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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.

Accessories

Ullman Screw and Nut Starters

Jun 16, 2015 Benjamen 10 Comments

Do you drop a lot of screws or struggle to get them started? Using one of these screw starters might help with that.

Editorial

Milwaukee New Tools for 2015 Riddle and Predictions

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 65 Comments

Milwaukee is set to announce a slew of new tools later this week. They sent us a riddle that we need your help to figure out!

Hammers & Mallets

Dewalt Mechanics & Hand Tools Update – New for 2015

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Ready or not, here is a quick sneak peek of all of Dewalt’s new mechanics tools and hand tools that will be coming out in the second half of 2015.

Electrical Tools

Orbis Angled Pliers and Cutters

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

While not a full review, I’ve got plenty of good (and not so good) things to say about these Orbis angled pliers.

Drills & Drivers

Milwaukee M12 Drill Kit and Bluetooth Speaker Bundle, + 3 Other M12 Deals

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

I was wrapping up my Ridgid Pro tool box combo deal post when I somehow found myself staring at a deal on Milwaukee’s M12 drill/driver kit. For a limited time, probably expiring on or before Father’s Day or when supplies run out, they’re offering an M12 drill kit and Bluetooth speaker for just $129. Milwaukee’s M12 Bluetooth speaker is […]

Storage & Organization

Sweet Savings on a Ridgid Pro Toolbox Combo

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Get a full stack of Ridgid Pro toolboxes for just $98!

Cordless

Sneak Peek of New Dewalt Cordless Tools for 2015

Jun 12, 2015 Stuart 70 Comments

Here is a sneak peek at all of the new cordless tools Dewalt showed off at their 2015 media event.

Clamps

6 Bessey 6″ Clutch-Style Bar Clamps for $24.88

Jun 12, 2015 Benjamen 15 Comments

In short supply of short 6-inch clamps? Here’s a “special buy” for (6) packs of Bessey clutch-style bar clamps.

Pliers

Do You Want to Win a Knipex Pliers Wrench?

Jun 11, 2015 Stuart 47 Comments

Have you been pining to try Knipex’s Pliers Wrench? Enter our giveaway and you can win one for your toolbox or a mini one for your EDC tool kit.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

Giveaway: Up to $75 in Free Tools from KC Tool!

Jun 10, 2015 Stuart 213 Comments

We’ve partnered with KC Tool to bring you another “pick your prize” giveaway, where you tell us what you want to win!

Editorial

A Little Bit of Everything: Tool Deals, a Round Table Tool Talk Video, and a Sneak Peek of New Dewalt Tools

Jun 10, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

This post has got it all: tool deals, a round table Tool Talk video, and a sneak peek at Dewalt’s latest tool innovations! There’s also even a reader’s question for you to answer!

Clamps

Woodpeckers X-Mat Assembly System

Jun 10, 2015 Benjamen 5 Comments

Woodpeckers X-Mat System can be added to any workbench to tackle a wide range of clamping, assembly, and workholding needs.

Electrical Tools

Giveaway: Klein Non-Contact Voltage Testers with Built-in Flashlight

Jun 9, 2015 Stuart 190 Comments

We’re giving away (5) of Klein Tools’ new non-contact voltage testers. Even if you don’t do electrical work, it’s got a handy LED flashlight built right in!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

5 Unavoidable Nuisances of a Compressed Air System

Jun 8, 2015 Stuart 36 Comments

Boy, do pneumatic and compressed air system components really bug me sometimes.

Rotary Tools

Deal of the Day: Dremel 4000 Rotary Tool Kit (6/8/2015)

Jun 8, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

Over at Amazon, this Dremel 4000 series rotary tool kit is on sale for just $60, today only (6/8/2015).

Precision Tools

Wiha Micro Bit Screwdriver Review

Jun 8, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

I took the Wiha 75093 micro bit screwdriver set for a [very precise and controlled] spin, and liked what I saw.

Pliers

KC Tool Deal of the Day: Gedore Angled Pliers (6/5/2015)

Jun 5, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

This is the last of our pre-arranged tool deals with KC Tool: awesome-looking Gedore angled pliers for a hair less than $30.

Cordless

Dewalt’s “Built in the USA” Campaign: Marketing BS or the Real Deal?

Jun 4, 2015 Stuart 79 Comments

I had the pleasure of touring a Dewalt cordless power tool assembly plant right here in the USA, and it answered a question I’ve been asking myself for quite some time.

Awesome & Cool

Cool Finds at the 2015 Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire

Jun 4, 2015 Benjamen 7 Comments

Here are some of the coolest things you would have seen at the MSP mini Maker Faire this weekend.

Jason on New Dewalt ToughSystem Air Tank: “Yep I read this while multi tasking and missed that part. Maybe a real compressor would vibrate too much for…”
Jim on New Dewalt ToughSystem Air Tank: “$500 seems awfully expensive for what you get. No compressor, no motor, just a tank, a regulator and a ToughSystem…”
isosceles on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: “It’s funny you bought it at an auction – I asked about yours because I am in the habit of…”
Big Richard on New Dewalt ToughSystem Air Tank: “For fellow Midwesterner’s, this has always satisfied my needs – https://www.menards.com/main/tools/air-compressors/masterforce-reg-10-gallon-portable-air-tank/9001042/p-1536042526173-c-12910.htm”
Stuart on I’m Also Looking at the Grizzly Wall-Mount Cyclone Dust Collector: ““Best to have it now” There is no “now,” there’s “maybe in 6 months,” and that can easily turn into…”
fred on New Dewalt ToughSystem Air Tank: “Rolair’s 10gal version sells for a few dollars less ($166) at Acme: https://www.acmetools.com/rolair-10-gallon-225-psi-portable-reserve-air-tank-with-four-1-4in-couplers-airkegplus/662865012545.html”