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Electrical Tools

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale.

Pliers

Schmitz Made-in-Germany Mini Pliers and Snips

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

I came across Schmitz, a German brand of precision hand tools that’s now available in the USA.

Storage & Organization

Millside Farm Tuff Plastic Deck Wagon

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 8 Comments

The Millside Farm Tuff plastic deck wagon I just bought is now on sale.

Cordless

Dewalt Officially Announces 6 New ATOMIC Cordless Power Tools

Mar 19, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Dewalt has now officially announced their new Atomic Compact Series of small but powerful 20V Max cordless power tools.

New Tools

New Bosch Plunge-Cutting Track Saw, Now Available in the USA

Mar 19, 2019 Stuart 78 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Bosch plunge-cutting track saw.

Cordless

New Sears Craftsman 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Mar 18, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Sears has expanded their Craftsman 20V Max cordless power tool lineup with a new 5 tool combo kit.

Cordless

New Grizzly Pro 20V Cordless Power Tools

Mar 18, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Grizzly has launched a new line of 20V PRO cordless power tools.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools – 15% off Most Offers 2-Day Sale (Ends 3/18/2019)

Mar 17, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

This is the best discount Acme Tools has had in a while.

Saws

5 Reasons to Buy a Makita Electric Chainsaw (3/16/2019 Deal of the Day)

Mar 16, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

This Makita electric 16″ chainsaw is on sale, today only.

Editorial

The Job Requirements of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are two ways of describing the duties and responsibilities of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer.

Cordless

Sneak Peek: Makita 18V Cordless Power Tool 4-Battery Backpack

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek of something Makita’s been working on.

Clamps

New Bessey GearKlamp Bar Clamps

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

The Bessey GearKlamp works unlike any other bar clamp out there.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Chainsaw in 3 Words – Fast, Quiet, Good

Mar 14, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

We handed a Milwaukee M18 Fuel chainsaw to a tree service company, and their initial impression was quite positive.

DIY Projects

Every Tool Cabinet Needs Drawers – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 4

Mar 14, 2019 Ben V 27 Comments

Here is how Ben V built drawers for his modular tool cabinets.

Cordless

Reader Question: When Will Milwaukee Tool Launch an M18 Cordless Power Station?

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Is Milwaukee Tool and the market ready for a portable M18 power station?

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day: 3 Cordless Power Tool Bundles, 1 Mechanics Tool Set, 3/13/2019

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here are 4 Dewalt tool deals of the day.

Cordless

First Look: New Dewalt ATOMIC 20V Max Compact Cordless Power Tools

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 67 Comments

Here’s a first-look at the Dewalt Atomic cordless power tool line.

Pliers

Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: Stabila 4pc Level Set Promo

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

This looks to be a good Stabila introductory level set.

Editorial

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example.

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