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Reader Question: Should I Buy a Cordless Power Tool Promo Bundle Now, or Wait? (Plus Some General Advice)

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

A lot of readers have been asking for cordless combo kit deal-buying advice. Here, I try to answer an easy one, with generalized advice mixed in.

Cordless

One-Day Deal: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Drill Kit (11/14/18)

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

There’s a one-day deal on a Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless drill kit.

Made in USA

Channellock USA-Made Promo Pliers Set – Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal!

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

I spotted a new front aisle promo display at Lowes, but… it’s not much of a deal. Yet?

Tool Deals

Lowes Pre-Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a look at Lowes’ pre-Black Friday 2018 tool deals.

Editorial

What Hand Cleaners and Accessories Do You Use?

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 67 Comments

How do you wash your hands after tool-related activities?

Power Tools

5 Amazon Pre-Black Friday 2018 Power Tool Deals

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Here are some other power tool deals that answer recent reader questions. Please keep your questions and requests coming!

Drills & Drivers

Bosch Impact Tough Screwdriver Bit Set Deals

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

Bosch’s (personally recommended) impact-rated screwdriver bit and clear-lid case set is back on sale for the holidays.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools 11% Coupon Ends Today, 11/13/18

Nov 13, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Acme Tools’ Veteran’s Day coupon promo ends today.

Saws

Deal: Hitachi 10″ Compound Miter Saw for $99

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a no-frills Hitachi miter saw, on sale for $99.

Tool Deals

The 5 Best Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Here are some especially good deals from this week’s Pro Black Friday tool sales event at Home Depot.

Knives

More of my Notable OLFA Snap-Blade Knife Experiences

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 38 Comments

Here are some more of the ways I’ve been using OLFA knives as part of my sponsored project arrangement with them.

Cordless

HOT Deal: Makita Pre-Black Friday 2018 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s another Makita 18V cordless power tool combo deal – a 7-tool bundle for $399.

Screwdrivers

Milwaukee 8pc Screwdriver Set for $20

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Milwaukee’s 8pc tri-lobe-handled screwdriver set is a seasonal special buy, for $20.

New Tools

Dewalt “ToughGrip” Screwdriver Bits?

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

Have you ever used Dewalt ToughGrip screwdriver bits?

Cordless

Kobalt 24V Max Cordless Miter Saw

Nov 11, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new 24V Max cordless brushless 7-1/4″ sliding miter saw.

Stuart on Tool Deals of the Day – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, More (9/22/25): “Thanks! *fixed* But… they look to be the same to me. Here’s thew NWS: https://www.amazon.com/NWS-1451-49-VDE-180-Multifunctional-Stripping-MultiCutter/dp/B008H13H8Q/?tag=toolguyd-20 NWS OEMs for different brands.…”
Robert on Tool Deals of the Day – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, More (9/22/25): “Stuart, the KC Tool deal of the day comes up as a Felo, not NWS, insulated multi-cutters.”
EBT on This Gearwrench Auto Diagnostics Tablet Looks to Have it All: “Forscan and a cheap laptop, and I read codes of a used F250, along with my neighbor’s Excursion, Expedition, and…”
Jon Rose on Tool Deals of the Day – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, More (9/22/25): “The Metabo HPT coil roofing nailer for $269 at Lowes includes a free sidewinder (blade right) or worm drive style…”
EBT on People are Stumped by the Security Tag on Dewalt Hammers: “Like that joke about the guy leaving the factory with a wheelbarrow of sawdust each week. He was stealing wheelbarrows…not…”
EBT on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “I watched a ThisOldHouse where Kevin OConnor visited the Craftsman plant that made these (Unless I was halucinating). Pretty decent…”