New Tools – Page 197

Dewalt’s 14.4V Li-ion Cordless Tools (But You Can’t Have One!)

Feb 6, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Did you know that Dewalt has a relatively new 14.4V Li-ion cordless tool platform? These tools are not available in the USA, but if they were, would there be demand for them?

Drills & Drivers

New Irwin Multi-Material Drill Bits

Feb 6, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Irwin’s new multi-construction drill bits can handle nearly any construction material with ease, even layered ones.

New Tools

Bosch L-Boxx First Aid Kit and 2013 Sneak Preview

Feb 5, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s a quick preview of Bosch’s latest L-Boxx offerings.

Hand Tools

Johnson’s New Bamboo Squares

Jan 30, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Johnson Level is coming out with new t-bevels and try squares with bamboo and “carbonized bamboo” handles.

New Tools

New Veto Pro Pac Tool Backpack

Jan 29, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Veto Pro Pac’s new tool backpack is expected to debut next summer.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Metal-Cutting Saw Kit Now Comes with Two XR 4.0Ah Battery Packs

Jan 28, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new 20V metal-cutting saw kit whose product description suggests that their 4.0Ah battery packs will soon be released in the USA.

Drills & Drivers

More than 12V, not Quite 18V – New Rockwell 16V Drill and Impact Driver

Jan 22, 2013 Stuart 16 Comments

Rockwell’s new 16V Max cordless drill and impact driver are a middle-ground compromise between compact 12V models and bulkier 18V/20V offerings.

Knives

New 2013 Zero Tolerance Knives to Start Saving Up for

Jan 17, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking for a good heavy-duty folding knife? Here are some highly appealing Zero Tolerance models that are coming out in just a few months.

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station

Jan 16, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Hakko’s new FX-888D soldering station, a digital version of their popular FX-888.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Leatherman Surge Multi-Tool for 2013

Jan 15, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Leatherman has brought some new (and very welcome) changes to their heavy-duty Surge multi-tool.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Charge TTi Sports New Look

Jan 14, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Leatherman’s popular Charge TTi multi-tool is receiving a facelift for 2013.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Starter Kit with L-Boxx

Jan 11, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new 12V starter kit that allows you to create your own custom L-Boxx bundle.

New Tools

Dremel Moto-Saw Preorder Sale

Jan 7, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Dremel’s new Moto-Saw will be available later this month and is currently discounted on Amazon, presumably as part of a preorder sale.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman “Pump” and “Rail” Weapon Multi-Tools

Jan 3, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

It looks like Leatherman will be coming out with two new multi-tools designed for weapons adjustments.

Editorial

Our Top 10 Favorite New Tools and Accessories of 2012

Dec 31, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Here are our 10 favorite new tools and accessories of 2012. What would you add to the list?

KokoTheTalkingApe on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: ““Nano precision”? So a billionth of what, a mile? I am curious about how the blade lock works though.”
Wayne R. on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Sticking with Stanley.”
Nathan on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “So where is the design file so you can print your own for 5 dollars.”
Rcward on I Need to Vent About My Precision Matthews Mill: “I would have returned that junk to where you got it”
EBT on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “Good call. I like that Gerber has two options: Xacto blades or utility blades version. Thanks!”
Robert on The Maker Knife 2 just Launched: “I used to pay attention to Kickstarter. Even, to my chagrin, backed and waited excessively for a couple of items.…”