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Editorial

Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

Many of the Irwin Unibit step drill bits at the local Lowe’s are marked as being made in China.

Accessories

A Much-Needed Hard Case to Protect Dewalt Safety Goggles

Jun 24, 2019 Benjamen 20 Comments

I found a hard case to better protect my Dewalt safety goggles during storage and transport.

Chargers

What Could Makita XGT Be – New Cordless Power Tools? Next-Gen Batteries?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 51 Comments

What do you think Makita “XGT” will be?

Editorial

Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley vs. Milwaukee, Ryobi, Empire: A Look at Stanley Black & Decker and TTI Financials

Jun 23, 2019 Stuart 40 Comments

Let’s talk about the two parent companies that own Dewalt, Craftsman, Milwaukee, and some other popular tool brands.

Editorial

Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)

Jun 22, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019.

New Tools

Husky 52″ Adjustable Height Workbench with 2 Drawers

Jun 21, 2019 Benjamen 89 Comments

Husky added to their line of adjustable height tables with a new 52″ table featuring two under mount drawers.

Editorial

Milwaukee Tools vs. Dewalt: Cordless Power Tools, Hand Tools, Tool Storage in 2019

Jun 21, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

I found myself thinking about how Milwaukee Tool and Dewalt stack up to each other, based on recent activity and future potential.

Cordless

New Dewalt ToughSystem Music 2.0, DWST08820

Jun 20, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Dewalt ToughSystem Music 2.0 player so far.

Cordless

New Ridgid Octane Cordless Router, R860443B

Jun 19, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

Ridgid has updated their cordless router, with the new model featuring Octane branding.

Tool Deals

HOT Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools Deal of the Day (6/19/19)

Jun 19, 2019 Stuart 4 Comments

There are a couple of good Milwaukee cordless power tool deals of the day, plus a few other misc. brands and deals mixed in.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

Here’s what we know about the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver so far.

Made in USA

New Channellock SpeedGrip Adjustable Pliers are 100% Made in USA

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has finally come out with new button-adjustable pliers.

Cordless

Where Can You Buy a Dado Throat Plate for Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw?

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 22 Comments

Yes, you can buy a dado throat plate for Milwaukee’s cordless table saw, through their parts department.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Inkzall Chisel-Tip Markers, Large and XL

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new larger Inkzall markers.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Metabo Cordless Air Compressor

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Metabo has come out with a new cordless air compressor.

HmmmDusty on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “It was mostly the fact that they didn’t want to have to license the former name perpetually.”
Stuart on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Multi-tool knives tend to have compromises, even when featuring premium steel. If you want a knife with a replaceable blade,…”
Dave Brill on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Stuart I think you should have said if the blade gets used that much you should check out are knives…”
Brad on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I really hope they incorporate a lot of German Metabo engineering into the combined brand. I imagine they intend to,…”
Brad on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I care less about the battery than the capability of the tool. There’s an enormous difference.”
ParamountPaint on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “It’s also much better than the makita one”