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Milwaukee M18 9Ah High Demand Safety Notice

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Milwaukee Issues Expanded Warning About M18 9.0Ah Battery Pack

Jun 29, 2017 Stuart 43 Comments

Milwaukee has expanded the safety warnings for their 9.0Ah battery pack.

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News

This is What Festool Says About Their SawStop Acquisition

Jun 27, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a look at what Festool/TTS says about their new SawStop acquisition.

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News

SawStop to be Acquired by Festool Parent Company!

Jun 26, 2017 Stuart 64 Comments

SawStop announced that they’re being acquired by Festool’s parent company, TTS Tooltechnic Systems!

HI out of 2x4 Wood

Editorial

Home Depot & Menards Sued Over How Dimensional Lumber is Advertised

Jun 23, 2017 Stuart 129 Comments

*Facepalm*. There are new lawsuits against Home Depot and Menards over how dimensional lumber is sized.

Craftsman Max Axess Wrench vs Bionic Wrench

Hand Tools

Sears LOSES Patent Infrigement Case with Loggerhead Tools over Craftsman’s Bionic Wrench Rip-Off

May 16, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Loggerhead Tools was awarded $6 Million over a Craftsman tool that infringed on their patented Bionic Wrench.

Sears Craftsman C3 3-Speed Impact Driver Holiday Display

News

Sears CEO Bashes and Sues TTI, Maker of Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi Power Tools, over Craftsman Supply Contract Dispute

May 16, 2017 Stuart 70 Comments

Sears’ CEO has harsh words about One World, a TTI-owned maker of some Craftsman power tools, and then Sears filed a lawsuit against them.

ToolGuyd Partial Sears Tool Collection

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk and News, Mid-April 2017

Apr 14, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a bunch of tool talk to get you through the weekend.

SBD Craftsman Tools Made in USA Logo

News

Stanley Black & Decker Pledges to Bring Craftsman Tool Production Back to USA

Mar 17, 2017 Stuart 93 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker has completed their purchase of the Craftsman tool brand. Here are a few important things to know.

Hitachi Triple Anvil Impact Driver Banner

News

Hitachi Power Tools and Metabo Bought by USA-Based KKR Private Equity Firm

Mar 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Metabo and Hitachi Power Tools were purchased by a USA-based private equity firm.

Bosch Reaxx Table Saw with Roller Stand

News

Court Rules in Favor of SawStop Over Bosch Reaxx Injury Mitigating Table Saw Patent Infringement Suit

Feb 7, 2017 Stuart 96 Comments

SawStop: 1; Bosch: 0. There’s one final chance before the Bosch Reaxx injury mitigating portable table saws are banned from entry into and sale in the USA.

Armstrong Hand Tools Logo

Made in USA

Apex Tool Group Cuts Armstrong and Allen Tool Brands??

Jan 13, 2017 Stuart 85 Comments

There will be layoffs at an SC, USA Apex Tool Group facility, with news reports suggesting that Armstrong and Allen tool brand production lines are being eliminated.

Craftsman Club Tool of the Month Rewards Logo

News

Craftsman Brand Sold to Stanley Black & Decker!

Jan 5, 2017 Stuart 123 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker is buying the Craftsman brand from Sears! What will this mean for us?

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Cordless

The Best Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver Ever is Coming Soon (XDT12M)

Oct 14, 2016 Stuart 28 Comments

Looking for the best cordless brushless impact driver you could buy? Add Makita’s new XDT12M impact to your shortlist.

News

Here’s Why Stanley Black & Decker Bought Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands

Oct 13, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

We came across some more details about Stanley Black & Decker’s acquisition of Irwin and Lenox.

Dewalt Adjustable Pliers vs Irwin GrooveLock

News

Surprise: Stanley Black & Decker Bought Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands

Oct 12, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker has announced their plans to purchase Irwin and Lenox tool brands.

News

Newell Rubbermaid is Selling Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands, Craftsman Reportedly Still for Sale

Oct 5, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands are up for sale, and at least one report says that Sears is still considering putting Craftsman up for sale.

News

Bosch Sells Skil Brand to Chervon

Aug 29, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

Chervon, a tool manufacturer that has recently launched their own tool brands, has acquired the Skil brand from Bosch.

News

Bye Bye Enco, Hello MSC Direct with Special Pricing

Jul 12, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Bye Bye Enco, hello MSC special pricing, probably for a limited time. Enco, you will be missed.

Jorgensen Gear Clamp

Clamps

Pony Tool Clamp Company Suspends Operations

Jun 6, 2016 Stuart 44 Comments

Pony Tools has announced the suspension of their Chicago, USA operations. We’re not quite sure what it means, but it doesn’t bode well for Pony and Jorgensen clamp brands.

Editorial

Misc. Tool News, Early June 2016 Edition

Jun 3, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

Back in stock (and on sale): Dewalt 20V Max to 18V adapter. Makita X2 hybrid vac soon available. Dust extractor sale. Have you used Toter trash bins? Flexzilla extension cord update. Your Father’s Day gift guide ideas? Holiday deals reminder.

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