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Breaking News: Shop-Vac Saved by GreatStar Tools

Dec 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

GreatStar as acquired the Shop-Vac brand and all of their assets. Read More

DealGuyd

Year-End Home Depot Cordless Power Tool Special Buys – Deals of the Day 12/28/2020

Dec 28, 2020 Stuart 14 Comments

Here are some end-of-year tool deals at Home Depot. Read More

Cordless

HOT DEAL: Dewalt Brushless Impact Wrench Kit at Lowest Price Ever!

Dec 27, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

This heavy duty Dewalt brushless 1/2″ impact wrench kit is on sale at the record low price of $199. Read More

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!! Read More

Prying Tools

Meet the Craftsman 4-in-1 Adjustable Wrench and Pry Bar Demo Tool

Dec 24, 2020 Stuart 48 Comments

How would you rate this Craftsman tool on a scale from “silly gimmick” to “incredibly practical?” Read More

Editorial

Tool Retailer Secret Shopper Report and Reader Survey (Holiday 2020)

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 55 Comments

What have your recent online tool shopping experiences been like? Read More

DealGuyd

Energizer Lithium Batteries are on Sale!! – This is Definitely a Good Time to Try Them

Dec 23, 2020 Stuart 45 Comments

Grab some lithium AA batteries while they’re on sale! Read More

Hand Tools

This is the Best Way to Tighten and Trim Nylon Zip Ties

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 51 Comments

Sure, you could use pliers and cutters to tighten and trim zip ties, but here’s a much better way. Read More

Cordless

Reader Question: Bosch vs. Makita Cordless Power Tools for Pros?

Dec 22, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

A reader wrote in, asking a deceptively simple question: Bosch vs. Makita, which is the better brand for individual pro users? Read More

DealGuyd

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool w/ Battery for $119

Dec 21, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a new unbeatable cordless oscillating multi-tool deal! Read More

Mechanics' Tools

Here’s the New Tekton Folding Ratchet

Dec 21, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

Tekton has come out with a new folding ratchet design. Read More

ToolGuyd Favorites

Gift Guide: Channellock Adjustable Wrenches Deserve to be in Every Toolbox

Dec 20, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Here is one of my most highly recommended tool gift ideas. Read More

Layout & Measuring

I’m Buying Another Empire Combination Square (2020 Gift Guide)

Dec 19, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

I picked up an Empire combination square recently, and am now ordering the other size as well. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gift Guide 2020: Leatherman Skeletool Pocket Knife

Dec 18, 2020 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a last-minute gift idea you can’t go wrong with. Read More

DealGuyd

Try These Bosch Carbide-Tooth Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades While They’re on Sale

Dec 18, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

These Bosch oscillating multi-tool blades are on sale right now. Read More

Clamps

If You Need Small One-Handed Clamps, Buy These! (4pc Set for $16)

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

This is more of a “special buy” than a Cyber Weekend deal, but it’s still a great bargain to pay attention to. Read More

DealGuyd

(Sold Out) Irwin Vise-Grip Locking C-Clamp Pliers for $5.83!

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 11 Comments

This is crazy-good pricing on Vise-Grip 6-inch C-clamp locking pliers! Read More

DealGuyd

Tool Deals of the Day for 12-17-2020 (Updated 6pm)

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 25 Comments

Here are some new tool deals for today. Read More

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Storage and Organizer Accessories

Dec 17, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Here are some 3D-printed accessories to improve your tool and parts storage and organization. Read More

DIY Projects

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Kreg Pocket Hole Screw Assortment as a Beginner?

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

A reader is looking to get into pocket hole joinery. Should they buy a screw assortment or not? Read More

Cordless

Arguments Against Cordless Power Tools with Built-in Batteries

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Tools with built-in batteries contribute to a throw-away society and aren’t in users’ best interests – do you agree or disagree? Read More

Cordless

New Metabo HPT 18V Sub-Compact Cordless Drill and Impact Driver

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

Metabo HPT has come out with new sub-compact cordless power tools. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee Tools “Last Chance” Sale: 10% off $100+ (Ends 12/18/20)

Dec 16, 2020 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a new “last-chance” Milwaukee tool coupon offer. Read More

Power Tools

Bosch Explains Why New 12V Max Cordless Power Tools Ship Without L-Boxx Trays

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Bosch explains why their new bare tools don’t come with L-Boxx trays. Read More

Cordless

Bosch Profactor “Hitman” Rotary Hammer w/ Biturbo Tech & Powered by Core18V

Dec 15, 2020 Stuart 44 Comments

Here’s a look at the Bosch Profactor Hitman Biturbo rotary hammer. Read More

Steve on (Expired) Deal: Craftsman 24pc Screwdriver Bit Set for $3: “Same here, I bought the Dewalt set with 4 of the cases for $19 at Lowes on Black Friday 2019…”
Andrew on Lowe’s Reveals New Kobalt Electrical Testers: “Im curious on them. I expect they will slide in somewhere near where sears craftsman used to be. I do…”
Aaron on (Expired) Deal: Craftsman 24pc Screwdriver Bit Set for $3: “They had a kit for$2.40 the other day so I’m about 30 cases deep into this deal… Maybe 50 deep…”
Steve on (Expired) Deal: Craftsman 24pc Screwdriver Bit Set for $3: “$3 was worth it just for the case.”
Terry Thillemann on DIY MFT Workbench Part 1: Design Goals and Frame Construction: “Hey Ben, thanks for the write up, I love the table! I’m having Faztek draw up a table for me…”
AC on New Bosch Profactor Cordless Axial-Glide Miter Saw (Updated): “Just read the whole thread. It’s such BS what an otherwise great product has such an obvious flaw. I can’t…”