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Cordless

New Craftsman Tool Deals for the 2018 Holiday Shopping Season

Nov 11, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are some of the new Craftsman tool deals at Lowes that grabbed my attention.

Cordless

Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Drill Review (R86116)

Nov 11, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s our review of Home Depot’s Black Friday 2018 Ridgid 18V cordless drill kit special buy.

Awesome & Cool

Craftsman Cordless Jigsaw and Other Power Tool Toys

Nov 10, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

The new Craftsman cordless power tool toys are pretty cool.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal: Bostitch 6-Gallon Air Compressor for $99 (Holiday 2018)

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Bostitch’s 6-gallon air compressor is also on sale right now.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Early Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal: Porter Cable 6-gallon Air Compressor for $99

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Porter Cable’s 6 gallon portable air compressor is back on sale, presumably for the holiday season.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Craftsman Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal: 6-gallon Air Compressor for $99

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

Craftsman’s 6-gallon USA-built air compressor is already on sale at Black Friday pricing.

Hand Tools

Craftsman USA-Made 20pc Punch and Chisel Set plus a Canvas Tool Roll

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

This USA-made Craftsman 20pc chisel and punch set and canvas tool roll speaks to me, saying “take me to your toolbox!”

Accessories

Hobby Creek Pana Hand “Helping Hands” for PanaVise Review

Nov 9, 2018 Benjamen 10 Comments

The Hobby Creek Pana Hand works as stand alone helping hands or in conjunction with your PanaVise.

Tool Deals

Makita $25 off $100+ Promo, Holiday 2018

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Makita’s USA $25 off $100+ promo is still ongoing at some other retailers.

Tool Deals

(Expired) Makita $25 off $100+ Tools Promo is Giving Double, Triple, Quadruple Discounts

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Amazon’s $25 off $100+ Makita tools promo just got even better!!

Cordless

Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal? Makita XT506S 18V 5pc Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

This could be one of Makita’s Black Friday 2018 cordless power tool combo kit deals.

Tool Deals

Sears Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a look at Sears’ Black Friday 2018 tool deals.

Cordless

Dewalt 4x 20V Max Cordless Power Tool Battery Bundle Deal

Nov 8, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a good deal for anyone who needs a couple of new Dewalt 20V Max batteries.

Saws

Early Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal: Dewalt DWS779 Miter Saw

Nov 8, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

The Dewalt DWS779 12″ sliding dual bevel compound miter saw is on sale again.

Drills & Drivers

Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Review – It’s Cheap, but Capable

Nov 8, 2018 Stuart 47 Comments

I tested the new Craftsman entry-priced V20 cordless drill kit.

Mike on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: ““These products are either consumable or worn easily.” Aren’t we looking for drill bits that DON’T wear easily?”
Nathan on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “Well there is no stacking case system that comes made to hole wila bits. Right? Reminds me of Bosch some.…”
Jason on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “The only way any plastic case is ‘built to last’ is eternity in landfill. And I don’t see anything ‘revolutionary’…”
Jared on New Wiha GoStack – a “Revolutionary” Storage System: “I agree, there’s no revolution underway, but the cases look fine though.”
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.”