ToolGuyd | Tool Reviews, Deals, Industry News

Editorial

Dear Milwaukee Tool, Thanks for the “Free Tool with Shockwave Accessories” Rebate!

Sep 19, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

I don’t see any public mention of this Shockwave accessories rebate, but it’s definitely worth a look.

Books, Magazines, & Videos

Book Review: The Total Inventor’s Manual by Sean Michael Ragan

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

It’s not every day that I can say “I’m friends with the author, and really enjoyed this book.”

New Tools

New Stanley Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set

Sep 18, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

It looks like Stanley will have some new Diamond Tip screwdrivers out soon.

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless Vacuum

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Porter Cable’s new cordless vac.

Cordless

Harbor Freight Looks to Make Serious Push into Pro Tool Market

Sep 15, 2017 Stuart 201 Comments

How did this happen, for me to be excited about Harbor Freight Tools?

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Power-Assisted Dolly and Wheelbarrow

Sep 14, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Makita has come out with a new brushless power-assisted flat dolly and wheelbarrow.

New Tools

Worx Sidekick Work Table

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

The Worx Sidekick is a folding and collapsible compact work table that looks like it might be handy for a wide range of tasks.

Knives

X-Acto Basic Precision Knife Set

Sep 13, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

This X-Acto hobby knife set looks to be a good deal.

New Tools

Stanley FatMax DiamondGrip Pliers

Sep 12, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Stanley FatMax has come out with new specially-coated pliers that they say provide up to 40% more grip.

Layout & Measuring

Accu-Gage Dial Tire Gauge Review

Sep 12, 2017 Benjamen 43 Comments

The Accu-Gage is an affordable tire pressure gauge with analog dial and bleeder valve for under $10.

Cordless

New Makita XDT131 18V Budget Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Sep 11, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita has come out with a new budget-priced brushless impact driver kit.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Kit for $149 (9/11/2017)

Sep 11, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

This Dewalt 20V Max brushless drill and impact driver combo kit is on sale today only for $149.

Accessories

All of the New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event

Sep 8, 2017 Benjamen 53 Comments

Here is a quick look at all of the new Dewalt tools we saw at their 2017 media event in Nashville.

Accessories

Here’s Your Cordless Cork Popper

Sep 8, 2017 Stuart 6 Comments

I can’t find a corkscrew hex bit, but here are 2 powered versions I know of.

Accessories

TEC Accessories BOT-L-BIT Bottle Opener Hex Bit

Sep 7, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

The TEC Accessories BOT-L-BIT turns your screwdriver bit holder into a bottle opener! It can do some other stuff too.

Stuart on PB Swiss Upgraded their Premium Screwdrivers: “PB Swiss Tools has informed me that you are incorrect about several things. They said: ExxonMobil indeed sold Santoprene to…”
EBT on There’s Been a Surge in Fractal Vises: “Same here! Watched HTR’s video on it and was like, WHAT IS THAT? Really cool antique but not practical for…”
MM on There’s Been a Surge in Fractal Vises: “This could just as easily be a reply to Rick below. I think “fancy mechanical widgets to look at” is…”
Fly Fisher on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “So close and yet so far. I jumped on the Hitachi 18v line early on and not disappointed in any…”
mark w on There’s Been a Surge in Fractal Vises: “These days if I see a ton of Instagram ads for a product, I assume that is the company with…”
Rick on There’s Been a Surge in Fractal Vises: “I think the marketing departments for all these vises need to do a complete rethink. Firstly, very few people have…”