News – Page 21

Latest Craftsman Tools at Lowes Update (April 2018)

Mar 30, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Lowes says that Craftsman tools are “coming April 2.”

No, Kyocera Did Not Buy Ryobi!

Mar 29, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

No, Kyocera did not buy the Ryobi power tool brand that TTI manages in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand.

Editorial

Metabo: We’re Not Affected by Hitachi Power Tool’s Name Change to Metabo HPT – But is it True?

Mar 13, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

A new press release from Metabo has me thinking about Hitachi Power Tool’s name change to Metabo HPT.

News

Hitachi Power Tools is Now Metabo HPT

Mar 12, 2018 Benjamen 44 Comments

Hitachi Power Tools is changing their name to Metabo HPT.

Hand Tools

Craftsman Tools Pre-Release News – Feb 2018 Update

Feb 14, 2018 Stuart 62 Comments

Here’s a quick SBD Craftsman brand news update.

Made in USA

Stanley Black & Decker Acquired Waterloo Industries, a USA Tool Storage Manufacturer

Jan 26, 2018 Stuart 55 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker has acquired Waterloo Industries!!

Grinders & Sanders

Metabo Rat Tail Braking Angle Grinder Recall

Jan 3, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Some Metabo rat tail braking grinders are being recalled due to a faulty trigger switch that can lock on.

Made in USA

Milwaukee Pledges USA Jobs and Cordless Tool Manufacturing with New Expansion Plan

Dec 6, 2017 Stuart

Milwaukee announced new USA manufacturing expansion plans.

Hand Tools

Crescent Tools Announces New Brand Identity

Dec 5, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Say hello to the new Crescent Tools.

Cordless

New Harbor Freight Bauer Cordless Tools, Now Available at Amazon??

Oct 20, 2017 Stuart 49 Comments

Why is Amazon selling Harbor Freight cordless power tools at inflated prices?

Hand Tools

Gearwrench Has a New “Brand Identity”

Oct 16, 2017 Stuart 48 Comments

Gearwrench has revitalized their branding, and also the look of their tools.

Awesome & Cool

Solar Eclipse? A Reminder to be Safe!

Aug 20, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s a reminder of some solar eclipse details safety info.

News

Shocking SawStop News: A $400 Saw, and CPSC Views on Regulation-Necessitated Licensing

Aug 11, 2017 Stuart 72 Comments

Here’s some news about SawStop and a recent hearing about regulations that would require brands to come out with SawStop-like tech.

News

This is Your Last Day to Comment on Table Saw Safety Tech Rulemaking

Jul 26, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

If you want to comment for or against the government’s proposed rulemaking that could require table saws to feature active SawStop-like injury-avoidance tech, today’s the last day.

Awesome & Cool

Super Secret New Bluetooth Tool, What Next?

Jul 21, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Hopefully this gives you a good laugh. Happy Friday!

skfarmer on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “many old farmers carried a knife with 2 or more blades. one was used for everyday work. the other was…”
blocky on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Maybe a stylized drop-point. Seems like it would be pretty good for cutting curves in thin material, and stronger than…”
blocky on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “This looks really good and might get me to set aside my Skeletool once in awhile. I would hazard that…”
frobo on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “To me this looks like it’s made for someone who wants most of the features of an Arc but doesn’t…”
Bonnie on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Yeah. Also while Metabo was a known thing, they were a much more specialized brand at the time of the…”
Bonnie on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “While true that PE is often bad. It’s not like regular businesses make any more sense. How many incompatible tool…”