Goldblatt Tools has been renewed and is coming out with new tools, tool designs, and a performance guarantee that ensures the tools deliver professional results.
Tyler Tool Now Part of CPO Network
We’ve learned that CPO Outlets has purchased Tyler Tool…
Lapse in Machine Shop Safety Leads to Yale Science Major’s Death
A Yale student was killed when her hair was caught and pulled around a lathe that she was operating in a university machine shop.
GSA Tool Kit Requirement to Drop from 100% to 51% USA-Made?
Harry Epstein’s Daily Dispatch broke the news that the US government’s GSA is changing the requirement for tool kits to be 100% USA-made. According to their source, such kits must only be 51% USA-made from now on.
Dewalt Launches New Line of Hand Tools!
Dewalt is launching a new (huge) selection of pro-grade hand tools! No, this isn’t a late April Fools Day joke!
Delta Power Equipment Corp. Closes Deal with Stanley Black & Decker
Newest Tool Brand Sponsorships and Partnerships
Dewalt, Makita, Starrett and Husky have all recently announced new sponsorships and partnerships – take a look to see who they’re supplying and who’s sporting their logos.
That’s What I Like to Hear – Above & Beyond Customer Service at Home Depot
Here’s a thumbs-up-invoking great customer service story that was posted to the Consumerist this morning about Home Depot.
A Bunch of Craftsman & Other Older Compressors Recalled
Select Craftsman compressors sold from 2000 thru 2005 are being recalled.
Dremel Launches New Mobile Website for on-the-go Shopping Help
Dremel released a new mobile version of their website and it’s actually pretty neat. They are attempting meet the changing needs of consumers and for the most part, I think they got it right!
Sale of Delta Woodworking Power Tool Co. is Confirmed
We received official word that Stanley Black & Decker will finalize the sale of Delta Woodworking Machinery to Chang Type Industries in early February. The new independent company will be called Delta Power Equipment Corporation, and will be based in Anderson County SC as previously reported. Both the Unisaw and Biesemeyer brands will be moving along with […]
Dremel Pinewood Derby Days at Lowes are Back!
Dremel Pinewood Derby Days at Lowes are back! This is a great way to get your kids off their video games and out of the house this winter!
Power8 Cordless Workshop to be Refreshed with Lithium Ion Batteries
Buzz from Chris Elsworthy, designer of the Power8 Workshop, is that the cordless multi-tool workstation is currently being refreshed with Li-Ion PowerHandles and a new smart charger. The revised model is due to hit store shelves soon, and may include additional upgrades. I wrote about the Power8’s design before, and while I don’t think it looks too good on paper, user reviews seem […]
Stanley Black & Decker to Sell Delta Brand to TOTY
Popular Woodworking has reported that Stanley Black & Decker is set to sell its Delta brand to TOTY, a Taiwanese company that currently produces many benchtop power tools for Black & Decker, Craftsman, and Ryobi. The new company, Delta Power Equipment, will be run by Bryan Whiffen, who is currently listed as a senior VP for […]
Matco Tools and Snap-on Place in Top 25 Franchise Ranking
Entrepreneur Magazine recently placed Matco and Snap-on high in their 2011 Franchise 500 Rankings. Matco earned itself the #19 spot, with Snap-on not too far away at position #25. According to a recent Matco press release, franchisors are judged by an independent auditor according to a set of objective criteria such as financial strength and […]
Bosch System Specialist Program Coming to a Store Near You
Bosch’s new System Specialist (BSS) program is being launched at Ohio Power Tool and 19 other small tool dealers around the country. The BSS program is about new product introductions, smart retail layouts, loaner tools, certified repairs, and so much more. You can read more about this new initiative at Coptool, and check here to […]
Ryobi Cordless Drill Recalled
An older model Ryobi cordless drill has just been recalled. Sold at Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003, drill model HP 1802M is being recalled due to a flawed switch that can potantially overheat causing a fire and burn hazard. If you have a drill that looks like the one shown above with […]
Perceptron & Bosch Partnership to Develop Optical Inspection Devices
We’re told that Perceptron and Bosch have entered into a partnership to jointly develop new optical inspection devices. Perceptron is known for their non-contact measurement and inspection solutions, and as you should already know Bosch is a strong competitor in the power tool market. Details are very vague at this point, but it looks like […]
SK Hand Tool Warranty Policy Now Up
Ideal/SK Hand Tool posted new warranty information on their website. As expected, it states that they are not obligated to fulfill warranty requests but will do so anyways starting in March. At that time you can bring your warranty claims to a local SK distributor at no charge, or mail them to SK along with […]
SK Hand Tool Warranty & New Tool Production Update
We have heard additional word about some of Ideal’s short-term plans for SK Hand Tools. As you may recall, Ideal recently purchased SK Hand Tools after their bankruptcy, and has been working to revitalize the brand.