Made in USA

Snap-on Talon Grip FlankJaw Pliers for Use on Hex Fasteners

Nov 19, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look at Snap-on’s pliers that are specially designed for turning fasteners without damaging them. Read More

Made in USA

New Snap-on Instinct Non-Marring Trim Pad Tool Set

Oct 23, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Snap-on has come out with a new set of automotive trim pad removal tools. Read More

Cordless

How Dewalt Brushless Drills are Built in the USA, and More from my Factory Tour

Oct 23, 2020 Stuart 41 Comments

We had the opportunity to visit one of Dewalt’s USA factories, here’s everything we learned. Read More

Made in USA

New Waterfield Waxed Canvas Workshop Aprons

Oct 7, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

There’s a new USA-made workshop apron you might be interested in. Read More

Hammers & Mallets

Stanley & Proto Discontinued Their Smallest USA-Made Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer

Oct 2, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Stanley and Proto have discontinued their 16 oz Compo-Cast ball pein hammer. Read More

Made in USA

New Maglite EDC and Tactical Backpacks and Accessories

Sep 29, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Maglite is introducing a new line of backpacks. Read More

Made in USA

Shop-Vac Reportedly Shut Down Their USA Headquarters

Sep 17, 2020 Stuart 77 Comments

Shop-Vac has reportedly closed their Williamsport, PA headquarters. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Channellock 968 Wire Strippers (Made in USA)

Sep 9, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

Channellock has come out with new high-leverage USA-made wire strippers. Read More

Hand Tools

Coming Soon: Milwaukee Made-in-USA Hand Tools Planned for 2021

Sep 4, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s some late but very important news about Milwaukee Tool’s USA production plans. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

LED Flashlights Still Made in the USA

Sep 1, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

Yes, in today’s day and age there are still plenty of LED flashlights that are built in the USA. Read More

DealGuyd

Harbor Freight Now Sells Select Brand-Name Tools?!

Aug 26, 2020 Stuart 40 Comments

Since when did Harbor Freight start selling other brands of tools? Read More

Accessories

Tool of the Day: Gaffer’s Tape

Jul 31, 2020 Stuart 46 Comments

Raise your hand if you’re a member of the gaffer’s tape fan club. Read More

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine. Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee USA-Made Magnetic I-Beam Levels

Jul 6, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a trio of new magnetic I-beam levels. Read More

Drills & Drivers

A Look at the New Woodpeckers Pro Woodworking Drill Press Table

Jun 29, 2020 Ben V 26 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new drill press table. Read More

Made in USA

New Reekon M1 Caliber Miter Saw Measuring Tool Looks to Greatly Improve Productivity

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 82 Comments

The M1 Caliber is a miter saw add-on that looks to make manual measurements obsolete. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight EDC Knife with SPY27 Super Steel

Jun 9, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Spyderco’s Para 3 Lightweight is now available with a new exclusive super steel. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Reports of Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Pocket Knives Suffering from “Lock Rock”

Jun 3, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

Apparently Chris Reeve Knive’s new Sebenza 31 knife is at the center of some controversy. Read More

Made in USA

Treat Yourself: Williams Snap-on-Like Hard Handled Screwdrivers

May 11, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

If you’ve been hankering to try some new screwdrivers, these are a great choice. Read More

Made in USA

Blue Spruce Toolworks’ Customized Woodworking Tools

Apr 29, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Anyone else drooling over Blue Spruce’s customized woodworking tools? Read More

Made in USA

Yes, I Bought a Milk Crate for Tool and Supply Storage

Apr 15, 2020 Stuart 53 Comments

I’ve never seen any “free” milk crates, so I bought one. Read More

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Do you struggle to carry 5 gallon buckets by hand to and fro? Now there’s a better way! Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

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

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 29 Comments

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

Flashlights & Worklights

Organize Your 18650 Rechargeable Batteries with this USA-Made Holder

Mar 18, 2020 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a solution for keeping your 18650 rechargeable battery cells organized. Read More

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Tom on Hot Deal: Dewalt ToughSystem 2.0 Shallow Tool Tray 3-Pack: “Home Depot has the Shallow trays back in stock online at least. Just ordered the 3 pack. Still no movement…”
Stuart on Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Warranty at Lowe’s: “BECAUSE IT’S VERY DISRUPTIVE AND HARD TO READ AND COMES ACROSS AS “SHOUTING.” But really, it’s just hard to read…”