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Editorial

I Wish Advertised Load Ratings Were More Transparent

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 27 Comments

I’ve been thinking about advertised load ratings recently.

Editorial

Wera Pozidriv Screwdriver – Perfect for Assembling IKEA Furniture

Jan 4, 2018 Stuart 63 Comments

Oh Wera Pozidriv screwdriver, how I love thee.

Grinders & Sanders

Metabo Rat Tail Braking Angle Grinder Recall

Jan 3, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Some Metabo rat tail braking grinders are being recalled due to a faulty trigger switch that can lock on.

Cordless

This Black & Decker Slide-on Charger Shorted Out

Jan 2, 2018 Benjamen 32 Comments

One of our Black & Decker cup chargers shorted out at both ends.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Hitachi Ultra-Quiet 1 Gallon Air Compressor

Jan 2, 2018 Stuart 19 Comments

Hitachi has a new ultra-quiet air compressor, coming soon.

Editorial

Every New Tool I Bought From Amazon in 2017

Dec 30, 2017 Stuart 63 Comments

Boy did I buy a lot of random tools and supplies from Amazon this year. Here’s a look at what I bought, and why.

Editorial

I’m Not Sure Why, But I am Interested in Knives

Dec 29, 2017 Stuart 62 Comments

Somehow I took up an interest in knives, and I think I’ve even become a collector.

DIY & Home

Rockler Bluetooth Speaker Kit

Dec 29, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Did you ever want to build your own Bluetooth speaker but didn’t want to think about speaker selection or the electronics aspect?

Knives

Spyderco Para 3 Folding Knife – a New USA-Made Favorite

Dec 28, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a quick preview of the Spyderco Para 3 folding knife.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit (12/28/17)

Dec 28, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

Today’s HD deal of the day features a Ryobi 8-tool cordless power tool combo kit.

Made in USA

RaptorLoc – a New Modular Workholding and 3rd Hand System

Dec 27, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

Meet RaptorLoc, a new brand of Maker-made work holding products and accessories.

Storage & Organization

Deal of the Day: Pelican Cases (12/26/17)

Dec 26, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

A selection of Pelican cases is on sale, today only!

Editorial

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 24, 2017 Stuart 35 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Mechanics' Tools

Deals: Dewalt 108pc Mechanics Tool Set for $60, 172pc for $85

Dec 23, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Here are some end-of-the-year Dewalt mechanics tool set deals.

Knives

Deal: Mora Chisel Knife

Dec 22, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

This Mora chisel knife has an unusual design. It caught my attention when I noticed it in a list of last-minute holiday tool deals.

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Jonathan OAF on Hot Deals: PRO Tools at Lower Prices than Ryobi: “Toolguyd educated me about Metabo HPT’s Cordless router. Since buying the 1st, I got a second router, beltsander, drill/impact set,…”
Clay on Hot Deals: PRO Tools at Lower Prices than Ryobi: “I got that saw for $90 (on sale when they were $100) and it has been great. I also use…”
Jeremy on Hot Deals: PRO Tools at Lower Prices than Ryobi: “Metabo tools are great. I have a small air compressor for filling up tires and what not and the 10″…”
Stuart on Dewalt 8V Gyro Cordless Screwdriver Appears to be Back!: “Thanks for the update! Ugh. Nobody has gotten back to me with answers yet. Did you order recently or earlier…”