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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.

Awesome & Cool

What’s Brewing? A New Makita Cordless Coffee Maker, DCM501Z

Mar 10, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless coffee maker.

Cordless

New Craftsman Cordless Outdoor Power Tools at Amazon

Mar 8, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

New Craftsman cordless outdoor power tools are now at Amazon, just in time for Spring upgrades.

Chargers

New Milwaukee M18 Super Charger is FAST

Mar 7, 2019 Stuart 87 Comments

Milwaukee’s new M18/M12 Super Charger is very aptly named.

Cordless

New Worx Sandeck 20V Multi-Sander is a DIY Do-It-All Cordless Sander

Mar 7, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

The Worx Sandeck Multi-Sander is a cordless sander with interchangeable pads.

News

Stanley Black & Decker Sues Sears over Craftsman Ultimate Collection Marketing

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 46 Comments

It’s Craftsman Tools vs. Craftsman Tools, over Sears’ Craftsman Ultimate Tool Collection marketing taglines.

New Tools

New Crescent Wide-Jaw Adjustable Wrenches w/ Micro-Serrations

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Crescent has announced a new line of adjustable wrenches.

DIY Projects

Adding a Durable Low-Friction Work Surface – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 3

Mar 6, 2019 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s how I added low-friction worktops to my tool cabinets and work stations.

Layout & Measuring

New Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measures Look to Change the Game

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 54 Comments

Lufkin has come out with what looks to be a premium market-leading tape measure.

Made in USA

Bausch + Lomb 5X Loupe Review

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

This 5X loupe makes tiny details more visible.

New Tools

Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers.

Editorial

Spring 2019 Tool Review Request List

Mar 4, 2019 Stuart 95 Comments

Do you have a tool review or post topic request? Please let us know here!

Cordless

It’s Back – HOT Makita Cordless Track Saw Bonus Bundle Deal

Mar 4, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

If you’ve been shopping for a cordless track saw, this Makita bundle is hard to pass up.

Cordless

New EGO Nexus Portable Power Station

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Ego came out with a new Nexus portable power station.

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely.

Editorial

Craftsman Hand Tools Warranty Information Update

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 138 Comments

Here’s what Craftsman and Sears Craftsman hand tool warranties say.

Cordless

New Harbor Freight Hercules 12V Cordless Power Tools

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 55 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Harbor Freight Hercules 12V cordless power tools.

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Ratchets are Now Available

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

Milwaukee’s ratchets are now available for individual purchase.

Clamps

New Wilton Tradesman and Mechanics Pro Bullet-Style Vises

Feb 27, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Wilton has redesigned their Tradesman bullet-style bench vise.

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