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Editorial

The Job Requirements of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are two ways of describing the duties and responsibilities of a Milwaukee Tool Industrial Designer.

Cordless

Sneak Peek: Makita 18V Cordless Power Tool 4-Battery Backpack

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek of something Makita’s been working on.

Clamps

New Bessey GearKlamp Bar Clamps

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

The Bessey GearKlamp works unlike any other bar clamp out there.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Chainsaw in 3 Words – Fast, Quiet, Good

Mar 14, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

We handed a Milwaukee M18 Fuel chainsaw to a tree service company, and their initial impression was quite positive.

DIY Projects

Every Tool Cabinet Needs Drawers – Journey to an Organized Workshop Part 4

Mar 14, 2019 Ben V 27 Comments

Here is how Ben V built drawers for his modular tool cabinets.

Cordless

Reader Question: When Will Milwaukee Tool Launch an M18 Cordless Power Station?

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

Is Milwaukee Tool and the market ready for a portable M18 power station?

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day: 3 Cordless Power Tool Bundles, 1 Mechanics Tool Set, 3/13/2019

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here are 4 Dewalt tool deals of the day.

Cordless

First Look: New Dewalt ATOMIC 20V Max Compact Cordless Power Tools

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 67 Comments

Here’s a first-look at the Dewalt Atomic cordless power tool line.

Pliers

Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers.

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.

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John on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “This will be a mess. Zero compatibility between the two battery platforms. Private equity is about the dumbest there is.”
BobH on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “For the corded tools, I don’t think it matters. Will anyone notice if it says Metabo or Metabo HPT? It…”
Jared on I’m Keeping this Dewalt Wrench Set (for Now): ““As long as sockets meet ANSI specs, I don’t care if one breaks with a 3 foot cheater bar and…”
Rog on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “They should all be HiKoki, mostly just cuz I think it’s a fun name to say.”