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RECALL: Stop Using These Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Automotive Jack Stands!

May 21, 2020 Stuart 98 Comments

Harbor Freight has recalled more than 1.7 million automotive jack stands.

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Best Tire Pressure Gauge?

May 5, 2020 Stuart 51 Comments

Do you have a favorite tire pressure gauge to recommend?

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Dewalt Shop Stool is on Sale, Today Only (2/7/2020)

Feb 7, 2020 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt’s rolling shop stool is on sale, today only.

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Flex HEPA Dust Vac Review

Nov 27, 2019 Ben V 49 Comments

Flex’s HEPA dust extractor vac has been proving to be a fantastic performer.

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Rate This Deal: 3M Worktunes Bluetooth Hearing Protector for $35 (H2019)

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

This 3M Bluetooth hearing protection ear muff looks to be too good of a deal to pass up. Thoughts?

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I Scored a Free USA-Made Bucket at Harbor Freight Today (Ends 11/17/19)

Nov 16, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Spend at least $25 at Harbor Freight, get a free bucket.

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Who Else Loves Scott Blue Shop Towels?

Jul 31, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t believe we’ve never posted about Scott disposable blue shop towels before!

DIY Projects

Building a DIY Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator

Mar 25, 2019 Ben V 50 Comments

Here’s how I built my Dust Deputy dust separator.

New Tools

Dewalt Rolling Shop Stool

Feb 13, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dewalt’s rolling shop stool.

Editorial

What Hand Cleaners and Accessories Do You Use?

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

How do you wash your hands after tool-related activities?

New Tools

3M EXTREME Post-it Notes

Mar 28, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Post-it EXTREME Notes aim to bring little sticky notes to the jobsite.

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Husky Ratchet Tie Down Strap 4-Pack (Hands-On)

Jan 29, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

I don’t use ratcheting straps or tie-downs often, but these Husky straps seem alright.

DIY & Home

KwicKan – A Portable Instant Container that Saves You Time and Energy

Jan 23, 2017 Travis 28 Comments

Pair the KwicKan with a plastic bag and you have a portable instant container. I bought one, and no longer struggle to keep bags open, making my life as a homeowner and carpenter easier.

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Disposable Plastic Pipettes for Fluid Transfer

Jan 23, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Plastic pipettes are disposable eyedropper-like fluid transfer tools.

Awesome & Cool

Craftsman Retro Decals, Plus Some Modern Styles

Oct 27, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Ooh, Craftsman decals.

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