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Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t

Jul 22, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

So… let’s talk about OSHA’s air gun standards. If you’d like, you could follow along as I try to make sense of it for myself.

Drills & Drivers

New Bosch Hammer Drill (Corded), HD18-2

Jul 21, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new corded hammer drill, HD18-2, which is somewhat of a surprise given today’s cordless-centric atmosphere.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Coilhose Redi-Burst Pocket Blow Gun

Jul 21, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

The Redi-Burst is a teen tiny air blow gun that can be stored or carried practically anywhere.

Electrical Tools

Amprobe Deal: Spend $100 and Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card Plus Free Tools!

Jul 20, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Buy $100+ in new Amprobe tools and get a free Amazon gift card AND your choice of a free bonus tool.

Hand Tools

Your Kobalt Hand Tool Warranty Experience?

Jul 20, 2015 Stuart 175 Comments

Have you ever exchanged a Kobalt hand tool at Lowes under warranty? Was it an easy or frustrating experience?

News

SawStop Sues Bosch over new ReaXX Table Saw and its Flesh-Detection and Blade-Braking Tech

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 70 Comments

SawStop has sued Bosch and is trying to bar USA sales of the new ReaXX table saw, which features competing flesh-detection and blade braking technologies.

Safety

Your Favorite Hearing Protection When Work Gets Loud?

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

What kind of hearing protection do you prefer to wear when things get loud?

Electrical Tools

New Fluke Connect Current Clamp Meters for Low and High Measurement Ranges

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Fluke has added two new current meters to their line of Fluke Connect wireless test equipment, one with a 2000 A DC max current range, and the other optimized for 4-20 mA low current control signals.

Mechanics' Tools

New Gearwrench Screwdriver Handle Colors

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Gearwrench’s screwdriver lineup just got more colorful.

Cordless

MORE New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Tools – a Mag Drill, Super Hawg, SDS Max Hammer

Jul 16, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Our coverage of Milwaukee’s newest M18 Fuel brushless tools continues with a quick look at their new magnetic drill, Super Hole Hawg drills, and SDS Max rotary hammer.

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax Tool-Free Oscillating Multi-Tool 12V Starter Kit

Jul 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Ridgid has breathed new life into their JobMax modular tool system with a new tool-free oscillating multi-tool starter kit.

Tool Deals

It’s Amazon Prime Deal Day, with “More Deals than Black Friday!”

Jul 15, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

It’s Amazon Prime Deal Day! Hopefully there will be some great tool deals. What are you buying, or hoping to find on sale?

New Tools

Milwaukee One Key – What the Heck Could it Be?

Jul 15, 2015 Stuart 73 Comments

What do you think Milwaukee One Key is all about? What do you want it to be about?

Metalworking

Check Out this DIY Brass-Handled Metal Scriber Project

Jul 15, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

We came across a great tutorial that shows how to make your own scribing tool! What will you be inspired to make?

Drills & Drivers

Knife Edge Screwdriver Bit

Jul 15, 2015 Stuart 94 Comments

There’s a new modified Phillips screwdriver bit that is said to make traditional Phillips bits obsolete once and for all.

Cordless

New Makita Cordless LED Flashlights and Worklights

Jul 14, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita has come out with 3 new LED lighting products that can tackle a wide range of tasks. If you ask me, the 12V flashlight and lantern hybrid looks to the most creatively designed.

Editorial

Do You Use Your Smartphone or Tablet for Tool or Work Related Purposes?

Jul 14, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

There are so many new tool-related smartphone and tablet gadgets, gizmos, and apps these days. Are there any that you use?

Awesome & Cool

PB Swiss Tools Screwdriver Handle Magnet Set

Jul 13, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

How cool are these PB Swiss Tools mini screwdriver handle magnets!!

Drills & Drivers

A Intro to WoodOwl Drill Bits, and a Look at How They’re Made (in Japan)

Jul 13, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Do you use auger, auger-like, and self-feeding drill bits? You owe it yourself to read this intro about WoodOwl and their Japanese-made wood drilling bits!

Storage & Organization

Craftsman mini Plastic Tool Boxes are Perfected for Small Tool and Supply Kits

Jul 13, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

Craftsman’s mini plastic “truck boxes” are perfectly sized for portable auto tool kits, and they’re inexpensive too. Do you know of anything better?

Jason on New Dewalt ToughSystem Air Tank: “This is pretty smart, if you want users in your system make it as easy as possible. Especially since Milwaukee…”
Matt_T on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: “I figured you needed the existing 240V circuit for tools. You already know you need to run another circuit. And…”
Matt_T on Dewalt DCB615 15Ah Battery – Why its Cell Count and Configuration Matters: “1 string of 21700 vs 2 strings of 18650 is a wash on performance IME. The saw will likely perform…”
Stuart on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: “I already do use an extension cord. I have (1) 220V outlet, and 2 machines that use it. I’m considering…”
Stuart on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: “That one also has 16A typical load, and lacks wheels. $3500 is a bit much for a stopgap solution. I…”
Matt_T on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: “Running a 240V circuit would probably be faster than searching for the “best” 120V compromise. Just needs to land somewhere…”