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Pre-Black Friday 2016 Clamp Deals – Mainly Light Duty Bar Clamps

Nov 7, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are all of the clamp deals we’ve come across thus far, and there might be more for Black Friday.

Sears & Craftsman Holiday Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 5, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

I went to Sears to check out their 2016 holiday tool deals displays, and left nearly empty handed and a little discouraged about their new Pro tool storage system.

Cordless

Dewalt’s Best FLEXVOLT Miter Saw is on Sale

Nov 4, 2016 Stuart 76 Comments

Dewalt’s new superb FlexVolt sliding miter saw kit, which comes with an AC adapter, double battery charger, and 2 FlexVolt battery packs, is on sale!!

Saws

The Best Portable Table Saw Deals, Black Friday 2016 Edition

Nov 4, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo, which is the best portable table saw deal this holiday season?

Cordless

Home Depot Holiday 2016 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit Bonus Deals

Nov 3, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

Buy a hammer drill and impact driver cordless combo kit, get a free bonus tool. Buy an M18 Fuel or One-Key combo and a bonus tool, get cash savings.

Storage & Organization

Amazon Just Matched HD’s Promo Dewalt Tough System Tool Box Pricing!

Nov 3, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt’s large Tough System tool box, perfect as part of a modular tool storage system or as a standalone tool box, is on sale at a very good price.

Editorial

Lowes Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 3, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

I say this in the nicest but frankest way I could: Lowe’s holiday tool gift deals don’t suck!

Cordless

Bosch $25 off $100+ Pre-Black Friday Deal (2016)

Nov 2, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Amazon’s pre-Black Friday Bosch deal is for $25 off $100+ select cordless tool orders.

Editorial

Home Depot Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 2, 2016 Stuart 86 Comments

I’m back from my annual raid of Home Depot’s holiday tool deals displays.

Cordless

Review: Dewalt Portable Power Station is a Cordless Adapter for Your Corded Tools (and More!)

Nov 1, 2016 Stuart 76 Comments

The Dewalt DCB1800 Portable Power Station is, in 2 words, freakin’ awesome.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Deals: Dewalt Tanto Folding Knife for $11, and Utility Knife Bundle Packs

Nov 1, 2016 Stuart 25 Comments

Is it time to buy a new utility knife? At these prices, the answer’s “yes.”

Cordless

HOT Deal: Free Milwaukee M18 FUEL Saw w/ 9.0Ah High Demand Starter Kit

Nov 1, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

These are hard deals to resist: Buy a Milwaukee M18 9.0Ah High Demand starter set get a free M18 Fuel circular saw or Sawzall.

Editorial

A Testimonial on the Importance of Using Push Blocks

Oct 31, 2016 Benjamen 10 Comments

My router table chewed up a push block today, but that’s better than what could have happened!

Cordless

Ridgid Brushless Miter Saw is Already on Clearance at Some HDs

Oct 31, 2016 Stuart 38 Comments

It seems that Ridgid’s brushless miter saw is already on clearance at some Home Depot locations.

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Kobalt Double Drive QL3 Screwdriver with Quick Load Chuck

Oct 28, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

The new Kobalt Double Drive QL3 screwdriver has a new quick loading chuck that works with different bit standards!

Cordless

Dewalt FlexVolt DCL070 Bluetooth LED Area Worklight

Oct 28, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

The Dewalt 20V Max DCL070 FlexVolt area worklight has some very cool features, such as smartphone controls and AC power daisy chaining.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Hackzall and Hammer Drill Bonus Kit

Oct 28, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a good-looking pre-holiday season deal: Buy a Milwaukee M12 Hackzall kit at its regular price, get a free hammer drill (or vac, XC battery, LED light, or other bonus tool).

DIY Projects

Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet

Oct 27, 2016 Benjamen 14 Comments

Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional.

Cordless

Ridgid Hybrid Wobble-Style LED Area Worklight Review

Oct 27, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a Wobble-style upright LED area light that can be powered by AC cord or battery.

Awesome & Cool

Craftsman Retro Decals, Plus Some Modern Styles

Oct 27, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Ooh, Craftsman decals.

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