News – Page 15

Target and Blue Ridge Tools – They’re Doing it Wrong

Aug 30, 2021 Stuart 95 Comments

Target doesn’t seem to be doing a great job at selling tools.

I’ve Been Reading the Lowe’s Subreddit and am Upset for Their Workers

Aug 26, 2021 Stuart 125 Comments

I’ve been reading too many stories about Lowe’s stores being impactfully understaffed.

Cordless Outdoor Power Tools

Stanley Black & Decker Acquires MTD (Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt)

Aug 25, 2021 Stuart 52 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker announced a huge outdoor power equipment acquisition.

Milwaukee Tools Announces Another New USA Manufacturing Facility

Aug 24, 2021 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is building a new manufacturing facility in Mississippi.

Will There be Holiday 2021 Shortages at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Other Tool Retailers?

Aug 23, 2021 Stuart 17 Comments

With reports of holiday season shortages, will tool deals and retailers be affected?

Lowe’s Hand Tool Changes: Pony and Jorgensen Clamps and More

Aug 18, 2021 Stuart 26 Comments

Have you seen the new Pony and Jorgensen tools at Lowe’s?

What’s Happening to Pratt-Read, another USA Tool Brand?

Aug 16, 2021 Stuart 34 Comments

Let’s talk about Pratt-Read, an iconic USA-based screwdriver brand.

Great Star (New SK Owner) is Also Acquiring a Tool Box Company

Aug 9, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

Great Star, which now owns SK Hand Tool, is in the process of acquiring a tool box maker.

Amazon’s New Country of Origin Product Details Requirement

Aug 7, 2021 Stuart 40 Comments

Amazon now requires sellers to disclose COO details with every product listing.

New Home Depot Power Tool Activation Tech to Help Prevent Shoplifting

Aug 3, 2021 Stuart 147 Comments

Home Depot is looking to automatically lock-out stolen power tools.

The Estwing Tools Website Has Been Down for Months

Jul 31, 2021 Stuart 35 Comments

Estwing’s website has been down for “upgrades” for 6 months.

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Dewalt Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Tough Series Packaging

Jul 29, 2021 Stuart 22 Comments

Dewalt Tough Series tapes have new packaging that saves plastic from the landfill.

SK Tools is Facing Serious Backlash for “Selling Out to China”

Jul 28, 2021 Stuart 45 Comments

SK Tool fans are frustrated and unhappy at the lack of communication.

This Milwaukee Tool Box Deal is a SCAM

Jul 25, 2021 Stuart 25 Comments

Please don’t fall for these Milwaukee tool box deal scams!

Bosch Announces FEIN as an 18V Cordless System Partner

Jul 15, 2021 Stuart 37 Comments

Fein has joined Bosch’s “Professional 18V System” of compatible tools.

Evan Chartier on Huge Flex FREE Tool Deal of the Day at Lowe’s (10/6/25): “This is just TOO tempting! I already have all of these tools (some corded) and having trouble pulling the trigger…”
Clay on Huge Flex FREE Tool Deal of the Day at Lowe’s (10/6/25): “They had a great Metabo HPT deal like this last year and a DeWalt one every so often. HD seems…”
EBT on I Have Never Seen a Cordless Tool System Like this Before: “The trimmer hand image looks like AI slop. The fingernails are … they don’t look normal. Nor the wrinkles at…”
Robert on Secret Deal on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Blower: “Could the good deal with the safety glasses just be that Home Depot is being a good corporate citizen? Cynicism…”
MattW. on Dewalt 8V Gyro Cordless Screwdriver Appears to be Back!: “Though overpriced I appreciate that you can get it for a reasonable price. The lack of stocking it at other…”
Jason on I Have Never Seen a Cordless Tool System Like this Before: “Absolutely! Wish there was a more generic way to clamp or bolt on a simple assist to things like garden…”