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Cordless

New Makita 18V 1/2″ Sub-Compact Cordless Impact Wrench, XWT13

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has added a new 1/2″ impact wrench to their sub-compact cordless power tool line.

Storage & Organization

Auer Packaging Assortment Boxes for Organizing Small Parts

Mar 29, 2019 Ben V 49 Comments

Although hard to find, Auer Assortment Boxes are proving to be great for small parts organization.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A New Craftsman 18 Gauge Brad Air Nailer Popped up Online

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new brad air nailer.

Cordless

First Look: New Dewalt 12V Brushless Drills and Drivers (EU Launch)

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 78 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Dewalt 12V cordless power tools!

Editorial

Which Are My Favorite Utility Knives Right Now? Yours?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 52 Comments

Can you guess which red utility knife is my favorite?

Layout & Measuring

Veritas Layout Block: Five Measurements in One Small Gauge

Mar 28, 2019 Benjamen 18 Comments

The Veritas layout block is a handy 5-in-1 reference gauge with 1/8″, 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ measurements.

Knives

How Many Different Utility Knives Does Craftsman Make?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

The number might surprise you!

Cordless

First Look: Dewalt Atomic Cordless Circular Saw

Mar 27, 2019 Stuart 62 Comments

Here’s a brief first-look at the new Dewalt Atomic cordless circular saw.

Cordless

Rate This Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit + Bonus Batteries Deal

Mar 27, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

How’d you rate this Milwaukee M12 drill and impact driver + bonus batteries deal?

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal: Milwaukee M12 Cordless Stapler is on Sale

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Milwaukee’s M12 cordless stapler is currently on sale.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ryobi 18V Cordless 3/8″ Crown Stapler P317

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new 18V One+ 3/8″ crown stapler.

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

New 10″ Knipex Pliers Wrench is Lighter and Opens Wider

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Knipex has updated their 10″ Pliers Wrench, describing it as the “Classic, Reinvented.”

New Tools

New Klein Tools 2-in-1 Impact Socket Set for Construction & Utility Pros

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has come out with new set of 2-in-1 impact sockets.

Editorial

An Unexciting Visit to My Lowe’s Tool Department (March 2019)

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 107 Comments

Has your Lowes store made major changes to their Kobalt and Craftsman tool offerings yet?

Editorial

Home Depot Describes Dewalt Atomic Cordless Power Tools as “Exclusive”

Mar 22, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

Home Depot has now advertised the new Dewalt Atomic cordless power tools as “exclusive.”

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel One-Key 1″ Impact Wrench

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 55 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new 1″ cordless impact wrench.

Cordless

New Metabo 12V Cordless Power Tools: Brushless Drills, Impact Drivers, More

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look at new Metabo 12V cordless power tools.

Cordless

New HiKoki/Metabo HPT 12V Max Cordless Power Tools

Mar 21, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

HiKoki (Metabo HPT) has introduced a new line of 12V Max brushless motor cordless power tools.

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