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Deal: Snappy 5pc Essentials Set $15, 11/04/15 Only

Nov 4, 2015 Benjamen 1 Comment

This Snappy 5pc “Essentials” drill and driver but kit is on sale for $15, today only (11/04/15). It includes two countersink drills, a self centering bit, and two driver bits.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Needle-Tipped Dispensing Bottle for Precision Oiling

Nov 4, 2015 Benjamen 18 Comments

Need to dispense oil, solvent adhesives, or other fluids in a very precise and controlled manner? An applicator bottle with flat dispensing needle might do the trick.

Knives

Reader Question: How to Open Really Thick Cardboard Boxes?

Nov 4, 2015 Stuart 25 Comments

Are there any hand or power tools for opening really thick cardboard boxes?

Cordless

Sneak Peek: Dewalt Next-Generation 20V Max Brushless Drill and Hammer Drill

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

Here is a first look at Dewalt’s new next-generation compact 20V Max brushless drill and hammer drill!

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2nd-Gen Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Kit!!

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Check out this hot pricing on Milwaukee’s latest M18 Fuel brushless hammer drill and impact driver kit!

Cordless

Home Depot 2015 Holiday Cordless Combo Kit $100 and $150 Savings Promo

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless combo kit? Home Depot’s new holiday promo can save you some serious dough!

Pliers

Irwin’s Awesome Max-Leverage “PowerSlot” Cutters are on Sale, Upgrade Now!

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Irwin’s Max Leverage PowerSlot action diagonal cutters are included in Amazon’s 20% off holiday promo, making now a great time for you to try them out.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deal: Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool for $30

Nov 3, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Leatherman’s Skeletool is on sale at a fantastically low price, but it might require waiting or some legwork. Update: Deal is now available online!

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Impact Driver w/ 3 Speeds and Normal Chuck

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dewalt’s next-generation 20V Max brushless impact driver.

New Tools

Kobalt Self-Adjusting Compound Leverage Parallel Jaw Pliers

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new self-adjusting, compound leverage, and parallel jawed pliers.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M18 Drill Kit is Back at $99

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

It’s baaaack: Milwaukee’s M18 2606 drill/driver kit is on sale again, for just $99. The catch? It only comes with one Li-ion battery.

Hand Tools

Irwin Holiday Promotion: 20% Select Tools at Amazon

Nov 2, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

Over at Amazon save 20% off select Irwin and Lenox Tools, thru the end of the year. There are actually some decent hand tool buys eligible for this promo!

Test & Measurement

Amazon Deal of the Day: Etekcity IR Thermometers for Even Cheaper (11/2/15)

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day features a trio of inexpensive IR thermometers.

Tool Deals

Harbor Freight Black Friday 2015

Nov 2, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s what everyone is saying are Harbor Freight’s 2015 Black Friday sales flyer ad scans.

Tool Deals

It Has Begun: Some Holiday 2015 Tool Deals Started Today

Nov 1, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a quick rundown of Amazon’s early Holiday 2015 tool deals!

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Power Tools for the 2015 Holiday Season

Oct 30, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a quick look at several new Ryobi 18V One+ cordless tools and a new accessory set. The new cordless tools include a hand vac with built-in charger, inflator, random orbit sander, and Bluetooth radio.

ToolGuyd Favorites

Have You Seen Our Super Awesome Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? You Can Help Out with Volume 2!

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

Have you seen our Ultimate Tool Gift Guide? What do you think of it, and do you have a favorite tool that would be right at home in Volume 2?

Cordless

18V Cordless Drill Preferences – is a 3/8″ Chuck a Deal Breaker?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Would you buy an 18V or 20V Max cordless drill if it had a 3/8″ chuck size instead of 1/2″?

Power Tool Accessories

Which Miter Gauge Upgrade for a Table Saw or Router Table?

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

John’s looking for some miter gauge recommendations to replace the dinky one that came with his portable table saw.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Kobalt Master Screwdriver Bit Set

Oct 29, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

This new Kobalt screwdriver bit set comes with 100 screwdriver bits of (almost?) all types and sizes.

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