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Cordless

Skil PWRCore 12 Brushless Drill: Lots of Power, Speed, Features, and Aggressively Low Pricing

Dec 30, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

I tested the new Skil PWRCore 12 brushless drill and found it to be stellar, exceeding my expectations by quite a bit.

Hand Tools

Craftsman USA-Made Hand Tools – Coming Soon in 2021

Dec 29, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

Here is another teaser about what Craftsman has planned for 2021.

Cordless

New Bosch Cordless Track Saw, But is it the One You Want?

Dec 29, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Bosch is finally bringing a cordless track saw to the USA, but not without compromises.

New Tools

Gearwrench Pitbull Pliers – All Bark and No Bite?

Dec 29, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s what we know and think so far about the new Gearwrench Pitbull pliers.

Vacuums & Dust Collection

How Many USA Shop Vacuum Brands are Owned By American and Foreign Companies?

Dec 28, 2020 Stuart 40 Comments

You might be surprised at how many USA-based brands are actually owned by foreign companies.

News

Breaking News: Shop-Vac Saved by GreatStar Tools

Dec 28, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

GreatStar as acquired the Shop-Vac brand and all of their assets.

Tool Deals

Year-End Home Depot Cordless Power Tool Special Buys – Deals of the Day 12/28/2020

Dec 28, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Here are some end-of-year tool deals at Home Depot.

Cordless

HOT DEAL: Dewalt Brushless Impact Wrench Kit at Lowest Price Ever!

Dec 27, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

This heavy duty Dewalt brushless 1/2″ impact wrench kit is on sale at the record low price of $199.

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

Prying Tools

Meet the Craftsman 4-in-1 Adjustable Wrench and Pry Bar Demo Tool

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 51 Comments

How would you rate this Craftsman tool on a scale from “silly gimmick” to “incredibly practical?”

Editorial

Tool Retailer Secret Shopper Report and Reader Survey (Holiday 2020)

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

What have your recent online tool shopping experiences been like?

Flashlights & Worklights

Energizer Lithium Batteries are on Sale!! – This is Definitely a Good Time to Try Them

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

Grab some lithium AA batteries while they’re on sale!

Hand Tools

This is the Best Way to Tighten and Trim Nylon Zip Ties

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 52 Comments

Sure, you could use pliers and cutters to tighten and trim zip ties, but here’s a much better way.

Cordless

Reader Question: Bosch vs. Makita Cordless Power Tools for Pros?

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

A reader wrote in, asking a deceptively simple question: Bosch vs. Makita, which is the better brand for individual pro users?

Tool Deals

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool w/ Battery for $119

Dec 21, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a new unbeatable cordless oscillating multi-tool deal!

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