New Tools

New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches

Apr 9, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Wera has come out with new Joker self-adjusting ratcheting adjustable wrenches.

New Tools

Tanos (Festool) Systainer3 Tool Box Cart Now in Stock

Apr 8, 2020 Stuart 6 Comments

It appears that Tanos/Festool Systainer3 cart has arrived stateside, and at a discount.

Cordless

Bosch’s Upgraded 12V Brushless Drill is on Sale – Should You Buy it?

Apr 3, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bosch 2nd generation brushless drill kit is on sale, but is it a good buy?

Chargers

2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers – DCB1106, DCB1112

Apr 2, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new cordless power tool battery chargers.

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

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

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.

Cordless

Skil has a Compact Cordless (Brushless) Reciprocating Saw, and it’s Ridiculously Cheap

Mar 26, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Skil has an impressively spec’ed 12V brushless reciprocating saw, and it’s very inexpensive right now.

New Tools

Bosch Updated Their 10″ Table Saw with a New Switch and Greater Rip Capacity (4100XC-10)

Mar 20, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

It looks like Bosch has quietly come out with an updated 10″ table saw.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

New Rockler Silicone Glue Cup For Woodworking

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 10 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new woodworking glue accessory – a glue cup with lid.

Cordless

Skil, Likely Leveraging EGO Tech and Know-How, Launches PWRCore 40V Cordless Outdoor Power Tool Lineup

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 19 Comments

Skil is launching a new line of 40V cordless outdoor power tools, likely leveraging EGO tech and know-how.

Cordless

Which Came First, Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver or Bosch FlexiClick?

Mar 18, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Which multi-head drill/driver came first, Blue or Red? The answer might surprise you!

Cordless

Bosch’s Brushless 12V Max FlexiClick Drill/Driver Kit Now Available

Mar 16, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max brushless FlexiClick kit is an all-around upgrade compared to the brushed motor kit.

Cordless

Is Dewalt’s New Best Cordless Hammer Drill a Worthy Upgrade?

Mar 13, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Is Dewalt’s new best-of-the-best hammer drill a worthy upgrade?

Cordless

The Wait is Over – New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Right Angle Impact Wrenches

Mar 12, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Milwaukee has (finally!) come out with new high-powered M12 Fuel cordless right angle impact wrenches.

Cordless

Dewalt “Power Detect” Cordless Power Tool Battery Performance Q&A

Mar 6, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

We had some questions about the new Dewalt Power Detect cordless power tools, here are the answers.

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