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Editorial

Sonic Tools – What’s Changed Since Their USA Mechanics Tools Launch 4 Years Ago?

Oct 16, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Four years after their launch in the USA, are Sonic Tools any more popular or prevalent?

Electrical Tools

Waterproof Heat Shrink Wire Splice Connectors – Good or Gimmick?

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

What’s your take on “waterproof solder heat shrink wire connectors”?

Tool Reviews

Milwaukee Heated Gloves Review

Oct 15, 2019 Benjamen 41 Comments

I wore Milwaukee heated gloves all last winter – here’s what you need to know about them.

Tool Deals

Milwaukee Flash Sale – Save $25 off $100+ Cordless Power Tools, Storage, More (Extended to 10/16/19)

Oct 15, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Promos like this one don’t come around very often. Time to knock some items off my Milwaukee tools shopping list.

Mechanics' Tools

SATA, a Gearwrench Sibling, Launches Amazon-Exclusive Line of Mechanics Tools

Oct 14, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Apex Tool Group (owner of Crescent and Gearwrench) has launched SATA tools as an Amazon exclusive.

Cordless

Why the New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Battery is a Small Deal

Oct 14, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

A new Dewalt compact 4.0Ah cordless power tool battery has appeared.

Cordless

(Expired) Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (10/13/19)

Oct 13, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a look at today’s Dewalt cordless power tool deals.

Cordless

The DOER Cordless Power Tool All-in-One DIYer Workshop

Oct 11, 2019 Stuart 48 Comments

The DOER claims to be a compact all-in-one cordless power tools workshop.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel 12″ Brushless Miter Saw with One-Key

Oct 11, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Milwaukee has officially announced their new M18 Fuel 12″ sliding miter saw.

Safety

Should You Buy AmazonBasics Noise Reduction Safety Earmuffs?

Oct 10, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Amazon sells inexpensive AmazonBasics earmuffs, but there’s cause for hesitation.

Cordless

Does the New Makita XGT Cordless Circular Saw Look “Sub-Compact” to You Too?

Oct 10, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Do you agree that one of the new Makita XGT 40V Max circular saws resembles their sub-compact 18V saw?

Chargers

More Details About Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Power Tool System, and an 18V LXT Charging Adapter

Oct 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here is even more new information about Makita’s 40V Max XGT cordless power tool system.

Cordless

It’s Official – Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Power Tools are Coming to the USA

Oct 9, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

We learned a little more about Makita’s US plans for their new XGT cordless power tool system.

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt ToughCase Power Tool Accessory Storage Box with Removable Dividers

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s an oldie but goodie power tool accessory storage box.

Cordless

Field Test: EGO 56V Powerload Brushless String Trimmer with Carbon Fiber Shaft

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

I put EGO’s Powerload cordless string trimmer through some hard testing, and so far I’m impressed.

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