ToolGuyd | Tool Reviews, Deals, Industry News

Create Custom Visual Labels for Your Festool Systainer Tool Boxes

Sep 12, 2019 Ben V 29 Comments

I created visual labels for my Festool Systainer tool boxes, but you can use the same methods to label other brands’ tool boxes and cases too.

Cordless

The New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Torque Wrench Explained

Sep 11, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

We learned a whole lot more about Milwaukee’s new motorized digital torque wrenches.

Cordless

Skilsaw Launches Revolutionary New Cordless Worm Drive Circular Saw

Sep 11, 2019 Stuart 76 Comments

Skilsaw is coming out with the first “true” cordless worm-drive saw, featuring a brushless motor and magnesium construction.

Editorial

Fall 2019 Observations About Amazon and Lowe’s Craftsman Tool Advertising

Sep 10, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Amazon has started carrying a wider selection of Craftsman tools, and they’re keen to remind me of this via web ads.

Tool Deals

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day, 9/10/2019

Sep 10, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a look at today’s Milwaukee cordless power tool deals of the day.

Editorial

Knipex Pliers and Hand Tools – “SBA” Means Retail Packaging

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

The “SBA” in Knipex model numbers (at least in my experience so far) indicates retail packaging.

Editorial

Field Trip: My Recent Visits to Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Harbor Freight (9/9/2019)

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 66 Comments

Here’s how my recent visits to Home Depot, Lowes, and Harbor Freight went.

Cordless

New Craftsman Cordless Tile Saw

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a (new?) cordless tile saw.

Cordless

New Makita 2-in-1 Cordless Ratchet has Interchangeable 1/4″ and 3/8″ Anvils

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless ratchet that features interchangeable anvil sizes.

Cordless

Metabo 12V Brushless Drills and Impact Drivers are Now Shipping (9/2019)

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Select Metabo 12V cordless and brushless drills and impact drivers are now available.

Made in USA

New Southwire USA-Made Screwdrivers

Sep 6, 2019 Stuart 24 Comments

It seems that Southwire is launching a new line of USA-made screwdrivers.

Editorial

Bosch Added a “Certified Online Partner” Notice to Cordless Power Tool Listings on Amazon

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch has added a new “Certified Online Partner” notice to many of their product listings on Amazon.

Cordless

Teaser: New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Motorized Digital Torque Wrench

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Have you heard about Milwaukee M12 Fuel motorized digital torque wrench? Here’s a teaser.

News

Lowe’s New Free Shipping Minimum is $45 for Everyone, Starting Today (9/5/2019)

Sep 5, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Lowe’s has changed their free parcel shipping minimum, essentially increasing it for MyLowe’s members but decreasing it for everyone else.

Screwdrivers

Engineer Low-Profile Right Angle Ratcheting Screwdriver

Sep 4, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Do bit ratchets come any smaller than this low-profile Engineer right angle ratcheting screwdriver?

EBT on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “I get it. I have this issue at work. Staring at several Maxell Floppies boxes. And a zip drive w/9…”
A W on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “I saw the word Tanto and came to the comments to see if anyone else had caught that. In my…”
Pat on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “That’s always been my approach, and why I suppose I’m in the minority that would prefer a serrated blade only…”
Randy Smith on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Agreed, I carry a Case pocket knife and a clip style knife. I never pull out my Wave for the…”
Randy Smith on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “I like the look and find the Wave to be perfect for me. I bought the original Wave as soon…”
Berg on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “GOAT Tools and the Roxon Flex both offer fully modular quick swappable tools. I have a GOAT tool and I…”