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Bit Holders & Drivers

A Good Locking Screwdriver Bit Driver Handle?

Apr 6, 2019 Stuart 31 Comments

When asked for locking screwdriver bit handle recommendations, Wera came to mind. Do you know of any others?

Editorial

Reader Question: After 10+ Years of ToolGuyd, What Would I do Differently?

Apr 5, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

Wow, and I thought Dewalt vs. Milwaukee Tool was a tough question.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools Spring Black Friday Tool Deals 2019

Apr 5, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Acme Tools’ new sale seems to feature some genuinely good deals.

Cordless

Skil 20V Cordless Power Tools – What’s New After 6 Months?

Apr 4, 2019 Stuart 39 Comments

What’s new to SKil 20V since the last time we took a look?

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rules

Apr 4, 2019 Ben V 17 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Woodpeckers’ popular multi-functional ruler.

Cordless

New Makita 12V CXT Cordless Drill is Shorter (FD09)

Apr 3, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 12V cordless drill.

Cordless

New Makita Cordless Lawn Mower

Apr 3, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless lawn mower.

Editorial

Inside ToolGuyd: Milwaukee NPS19 Coverage Planning

Apr 2, 2019 Stuart 58 Comments

With Milwaukee NPS19 only two months away, we’ve started to plan out our coverage strategy, and are open to your input and requests!

DIY Projects

My 3D Printing Design Process – How I Made a Packout Tool Box Mounting Bracket

Apr 2, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Here’s how Benjamen designed and 3D-printed a Milwaukee Packout mounting bracket.

Cordless

New Dewalt and Milwaukee Quick-Change Cordless Power Tool Battery Pack Tapes (April Fools 2019)

Apr 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Anonymous sources shared early information about the latest Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless tool battery pack tech.

Cordless

Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (4/1/2019)

Apr 1, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are some great Milwaukee cordless power tool (and accessory) deals of the day.

Power Tool Accessories

Infinity Brass Pilot Router Bits

Apr 1, 2019 Benjamen 19 Comments

These Infinity router bits can fit in places others with larger bearings can’t.

Cordless

New Makita 18V 1/2″ Sub-Compact Cordless Impact Wrench, XWT13

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has added a new 1/2″ impact wrench to their sub-compact cordless power tool line.

Storage & Organization

Auer Packaging Assortment Boxes for Organizing Small Parts

Mar 29, 2019 Ben V 49 Comments

Although hard to find, Auer Assortment Boxes are proving to be great for small parts organization.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A New Craftsman 18 Gauge Brad Air Nailer Popped up Online

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new brad air nailer.

TomD on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “SBD is interesting almost precisely because TTI and Milwaukee do NOT do this; Ryobi is not rebadged low end Milwaukee.”
TomD on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “Should be “share” not “shatter” above.”
TomD on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “These all seem fine to me – as I assume the molds are kinda expensive to make. The problem comes…”
Mopar on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “This is/was common across many industries. Not only does it make a lot of sense to me, I actually appreciate…”
Mopar on Readers Bought These Tools Today (10/10/25): “As a southpaw, Fast Cap tapes are my go-to as well. I really like this smaller 16ft size because most…”
Brad J on New Dewalt Atomic 20V Cordless Grinders Take on Air Tools: “Dewalt is doing a great job innovating. I’m very happy with my 20v and 60v tools. My Flexvolt circular saw…”