Cordless

Milwaukee One Key Impact Driver and Wrenches DO Have Torque Control

Jan 29, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

We’ve received confirmation that Milwaukee’s One Key impact tools will indeed have an adjustable torque setting.

Home Depot Post-Holiday 2015 Deep Discount Deals

Jan 26, 2016 Stuart 58 Comments

As expected, Home Depot has slashed the prices of some more of their holiday tool bargains. Most of their holiday tool deals sold out long ago, but there are still some great deals to be found.

Cordless

Ridgid’s 12V Palm Impact Driver Has No Trigger!

Jan 25, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Ridgid is coming out with a super compact and triggerless cordless palm impact driver.

Cordless

Dear Dewalt, We Want You to Come Out With a [Fill in This Blank] in 2016

Jan 19, 2016 Stuart 160 Comments

What do you wish Dewalt came out with next?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V One+ AirStrike Brad Nailer & Finish Nailer Combo Kit

Jan 18, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

Today only (1/18/2016), there’s a sale on this Ryobi One+ cordless brad nailer and straight finish nailer combo kit.

Cordless

New Makita Cordless Rebar Cutter

Jan 13, 2016 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless rebar cutter. Concrete workers: Will it put your metal-cutting saw or grinder in retirement?

Cordless

Sneak Peek: Dewalt Cordless Planer (DCP580)

Jan 12, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Dewalt cordless hand planer!

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max = 18V Nominally

Jan 11, 2016 Stuart 73 Comments

Poll: Did you know that Dewalt 20V Max = 18V? If you already knew this, when did you find out?

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!

Cordless

New Metabo Cordless Miter Saw

Jan 8, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

Looking to cut the cord? Metabo is the latest brand to have come out with a cordless miter saw.

Cordless

Los Gatos Power’s Adapters Connect Your Cordless Tools to AC Power for Longer Runtime

Jan 6, 2016 Stuart 91 Comments

This new power adapter allows you to plug your cordless tool into an AC outlet.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver w/ Wine Opener Kit

Dec 31, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’re looking for a quick, capable, and simple cordless screwdriver, this Skil iXO kit is on sale for just $20.

Cordless

Would You Use Cheaper Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Battery Packs?

Dec 30, 2015 Stuart 82 Comments

What do you think about off-brand cordless power tool battery packs?

Cordless

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?

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.

Cordless

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?

Cordless

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.

Cordless

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.

Cordless

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.

Cordless

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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Jim Felt on Dewalt Launched New “Slidelock” Adjustable Pliers: “I believe most if not all of my very first German made hand tools were from Sears starting in the…”
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