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Grinders & Sanders

A First-Time Festool Owner’s Impression of the Pro 5 LTD Random Orbital Sander

Jul 21, 2017 Benjamen 26 Comments

I compared the Festool Pro 5 LTD sander vs the Bosch ROS20VSC when preparing some wood for a project.

Awesome & Cool

Super Secret New Bluetooth Tool, What Next?

Jul 21, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Hopefully this gives you a good laugh. Happy Friday!

Cordless

New Makita 18V LED Headlamp with Belt Clip Battery Adapter

Jul 20, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has a new LED headlamp with belt-clippable 18V power source. The USA version looks to be aimed at hard hat use.

News

Opposition to CPSC Rulemaking on Table Saws and SawStop-Like Tech is DOOMED

Jul 20, 2017 Stuart 86 Comments

There’s less than 1 week left for public comments to the CPSC’s proposed rulemaking, which would require new table saws to feature SawStop-like active injury avoidance tech.

DIY & Home

“New DIYer” Tool Kit and Giveaway Buying has Begun

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 74 Comments

Work has begun on an upcoming DIYer and Homeowner tool kit editorial and giveaway!

Editorial

A Crooked Shop so Shockingly Bad I Had to Share

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

I received a spammy “let’s work together” email from a retailer that turned out to be the most rotten store I’ve ever seen.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

A New Makita 18V Cordless Pin Nailer (XTP02Z)

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless 23 gauge pin nailer.

New Tools

New Porter Cable Miter Saw Folds Over for Compact Storage

Jul 18, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

Porter Cable has come out with a unique miter saw that folds over for more compact storage.

New Tools

Bosch Custom Case System – Modular Drill and Screwdriver Bit Storage

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new Custom Case System for organizing hex-shanked drilling and driving bits.

Hammers & Mallets

Crescent Indexing Claw Hammer

Jul 17, 2017 Stuart 26 Comments

Crescent is coming out with an indexing head demo hammer, similar to the Craftsman Flex hammer that we feel okay about.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Combo Kit, M18 Fuel Sliding Miter Saw with Stand Bundle (7/14/2017)

Jul 14, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

There are some Milwaukee M18 bundles on sale, today only.

Storage & Organization

Nanuk Equipment Cases

Jul 14, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Nanuk cases look to be competitive Pelican-like equipment cases for protecting your sensitive gear.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M18 Radius Site Light with One-Key

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee’s come out with new M18 Radius LED Site Lights that are powered by 2 battery packs.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Cordless Blower

Jul 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Bosch’s new 18V cordless blower features a “debris collection tube.” Do you know what it could be for?

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Deals: Bare Drill for $35, Drill and Impact Kit Plus Bonus 6.0Ah Battery for $150

Jul 12, 2017 Benjamen 16 Comments

Two Milwaukee M12 deals: a bare drill/driver for $35, and an M12 drill and impact driver kit with free 6.0Ah battery for $150.

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