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Gift Guide: Channellock Adjustable Wrenches Deserve to be in Every Toolbox

Dec 20, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Here is one of my most highly recommended tool gift ideas.

Layout & Measuring

I’m Buying Another Empire Combination Square (2020 Gift Guide)

Dec 19, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

I picked up an Empire combination square recently, and am now ordering the other size as well.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gift Guide 2020: Leatherman Skeletool Pocket Knife

Dec 18, 2020 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a last-minute gift idea you can’t go wrong with.

Oscillating Tools

Try These Bosch Carbide-Tooth Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades While They’re on Sale

Dec 18, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

These Bosch oscillating multi-tool blades are on sale right now.

Pliers

(Sold Out) Irwin Vise-Grip Locking C-Clamp Pliers for $5.83!

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 11 Comments

This is crazy-good pricing on Vise-Grip 6-inch C-clamp locking pliers!

Tool Deals

Tool Deals of the Day for 12-17-2020

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Here are some new tool deals for today.

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Storage and Organizer Accessories

Dec 17, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Here are some 3D-printed accessories to improve your tool and parts storage and organization.

DIY Projects

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment as a Beginner?

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader is looking to get into pocket hole joinery. Should they buy a screw assortment or not?

Cordless

Arguments Against Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

Tools with built-in batteries contribute to a throw-away society and aren’t in users’ best interests – do you agree or disagree?

Cordless

New Metabo HPT 18V Sub-Compact Cordless Drill and Impact Driver

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

Metabo HPT has come out with new sub-compact cordless power tools.

Power Tools

Bosch Explains Why New 12V Max Cordless Power Tools Ship Without L-Boxx Trays

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Bosch explains why their new bare tools don’t come with L-Boxx trays.

Cordless

Bosch Profactor “Hitman” Rotary Hammer w/ Biturbo Tech & Powered by Core18V

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s a look at the Bosch Profactor Hitman Biturbo rotary hammer.

Cordless

Bosch Profactor Cordless Power Tools Teaser

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

Here is everything we know about the new Bosch Profactor cordless power tool system.

Cordless

The Case for Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Cordless power tools with built-in batteries aren’t as bad as some might make them out to be.

Storage & Organization

Pegboard-Compatible Magnetic Tool Holders

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s something I haven’t seen before – pegboard-compatible magnetic tool holders.

Eric on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue – September Update: “Re-purpose old items when you can For example, remember the CD/DVD plastic storage containers that held 100+ discs? It was…”
MtnRanch on Don’t Be Fooled by Tool “Awards”: “The wine industry has run this scam for many, many years. Check the “San Francisco International Wine Competition” where vintners…”
Brad on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I meant more like German Metabo’s superior grinders replacing Hitachi’s more disposable versions. Obviously it’d be stupid to modify the…”
fred on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “Funny that when I acquired my rolling cabinets and topside tool chests, I probably did not pay attention to any…”
Scott K on Don’t Be Fooled by Tool “Awards”: “Adding “-ai” to the end of a Google search turns off the automated AI summaries/results.”
Stuart on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “Brain: “Maybe I should say ‘slides’ instead of ‘drawer slides,’ to avoid redundancy.” Hands: “drawers” Thanks, fixed!”