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Cordless

Why I Bought a Makita XGT Cordless Vacuum

Mar 31, 2023 Stuart 43 Comments

I ordered a Makita XGT cordless dust extractor vacuum – here’s why and what happened.

Made in USA

Wright Tool is Improving USA-Made Sockets by Cutting Corners

Mar 30, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

Wright Tool is updating their sockets with an improved drive-end.

New Tools

New IsoTunes Air Defender Hearing Protector with Radio

Mar 29, 2023 Stuart 24 Comments

IsoTunes’ latest hearing protector has an AM/FM radio.

Storage & Organization

Klein Modular Tool Boxes are Coming to Lowe’s

Mar 29, 2023 Stuart 54 Comments

Here’s a closer first-look at the new Klein Tools ModBox storage system.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Brushless Angle Grinder

Mar 28, 2023 Stuart 24 Comments

Milwaukee has a new M18 brushless angle grinder.

Hand Tools

Ryobi Let a Secret out of the Tool Bag

Mar 27, 2023 Stuart 41 Comments

Since when does Ryobi make pliers and adjustable wrenches?

New Tools

Another Ryobi Link System Expansion – Cabinet, Shelves, Tool Bags

Mar 27, 2023 Stuart 21 Comments

Ryobi has announced another series of new Link storage products.

Cordless

Kobalt vs. Ridgid Cordless Power Tools in 2023 is a Tough Choice

Mar 24, 2023 Stuart 71 Comments

Which of these two brands would you choose over the other?

Electrical Tools

Engineer Mini Long Pliers – Affordable, Comfortable, ESD-Safe

Mar 24, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

These are great mini pliers if you’re in the market for one.

Made in USA

Milwaukee USA Hand Tool Factory Tour – More Details

Mar 23, 2023 Stuart 75 Comments

Here are some more details from my factory tour.

Made in USA

Woodpeckers Owns Blue Spruce Toolworks

Mar 23, 2023 Stuart 40 Comments

Here’s something you might not have heard about.

Flashlights & Worklights

New Dewalt USB-C Rechargeable LED Lights

Mar 22, 2023 Stuart 33 Comments

Dewalt has 2 new USB-C lighting products.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Micra Multi-Tool – 4 New Colors

Mar 21, 2023 Stuart 20 Comments

Leatherman has come out with 4 new Micra color options.

Made in USA

New Channellock Screwdrivers are 100% Made in USA

Mar 21, 2023 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has announced new USA-made screwdrivers.

Made in USA

Craftsman is Closing its USA Hand Tools Factory

Mar 20, 2023 Stuart

We have an update about Craftsman’s new hand tool factory.

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HmmmDusty on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “It was mostly the fact that they didn’t want to have to license the former name perpetually.”
Jag on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “The Free technology is such a smooth and fluid action when using the tools. I love the magnet style arc.”
Jag on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Having the thumb stud on the arc is a game changer. It feels so smooth in the deployment. So that…”
Stuart on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Multi-tool knives tend to have compromises, even when featuring premium steel. If you want a knife with a replaceable blade,…”
Dave Brill on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Stuart I think you should have said if the blade gets used that much you should check out are knives…”