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New IKEA Skadis Pegboard

Mar 23, 2018 Stuart 44 Comments

Ikea just came out with a new pegboard organizational system, and it looks decent.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Another Home Depot Cordless and Air Nailers Deal of the Day Promo (3/23/18)

Mar 23, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some cordless and air nailer deals at Home Depot, online and today only.

New Tools

Husky Storage Cabinet with Fold-Out Workbench

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

This Husky storage cabinet features a built-in fold-out workbench.

Hammers & Mallets

New Dewalt Carbon Fiber Sledge Hammers and Axes (ExoCore)

Mar 22, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new carbon fiber composite sledge hammers and axes.

Mechanics' Tools

A Closer Look at Milwaukee Combination Wrenches

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a closer look at Milwaukee combination wrenches.

Grinders & Sanders

New Porter Cable Angle Grinder, PCEG011

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Porter Cable has a new 6-amp angle grinder coming out.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Leek Made-in-USA “Gateway” EDC Pocket Knife is $24 Today (3/21/2018)

Mar 21, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

The Kershaw Leek pocket knife is on sale today, at “why haven’t you bought one yet?!” pricing.

Cordless

Ryobi TouchCharge Wireless Charger – What Other Cordless Power Tools Will it Work With?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

What else do you think the new Ryobi TouchCharge wireless charger will work with?

Editorial

Your Go-To Tree Branch Pruning or Cleanup Tools?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 75 Comments

I spent way too long dealing with downed branches today. Here’s a quick look at the tools I used to cut them down to size. What do you use?

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches

Mar 19, 2018 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Why Milwaukee Came out with an M12 Inflator, Instead of M18

Mar 17, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

Really, a 12V-class cordless inflator should be enough for most users’ needs.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Updates Wave Plus, Charge Plus, Charge TTi Plus Multi-Tools with Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades

Mar 16, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Leatherman has updated the wire cutters on their popular mid-sized multi-tools.

Tool Deals

Acme Tools 10% Off Promo, March 16-17 2018

Mar 16, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

Over at Acme Tools, there’s a promo today and tomorrow – save 10% off regularly priced items!

Editorial

USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some USA-based tool brands and companies that are currently owned by foreign companies.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tire Inflator

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 79 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with an M12 cordless air inflator!

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