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Last-Chance Deal of the Day: Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Tape Measures, Hole Saw Set (12/24/18)

Dec 24, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Today only, there are a couple of Milwaukee tool deals.

Cordless

Your Favorite Tools of 2018?

Dec 21, 2018 Stuart 124 Comments

Do you have any favorite tools of the year?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen 3 Drill Overheating? Nope!, Not Mine

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

A few readers mentioned hearing about Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Gen 3 drill overheating, but I haven’t seen anything like this yet.

Editorial

Double-Checking My Anvil Tape Measure’s Marking Widths

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

I suppose this is a good example of why it’s sometimes better to read a ruler or tape measure from 1″ instead of starting at zero.

Cordless

Don’t Miss Today’s Bosch 12V Max Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (12/20/18)

Dec 20, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

Today only, save on these Bosch compact cordless power tool kits and bit set.

Layout & Measuring

I Bought an Anvil Tape Measure Keychain for $1

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

This is the cheapest tape measure I have ever used.

Work Clothes

Last Call on Milwaukee Heated Gear (Winter 2018-2019)

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee heated gear is selling out for the season.

Layout & Measuring

Rotring Mechanical Pencil Deal of the Day (12/19/18)

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

This cool, classy, and well-made mechanical pencil is on sale, today only.

Hand Tools

The Almost Perfect Splinter-Grabbing Tweezers

Dec 18, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

These are the tweezers I’ve been using for splinter removal lately.

Made in USA

USA-Made Dewalt Screwdrivers

Dec 18, 2018 Stuart 57 Comments

Did you know that Dewalt offers a line of USA-made screwdrivers?

Digital Fabrication

Extra Tools You’ll Need for 3D Printing

Dec 17, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

After you purchase a 3D printer, you’ll probably need a few extra tools – here are some recommendations.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit & Packout Tool Box Deals, Now with Added Bonuses (12/2018)

Dec 17, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

These 4 Milwaukee M18 cordless power tool and Packout tool box “special buy” bundles now come with added incentives.

Cordless

HOT Hitachi Impact Driver Deal!! (12/2018)

Dec 16, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

There’s a GREAT deal on what is essentially a [fantastic] Hitachi 18V brushless triple hammer impact driver kit.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Cordless Power Tool Freebie Promo (ends 12/16/18)

Dec 16, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Buy a Dewalt 20V Max starter kit, get (2) free brushless tools!

Knives

Lots of Mora Knives are on Sale, Starting at $9, Today Only (12/15/18)

Dec 15, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

A whole lot of Mora knives are on sale, today only, starting at $9.

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