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Cordless

5 Ways Kobalt XTR Cordless Power Tools Won Me Over

Jun 30, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

The more I’ve been using the new Kobalt 24V Max XTR cordless power tools, the more I really like them.

Hand Tools

Why You Should Buy a Marking Knife

Jun 30, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

If you haven’t used a marking knife before, there’s no time like the present!

Drills & Drivers

A Look at the New Woodpeckers Pro Woodworking Drill Press Table

Jun 29, 2020 Ben V 33 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new drill press table.

Cordless

Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max Cordless Screwdriver Deserves More Love

Jun 29, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

I’ve been really loving Dewalt’s Xtreme Subcompact cordless screwdriver.

Cordless

Whoops, I Drop-Tested the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge This Weekend

Jun 27, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

I dropped my M12 Surge sample from a ladder, and to my surprise it was unscathed.

Drills & Drivers

From Devils to Demons: Is Home Depot Switching from Bosch Spade Drill Bits to Diablo?

Jun 26, 2020 Stuart 29 Comments

It looks like Home Depot is switching their spade drill bits over from Daredevils to Speeddemons.

Tool Buying Guides

Tool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations

Jun 25, 2020 Stuart 303 Comments

Which company owns which tool brands? Our guide shows which of your favorite tool brands are actually owned by other companies.

Editorial

Figuring Out My EDC Flashlight Preferences

Jun 24, 2020 Stuart 57 Comments

There are so many options to sort through!

Made in USA

New Reekon M1 Caliber Miter Saw Measuring Tool Looks to Greatly Improve Productivity

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 88 Comments

The M1 Caliber is a miter saw add-on that looks to make manual measurements obsolete.

New Tools

New Harbor Freight Doyle Fast Adjustable Pliers

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with new adjustable pliers.

Hand Tools

Corona Micro Snips – Mini Precision Pruners (Early Review)

Jun 22, 2020 Stuart 13 Comments

I bought these Corona micro snips earlier this season, and so far I’ve been extremely satisfied with them.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Air Compressor is Now Shipping

Jun 22, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Milwaukee’s cordless air compressor has started to ship.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Olight Headlamp and EDC Flashlight Father’s Day Flash Sale (Starts 6/21/20)

Jun 20, 2020 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Olight’s Father’s Day LED flashlight and headlamp sale.

Power Tools

Dewalt Cordless Power Tools Deal of the Day (6/19/20)

Jun 19, 2020 Stuart 8 Comments

There are a couple of Dewalt cordless power tool deals of the day today, plus a corded heat gun.

Cordless

5 Reasons You Need the Milwaukee M12 Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver

Jun 18, 2020 Stuart 64 Comments

Let’s talk about all of the reasons you might want to buy the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge driver.

TMedina on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “That’s why I always balk at built in batteries. You can usually get a smaller form factor – think flashlights…”
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Blocky on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “I also was on the hunt recently and picked up the worx 242 from Ali express. (It had been oos…”
Dj on 5 Best Modular Tool Box and Storage Systems (early 2024): “Look up ” systainer usa” site Tanos has bigger sizes than the common M series. They have L and XL…”
Dj on 5 Best Modular Tool Box and Storage Systems (early 2024): “Love my TSTACK so much, that I extended it’s functionality by permanently attaching 2 singke drawers together, then pulled out…”
Stuart on Rant: The Dremel Go Cordless Screwdriver is Gone: “Thanks, *fixed!*”