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Editorial

COVID-19 Pandemic Log, and What’s Going on at Home Depot and Lowe’s (04/10/2020)

Apr 10, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

How have you guys been holding up? What have you been seeing this past week or two?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Spring 2020 Deals

Apr 10, 2020 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the scoop on the latest Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless outdoor power tools promo.

New Tools

New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches

Apr 9, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Wera has come out with new Joker self-adjusting ratcheting adjustable wrenches.

New Tools

Tanos (Festool) Systainer3 Tool Box Cart Now in Stock

Apr 8, 2020 Stuart 6 Comments

It appears that Tanos/Festool Systainer3 cart has arrived stateside, and at a discount.

Awesome & Cool

Miniature Japanese DIY Hand Tools and Accessories

Apr 8, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

Although pricey, these mini tools look pretty cool.

Editorial

Why Does Amazon Have a PROs-Only Policy on these 3M Earmuffs and Other Tools?

Apr 7, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

A reader came across 3M earmuffs with a pro-use disclaimer requirement. Why?

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far.

Cordless

Bosch’s Upgraded 12V Brushless Drill is on Sale – Should You Buy it?

Apr 3, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bosch 2nd generation brushless drill kit is on sale, but is it a good buy?

Chargers

2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers – DCB1106, DCB1112

Apr 2, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new cordless power tool battery chargers.

Awesome & Cool

Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

Do you struggle to carry 5 gallon buckets by hand to and fro? Now there’s a better way!

Editorial

I Woke up to Lower Prices on Select Festool Sanders?!

Apr 1, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

Is this real – a discount on two Festool tools?

Editorial

Coronavirus Pandemic Log: Grocery Store Status, Online Shopping, Cabin Fever (3/31/20)

Mar 31, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon.

Editorial

I Ordered Cedar Wood Boards from Lowe’s for a Planter Project, Here’s What Happened

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

The first results from my mail-order cedar wood experiment ranges from “I couldn’t lower my expectations any further” to “wow, I’m going to order more,” depending on the sizing.

Editorial

I Ordered Perforated Corrugated Pipe and Received Uncut Pipe – Any Way to Salvage This?

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 79 Comments

I ordered perforated pipe and received non-perforated pipe. What can I do with it?

Cordless

Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (3/30/20)

Mar 30, 2020 Stuart 9 Comments

There are some Dewalt cordless power tool deals of the day.

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