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New Tools

New Dewalt ToughSystem DS290 Stacking Drawers

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 61 Comments

Dewalt is replacing their DS250 two drawer ToughSystem toolbox with a new dust and water resistant model: the DS290.

Safety

GRR-Ripper Pushblock Discounts

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

Micro-Jig Grr-Ripper push blocks are on sale at several retailers. The GR-100 and GR-200 are $49 and $69 respectively.

Awesome & Cool

New Seek Thermal Imagers

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

Seek Thermal’s new Shot and Shot Pro, have a new technology called Seek Fusion which combines the infrared and thermal images to give you more context in your infrared images.

Reader Question

Any Recommendations for Inexpensive Calipers?

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 66 Comments

The quality of cheap calipers seems to have steadily declined and we’re wondering if there’s a moderately priced alternative.

Cordless

New Hilti 36V Worm Drive Style Saw and SDS Max Combihammer

Nov 29, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Hilti recently announced two new 36V tools, a worm drive style saw and a SDS Max Combihammer that will be available January 2019.

Editorial

What New Tools Did You Buy from “Black/Cyber/Holiday 2018” Deals?

Nov 29, 2018 Stuart 69 Comments

So, what tools did you buy this month?

Tool Deals

Cyber Wednesday 2018 DEWALT Power Tool Deals (11/28/18)

Nov 28, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

There are some Dewalt power tool deals, today only, and some of them look to be very good.

Made in USA

Magpul Zippered Tool Pouch

Nov 28, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a USA-made weather-resistant tool pouch.

Made in USA

Diamondback Tool Belts

Nov 28, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

It’s hard to imagine there being a tool belt that’s tougher and more durable than Diamondback’s.

New Tools

New Makita Cyclonic Vacuum Attachment

Nov 27, 2018 Stuart 34 Comments

Makita has come out with what looks to be the first one-piece cyclonic attachment for their cordless hand vacuums.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee 10ft Keychain Tape Measure with Built-in LED Flashlight

Nov 27, 2018 Benjamen 33 Comments

Milwaukee’s new 10’/3m keychain tape with LED is finally available at Home Depot.

Tool Deals

Cyber Monday 2018 Tool Deals Roundup

Nov 26, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s a rolling roundup of Cyber Monday tool deals.

Tool Deals

HOT Amazon Cyber Monday 2018 Cordless Power Tool Deals

Nov 26, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Amazon kicked off Cyber Monday 2018 with some fantastic tool deals!!

Cordless

Cyber Monday 2018 Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals

Nov 26, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Here are some hot Cyber Monday deals on Milwaukee cordless power tools!

Rotary Tools

HOT Dremel Rotary Tool Cyber Monday 2018 Bundle Deal

Nov 26, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Today only, there’s a great promo price on this Dremel rotary tool bundle.

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