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Knipex Mini Pliers Wrench and Cobra Pliers are Perfect for EDC!

Jun 26, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

These mini Knipex Pliers Wrench and Cobra pliers might be small, but they’re very useful and perfectly sized for an EDC or compact tool kit.

Editorial

A Couple of Words About Goldblatt Tools

Jun 26, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

Here are some things to know about Goldblatt Tools, a new ToolGuyd advertising partner and maker of some tools we’ve been reviewing and will review down the road.

New Tools

Knipex Flat Nose Gripping Pliers

Jun 25, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

These Knipex flat nose pliers have a huge gripping area!

Cordless

Reader Question: Milwaukee Cordless Hammer Drill, with Depth Control Rod?

Jun 24, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Pete wrote in with a great question – how to add adjustable depth control rod functionality to his Milwaukee cordless hammer drill?

Cordless

New Hitachi Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool

Jun 23, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a new brushless oscillating tool, and it’s designed with some interesting new features.

Made in USA

Incra Pushguard with Deflector Shield

Jun 23, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

This new Incra PushGuard push block is chock-full of added safety features.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Impact Driver

Jun 23, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Yes, there’s a new Milwaukee M12 cordless tool coming down the pipeline, and it’s a right angle impact driver.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Coming Soon: Milwaukee EDC Knives & FastBack III Utility Knife

Jun 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee is expanding their pocket knife category with new EDC models, and is refreshing some of their FastBack utility knives as well. Here’s a sneak peek!

Cordless

Milwaukee Steps it Up with New M18 6.0Ah and 9.Ah Battery Packs

Jun 22, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

Milwaukee is kicking things up a notch with new higher capacity M18 6.0Ah XC battery, and a new M18 High Demand 9.0Ah battery size.

Cordless

A First Look at the New 2nd-gen Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Drivers and Compact Impact Wrenches

Jun 21, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Here’s everything we could possibly tell you about the upcoming 2nd-generation Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact driver and compact impact wrenches.

Cordless

First-Look at the New Milwaukee 2nd-Gen M18 Fuel Brushless Drill (2703) and Hammer Drill (2704)

Jun 20, 2015 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s all you need to know about the new 2nd-gen Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless drill and hammer drill.

Editorial

Check it Out – Milwaukee Tool is Hiring (June 2015)

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee Tool is hiring, and yes, in the USA.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt Power Tools, Nailers, & Drill Bits for 2015

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

These are the final new tools Dewalt showed off at their 2015 new tool media event.

New Tools

For Your Enjoyment: 15 Photos from Milwaukee’s 2015 New Tool Show

Jun 19, 2015 Stuart 30 Comments

We’re hard at work putting together deep first-look previews of Milwaukee’s latest and greatest tools that will be coming out in 2015 and 2016. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this teaser!

Awesome & Cool

Woodpeckers OneTime Tool: DelVe Square (Order by July 6th, 2015)

Jun 18, 2015 Benjamen 30 Comments

The new Woodpeckers DelVe Square, a OneTime tool with limited ordering window, will change your life. Or maybe not. Looks to be a good quality and well-featured square for woodworking and higher precision applications.

Hand Tools

Another Reader Joins the PB Swiss Owner’s Club!

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Another reader has walked down the irreversible path of PB Swiss Tools ownership. Will you be next?

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Gearwrench or Craftsman Sockets?

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

A reader needs your help! He is looking to buy 1/4″ and 3/8″ sockets sets and is trying to decide between Craftsman and Gearwrench. I think Gearwrench would be better – which brand would you recommend?

Cordless

Give Me FUEL, Give Me Fire… Milwaukee M18 Fuel Refresh Teaser

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 31 Comments

Here is a juicy taste of some of the new cordless power tools Milwaukee is soon bringing to market. More details to come!

Hammers & Mallets

Best Hammers for DIY and Home Use on a Budget?

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

It’s hammer time! Which hammer would you recommend to a DIYer or new homeowner who’s unsure of what they might need?

Cordless

When Will Dewalt Come Out With More Brushless Tools?

Jun 16, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

I asked Dewalt about their brushless cordless power tool roadmap, and this is what they said.

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