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Layout & Measuring

New Ryobi Tape Measure – Where’s the Battery, Laser, or Bluetooth Connectivity?

Jul 28, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

Ryobi’s coming out with a tape measure. Yes, a tape measure – a good ol’ manual one.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 AirSnake Blows Away Clogs

Jul 27, 2017 Benjamen 26 Comments

The new Milwaukee M12 AirSnake flushes clogs by shooting a burst of high pressure air into the affected drain.

Mechanics' Tools

Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces

Jul 26, 2017 David Frane 19 Comments

The Kirk Wrench is a reconfigurable problem-solver that can access hard to reach fasteners.

Layout & Measuring

Dewalt Pocket Laser Distance Measurer, DW030PL, for $20

Jul 26, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new teeny tiny pocketable 30-foot laser distance measuring tool that has an MSRP of $20.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Air Compressor!

Jul 25, 2017 Stuart 94 Comments

Surprise, Dewalt is coming out with a 60V Max FlexVolt 2.5 gallon cordless air compressor!

Cordless

Makita 12V Max Cordless Stapler

Jul 24, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new 12V Max cordless stapler, offering up a competitor to Milwaukee’s recently announced M12 stapler.

Hammers & Mallets

New Irwin Trademark Applications Since Stanley Black & Decker Acquisition

Jul 24, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

A couple of new trademark applications shine a little light on what Irwin and maybe Lenox might be working on.

Cordless

New Makita 18V LED Headlamp with Belt Clip Battery Adapter

Jul 20, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has a new LED headlamp with belt-clippable 18V power source. The USA version looks to be aimed at hard hat use.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A New Makita 18V Cordless Pin Nailer (XTP02Z)

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless 23 gauge pin nailer.

New Tools

New Porter Cable Miter Saw Folds Over for Compact Storage

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a unique miter saw that folds over for more compact storage.

New Tools

Bosch Custom Case System – Modular Drill and Screwdriver Bit Storage

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new Custom Case System for organizing hex-shanked drilling and driving bits.

Hammers & Mallets

Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Crescent is coming out with an indexing head demo hammer, similar to the Craftsman Flex hammer that we feel okay about.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Radius Site Light with One-Key

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee’s come out with new M18 Radius LED Site Lights that are powered by 2 battery packs.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Cordless Blower

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Bosch’s new 18V cordless blower features a “debris collection tube.” Do you know what it could be for?

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Rover Magnetic Flood Light

Jul 11, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new M18 Rover LED worklight, with a bright output, rotating light panel, large clamp, and powerful magnets.

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