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The 10 Most Talked About New Tools of 2015

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are the 10 most talked about tools of 2015. Are you surprised?

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.

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What Do You Think About Ridgid’s Lifetime Service Agreement?

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 185 Comments

Would you buy Ridgid power tools based on their Lifetime Service Agreement policy?

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Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo + M12 Speaker Kit

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (12/2/15) is on a Milwaukee M18 hammer drill and impact driver kit, plus an M12 Bluetooth speaker and battery.

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Deal of the Day: Makita Drill and Impact Driver Combo, Plus Bit Set (12/17/15)

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is on this Makita cordless combo and bit set bundle.

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This Bosch Cordless Metal-Cutting Saw is New, Compact, and on Sale

Dec 15, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Bosch metal-cutting circular saw, which they say is the most compact saw of its kind.

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New Makita 7.2V Cordless Impact Screwdriver with Pivoting Handle

Dec 9, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a quick first look at the new Makita 7.2V cordless impact screwdriver. Yes, you read that correctly – this is an impact driver.

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Dewalt 20V Max Compact Cordless Reciprocating Saw for $94

Dec 9, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’ve had your eye on Dewalt’s compact cordless reciprocating saw, snag one now, while the holiday promo is still going on.

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Hot Deal: Bosch 12V Reciprocating Saw Kit!

Dec 8, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

We came across a great deal on Bosch’s 12V Max cordless reciprocating saw kit, but it looks like the deal might require a little more effort than usual.

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New Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw

Dec 8, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new Hackzall-like 18V compact reciprocating saw.

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New Bosch 12V Max Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder is Teeny Tiny!

Dec 7, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

Here’s the latest we have on Bosch’s new 10.8V/12V Max cordless brushless angle grinder.

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Combo Kit with Free Bonus Tool or Batteries Deal

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

International Tool has an ongoing deal on Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver combo. Buy the combo and get a brushless saw, grinder, or 2-pack of 5Ah batteries!

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New Ryobi QuickTurn Cordless Screwdriver

Dec 4, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Ryobi came out with a new cordless screwdriver with pivoting handle.

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Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V 5pc Cordless Combo Kit for $135 (12/3/15)

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (which also looks to be a season-long promo) is on this Ryobi 18v 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit.

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Deal of the Day: Dremel Rotary Tool Kits (12/3/15)

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Looking for a new Dremel rotary tool set with lots of attachments and accessories? Check out today’s Deal of the Day (12/3/2015).

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