 Comments

Spring-action pliers, cutters, and strippers – do you love ’em or hate ’em?

Electrical Tools

New Klein Kurve Wire Stripper and Crimper Multi-Tool

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein came out with a new wire stripper and crimper multi-tool.

Screwdrivers

Ball Hex Driver Sockets

Oct 24, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

Let’s talk about another type of hex driver tool – ball hex sockets.

Made in USA

Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Malco has officially reopened the former Vise-Grips plant in DeWitt, Nebraska.

Editorial

Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Let’s talk about ball end hex keys.

Editorial

If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Sometimes recessed magnets can pop out of place during manufacturing.

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ElectroAtletico on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Milwaukee Fastback’s are less than $10. I can purchase 7 of them for the price of that gimmick “knife”.”