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New Tools

New Kreg Track Horse, an Adjustable Clamping Saw Horse

Jul 23, 2018 Benjamen 28 Comments

Kreg has come out with a new clamping saw horse that can also be used with their project center.

Cordless

New Makita XSH04ZB Sub-Compact Brushless Circular Saw

Jul 23, 2018 Stuart 70 Comments

Makita has a new sub-compact brushless circular saw on the way.

Tool Deals

Jet Woodworking Tools July 2018 Sales Event

Jul 21, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

There’s a new Jet Tools 10% promo event. I ordered a dust collector, what might you buy?

Cordless

Dear Bosch: Thanks for the 12V Brushless Drill/Driver!

Jul 20, 2018 Stuart 126 Comments

Here’s an open love letter to Bosch about my new PS32 brushless drill. Oh, and there’s a giveaway at the end!

Editorial

Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun

Jul 20, 2018 Benjamen 51 Comments

Follow down the rabbit hole as Ben and Stuart investigate reports of Kaizen foam melting in clear-lidded tool boxes.

Editorial

Craftsman is Set to Launch More than 1200 New Tools (2018 Summer Update)

Jul 19, 2018 Stuart 62 Comments

Craftsman will be announcing more than 1200 new tools and related products next month.

New Tools

A New Craftsman Pro Series Contractor Table Saw?

Jul 19, 2018 Stuart 42 Comments

Sears has come out with what looks to be a cosmetic update to their popular Craftsman table saw.

Cordless

New Bosch Core18V Next-Gen 4.0Ah Compact Battery Pack (and 8.0Ah Teaser)

Jul 18, 2018 Stuart 30 Comments

Bosch has announced a new next-gen compact 4.0Ah battery pack, and an 8.0Ah “standard” battery is on the way.

Tool Deals

More Prime Day 2018 Tool Deals: Select Dewalt Tools, & Bosch $50 off $200

Jul 17, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

Good morning, here are some more “Prime Day” tool deals that you might be interested in.

Tool Deals

Prime Day 2018 Tool Deal: Save 20% off Select Wera Tools

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Several Wera tool sets are on sale, today only.

Tool Deals

Amazon “Prime Day” 2018 Tool Deals

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

Here are some actually-good Amazon “Prime Day” tool deals.

Cordless

Oops, I was Using a Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill in “Hammer” Mode While Drilling Wood

Jul 16, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Well, this is embarrassing, but I forgot that I was using a hammer drill.

Editorial

An Old-School Tool I Never Thought I’d Use with a Laser Level

Jul 16, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

Who knew that modern and traditional layout tools would work so well with each other.

Grinders & Sanders

Ryobi Quarter Sheet Sander Recall

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 66 Comments

The pictured Ryobi sander has been recalled for posing a laceration hazard to users.

Editorial

Review of the New Festool CT Dust Extractor and Wireless Remote

Jul 13, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

I’ve been working with Festool’s newest dust extractor and optional remote, here’s what I think about it.

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