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Dewalt Adjustable Pliers vs Irwin GrooveLock

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Craftsman Club Tool of the Month Rewards Logo

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Sears to “Explore Alternatives” for Craftsman

May 31, 2016 Stuart 41 Comments

Sears has made an interesting announcement about their Craftsman brand. What do you think it means?

Announcements & Updates

BABY NEWS! It’s a Girl!

May 26, 2016 Stuart 80 Comments

It’s a girl!!

Dewalt MD501 Android Smart Phone in use

New Tools

Dewalt is Entering the Smartphone Market – at Least in the UK

Apr 20, 2016 Benjamen 15 Comments

Dewalt UK recently announced a new smartphone that’s said to be waterproof, dustproof, weatherproof, and impact resistant.

Stanley Black and Decker Tool Brands

News

How’d They Do Last Year? A Brief Look at Tool Brand and Retailer Financials

Mar 12, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

I am always curious to see how well my favorite tool brands are doing. With publicly traded companies, where anyone can own a share, they have to be completely transparent about things like revenue, expenses, and profit. I figured that many of you might be interested in seeing some of these numbers as well. Following is a […]

Cordless

Bosch is Working on Connected Power Tools that will Offer User Customizations

Mar 3, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

Bosch has announced that they are working on Bluetooth-connected power tools that can be customized from your smartphone!

Festool CT 26 CT 33 CT 48E Dust Extractor Lineup

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Festool and 3M Join Forces to “Serve Automotive Collision Repair Industry”

Mar 2, 2016 Stuart 3 Comments

Festool and 3M have partnered up to to better serve body shop professionals.

News

Bosch Reaxx Table Saw Delayed, & Interesting Table Saw Lawsuit Reading

Jan 12, 2016 Stuart 59 Comments

We asked about the delayed Bosch Reaxx saw, and was told to expect it in 2016. We also looked for updates to the SawStop vs. Bosch lawsuit, and found a lot more than anticipated.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M18 LED Stand with FREE Battery Starter Set

Jan 11, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Whoa, these new Milwaukee M18 LED worklight promos are hard to resist!

News

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 25, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Husky 100-Position Ratchet and Socket Set

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-December 2015 Edition

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a mix of tool topics – a preview teaser of some new mechanics tools, some deal posts, a shout out to our friends at TIA, a gift idea, and a question about what tool gifts you bought yourself this year.

Metabo 5-2Ah Li-ion Battery Pack

News

Breaking Power Tool News: Hitachi Acquires Metabo!

Nov 16, 2015 Stuart 45 Comments

Hitachi has purchased Metabo. What do you think this will mean for both brands’ power tool lines?

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Late October 2015 Edition

Oct 27, 2015 Stuart 44 Comments

This post has it all – tool deals, price drops, new tool preorder alerts, and a USA-made mini bit ratchet pre-review. Also, 2 questions: Do you like posts like this? What will you be buying soon?

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-October 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s a bunch of short topics all strung together: a Bosch drill price drop, Metabo 5-min WOW factor, new Milwaukee M18 LED lights are nearing release, we want to hear your review requests, and a Fein 18V drill/driver kit deal is still ongoing (for now).

Sonic Tools

Hand Tools

Sonic Tools are Now Available in the USA

Oct 1, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Sonic Tools, a part of Netherlands-based Sonic Equipment, has brought their European-style professional hand tools and storage products to the USA.

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