New Tools

Kobalt Self-Adjusting Compound Leverage Parallel Jaw Pliers

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new self-adjusting, compound leverage, and parallel jawed pliers.

New Ryobi 18V One+ Power Tools for the 2015 Holiday Season

Oct 30, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a quick look at several new Ryobi 18V One+ cordless tools and a new accessory set. The new cordless tools include a hand vac with built-in charger, inflator, random orbit sander, and Bluetooth radio.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Kobalt Master Screwdriver Bit Set

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

This new Kobalt screwdriver bit set comes with 100 screwdriver bits of (almost?) all types and sizes.

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Vacuums Can also Work on AC Power

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Makita has come out with 2 new vacuums that can run off of either cordless or AC power, but they’re not without tradeoffs.

Grinders & Sanders

New Dewalt Angle Grinder XP Ceramic Cutting Wheels and Flap Discs

Oct 28, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

In the mood to try new angle grinder and cut-off tool accessories? Dewalt just came out with new cutting wheels and flap discs that cost more but last longer.

New Tools

New Skilsaw Worm Drive… Table Saw!

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Skilsaw has come out with the world’s first portable worm drive table saw.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Late October 2015 Edition

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 44 Comments

This post has it all – tool deals, price drops, new tool preorder alerts, and a USA-made mini bit ratchet pre-review. Also, 2 questions: Do you like posts like this? What will you be buying soon?

New Tools

Kobalt Flip-Jaw “Traditional Pliers” Set

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

This new Kobalt pliers set comes with flip jaw pliers that pack 4 pliers and cutter heads into 2 tools.

New Tools

New Honda VersAttach System of Modular Outdoor Power Tools

Oct 26, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Honda VersAttach is a new modular handheld outdoor power tool system that offers 2 gas engine powerhead options and 6 different tool attachments.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Extreme Grip Ball Hex Key Sets with Diamond-Coated Tips

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

This is different: diamond coated ball end hex key sets from Craftsman.

Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

New Tools

Milwaukee 2267-20 IR Thermometer Review

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Find out what’s hot and what’s cold about Milwaukee’s latest compact IR thermometer.

Flashlights & Worklights

Coast FL60 LED Headlamp Review: Day 1

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

We took Coast’s new FL60 wide beam LED headlamp for a quick spin, and so far so good!

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Angle Grinder with “Auto Mode Option”

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Hitachi’s new 18V cordless brushless angle grinder looks good all around, but has an especially interesting feature – an auto mode option that slows the tool down when it’s not actively being used and under load.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-October 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s a bunch of short topics all strung together: a Bosch drill price drop, Metabo 5-min WOW factor, new Milwaukee M18 LED lights are nearing release, we want to hear your review requests, and a Fein 18V drill/driver kit deal is still ongoing (for now).

Cordless

New Milwaukee Jobsite Radio Offers Some Nice Updates

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Milwaukee is updating their M18 jobsite radio, and I have to say – the new model looks way better than the previous one, and it sports some great new features too.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Bluetooth Radio Looks Awesome

Oct 12, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a new Bluetooth jobsite radio with some nice modern-day features.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Gearwrench Comes out with New Impact Socket Sets and Air Impact Wrenches

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with new impact socket sets and also a trio of new air impact wrenches.

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