New Tools

Flexzilla USA-Made Extension Cords!

Apr 18, 2016 Stuart 41 Comments

I found affordable extension cords that meet all my criteria! They have flexible all-temperature jacketing, lighted plugs, and are made in the USA.

New Tools

New Porter Cable Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo – is This Crazy?

Apr 15, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a new tool storage combo! Your thoughts?

New Tools

Here’s More About Milwaukee’s 60″ Mobile Tool Cabinet

Apr 14, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

Milwaukee’s new 60″ mobile tool cabinet, with a 22″ deep worktop, 11 drawers, cabinet, adjustable pegboard, and bundled accessories, is looking mighty fine.

Cordless

First Look at Makita’s New 12V Max Brushless Drills

Apr 14, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Makita has come out with new 12V-class brushless drills!

New Tools

Bosch Reaxx Safety Table Saw is Coming Soon… June 1st, 2016

Apr 7, 2016 Stuart 37 Comments

Good news, Bosch’s GTS1041A Reaxx portable table saw with flesh-detection tech is coming soon!f

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Blade Gauge (Order Deadline 4/25/2016)

Apr 6, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

Woodpeckers new one-time tool, the Blade Gauge 2.0, allows you to quickly and accurately set the bevel and miter angles of both table and miter saws.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drain Snake

Apr 4, 2016 Stuart 39 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new compact M12 cordless drain snake. Surprise!

Cordless

New Ryobi Garage Door Opener and Modular Accessory System

Apr 1, 2016 Stuart 78 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new powerful, quieter, and feature-rich garage door opener that connects to optional accessory modules for even greater functionality.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Mininch Wrenchit Tool – a Slim Box End Wrench Multi-Tool for EDC

Mar 31, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

The WrenchIt EDC wrench multi-tool, from mininch, is a slim and lightweight way to carry box end wrenches on the go.

New Tools

New Dremel Velocity Oscillating Multi-Tool

Mar 31, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

Dremel has come out with a new oscillating multi-tool, the VC60 Velocity, that is way different from any OMT we’ve seen before.

Editorial

Should You Buy Bosch Starlock Blades for Your Older Oscillating Multi-Tool?

Mar 28, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

I was all set to pay little personal attention to Bosch’s new Starlock accessories, as I don’t own a Starlock oscillating tool, but there are 2 things that changed my mind: pricing and new features.

New Tools

New Milwaukee MAX BITE Torque Lock Locking Pliers

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new super-strong curved jaw locking pliers for use on pipes and similarly shaped materials.

Electrical Tools

New Klein High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers is Multi-Functional

Mar 23, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

There’s a new Klein side cutter that features some [potentially] handy added features!

New Tools

New Wolverine Thunderhead Work Boot with CarbonMax Safety Toe

Mar 17, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Wolverine has come out with a new hiking boot-style work boot with their lighter and thinner “CarbonMax” safety toe technology.

Cordless

New Dewalt 2nd Generation Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drills!

Mar 17, 2016 Stuart 77 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new faster, stronger, and better 3-speed premium brushless cordless drills!

Cordless

New Bosch 12V Max Wireless Charging Battery Pack

Mar 16, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch (Europe) has come out with a new 12V Max wireless battery pack that works with their 18V wireless charging system.

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Ryobi Drywall Repair Kit

Mar 14, 2016 Benjamen 35 Comments

Ryobi’s new drywall repair kit aims to make it quicker and easier to patch larger holes in your walls.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Compact Vac with HEPA Filter

Mar 11, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new compact portable 20V Max HEPA vacuum!

Cordless

New Ryobi Power Tools and Accessories for 2016

Mar 11, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a quick look at some more of Ryobi’s new tool offerings for 2016,

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Wiss Folding Pocket Knife Looks… Different

Mar 10, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

Wiss has come out with a new folding pocket knife. Thoughts?

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ElectroAtletico on Lowe’s Limited Edition Klein Blackout Tools are Selling Out: “Selling out because the guys are loosing them and have to replace them!”
Saulac on Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool Deal is back for Black Friday: “Is there many laser measuring tool intended to replace the tape measure, vs to be the typical “distance” measuring tool?…”
Peter on Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool Deal is back for Black Friday: “Good one, never thought about that. Off I go to have a blast with 3 cats!”
KokoTheTalkingApe on Lowe’s has a New Limited Edition Mini Tote Box: “ACKSHUALLY they’re not trapezoidal prisms. They’re truncated prisms (or truncated pyramids). Don’t give me that look! I’m just saying what…”