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Deal: Wera 9pc Ball-End Torx Key Set for $13

Dec 9, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

This Wera 9-piece ball-end Torx key set is priced so low, we couldn’t pass it up.

Dewalt 20V Max Compact Cordless Reciprocating Saw for $94

Dec 9, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’ve had your eye on Dewalt’s compact cordless reciprocating saw, snag one now, while the holiday promo is still going on.

Drills & Drivers

Rockler 3 Piece Tapered Countersink Drill Bit Set Review

Dec 8, 2015 Benjamen 3 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s tapered countersink drill bit set, which work great for drilling and countersinking holes in wood in a single step.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 12V Reciprocating Saw Kit!

Dec 8, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

We came across a great deal on Bosch’s 12V Max cordless reciprocating saw kit, but it looks like the deal might require a little more effort than usual.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw

Dec 8, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new Hackzall-like 18V compact reciprocating saw.

Clamps

New Rockler Bandy Clamp Sizes!

Dec 7, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Rockler just expanded their Bandy Clamp lineup with smaller and larger versions. We LOVE these clamps, and will likely pick up a few pairs of the smaller ones.

Cordless

New Bosch 12V Max Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder is Teeny Tiny!

Dec 7, 2015 Stuart 46 Comments

Here’s the latest we have on Bosch’s new 10.8V/12V Max cordless brushless angle grinder.

Tool Deals

Deal of the Day: Little Giant Ladders (12/6/15)

Dec 6, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Now’s the time to look into Little Giant ladders, as they’re on sale as part of today’s Deal of the Day promo.

Tool Reviews

Review: Rockler Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection System

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Dust Right lathe dust collection system, which helps you spend more time woodturning and less time cleaning up after!

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Combo Kit with Free Bonus Tool or Batteries Deal

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

International Tool has an ongoing deal on Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver combo. Buy the combo and get a brushless saw, grinder, or 2-pack of 5Ah batteries!

Electrical Tools

Random Price Drop: Knipex Mini Electronics Pliers

Dec 4, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

This Knipex electronics pliers is (temporarily?) reduced in price by 75%, to just $8. If you’re interested, buy now, think about it later.

Cordless

New Ryobi QuickTurn Cordless Screwdriver

Dec 4, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Ryobi came out with a new cordless screwdriver with pivoting handle.

Tool Deals

Amazon Morning Lightning Deal: Sunex Angled Wrench Set (12/4/15)

Dec 4, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

This Sunex angled wrench set will be going on sale this morning, 12/4/15.

Drills & Drivers

Recall Notice: Harbor Freight Drill Master 18V Drills

Dec 4, 2015 Benjamen 22 Comments

Harbor Freight has issued a recall for 1.7 million 18V cordless drills.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

We Love it, You Might Too: Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Mini Folding Pocket Knife

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

The Spyderco Dragonfly 2 is a small but very capable folding pocket knife. It’s made in Japan, but reasonably priced.

Tool Reviews

Rockler Dust Right Shop Vacuum Handle Review

Dec 3, 2015 Benjamen 5 Comments

Rockler’s Dust Right Shop Vacuum Handle is a shop vacuum accessory that we’ve found can make using your vac more comfortable and controllable to use. Cleaning up shop sucks (get it?), but this attachment makes it little easier.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V 5pc Cordless Combo Kit for $135 (12/3/15)

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (which also looks to be a season-long promo) is on this Ryobi 18v 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dremel Rotary Tool Kits (12/3/15)

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Looking for a new Dremel rotary tool set with lots of attachments and accessories? Check out today’s Deal of the Day (12/3/2015).

New Tools

More About The Bosch & Fein Starlock Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessory Interface

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

We learned a little bit more about the Bosch and Fein Starlock oscillating multi-tool accessory interface, mainly from this list of brand new oscillating tools.

Electrical Tools

We Love it, You Might Too: Extech EX330 Multimeter

Dec 3, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

This Extech EX330 digital multimeter is a fantastic beginner meter, or companion to a larger, heavier, or less portable meter. It might be everything you want or need on a multimeter. It’s also on sale for the holidays.

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