News – Page 25

New Tools

Coming Soon: Dewalt Fasteners and Anchors in Select Markets

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of anchors and related products.

Editorial

New Skil Skilsaw Brand Identity – What Do You Think it Means?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Skil’s Skilsaw brand has relaunched with a new brand identity.

Announcements & Updates

Bug Notice: Front Page Image Swaps with iPad iOS 8 and Safari

Sep 26, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Have you noticed weird image-switching on ToolGuyd’s homepage when using a mobile device? If so, please let us know!

Hand Tools

Home Depot Parts Ways With Irwin Hand Tools?

Sep 25, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

It seems that you can no longer buy Irwin or Vise Grip hand tools at Home Depot.

Editorial

Dremel at NYC Maker Faire

Sep 22, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Here’s a quick report about Dremel’s booth at the 2014 NYC Maker Faire, including a few thoughts about their new 3D printer.

Mechanics' Tools

“SK Day” At Harry Epstein Co, with 5% to 20% Discounts

Sep 11, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Harry Epstein has announced that their SK Tools Discount Day will be on September 23rd and 24th.

News

Home Depot Confirms Data Breach and Credit Card Number Thefts

Sep 9, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Home Depot has confirmed that their in-store payment systems have been hacked.

News

Lowes ProExpress – a New Jobsite Delivery Service

Aug 6, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Lowes has come out with a new on-demand service for professional customers.

Announcements & Updates

BABY NEWS! It’s a Boy!

Jul 22, 2014 Stuart 83 Comments

We had a baby, and it’s… a BOY!

News

Which Home Depot Departments Pull in the Most Money?

Jul 17, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Have you ever wondered which Home Depot departments pull in the most sales numbers?

News

New MakerBot and Home Depot 3D Printing Retail Partnership

Jul 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Home Depot and MakerBot have partnered up to bring 3D printers to select retail locations in 3 US cities.

Cordless

Lowes is Clearancing Most Porter Cable 18V Tools

Jul 8, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

It has been confirmed – Lowes is clearancing a lot of Porter Cable’s 18V tools and accessories to make space for 20V Max products.

Layout & Measuring

It’s Official: Milwaukee Tool Acquires Empire Level

Jun 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has officially announced their acquisition of Empire Level.

News

Acquisition News: Milwaukee Tool + Empire Level, Sitting in a Tree…

Apr 23, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

We have received word that Milwaukee Tool is in talks to acquire Empire Level.

Electrical Tools

Fluke, SparkFun, and a Crazy Case of Multimeter Trademark Infringement

Mar 21, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

SparkFun had 2,000 multimeters confiscated at the US border upon entry into the country. Fluke’s response to SparkFun’s situation was actually quite compassionate and warm-spirited.

OlddominionDIYer on Huge Flex FREE Tool Deal of the Day at Lowe’s (10/6/25): “Done, I already own a few of their tools, they work well. Can’t pass this deal up!”
Jared on I Have Never Seen a Cordless Tool System Like this Before: “It does seem to be truly novel – and the tool lineup is pretty impressive. The market they’re targeting is…”
Stuart on Huge Flex FREE Tool Deal of the Day at Lowe’s (10/6/25): “The rotary hammer was sold out at the start – around 4am when I found the deal. I still see…”
Stuart on I Have Never Seen a Cordless Tool System Like this Before: “There are a bunch of cordless coolers, but it’s never clear whether they have actual compressors and coils or other…”
Kilroy on My Favorite Package Opener Tool Costs Less than $7: “Thanks. I haven’t used them recently (need to find them), but according to Amazon I’ve purchased both of those items,…”
TB on I Have Never Seen a Cordless Tool System Like this Before: “Just spotted a couple of their tools on sale at Rona’s website (Lowes in the US, I think) moments before…”