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Cool Tool: Compact Bolt Cutters with Folding Handles

Mar 26, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could fit longer bolt cutters in your tool bag? Well, with these compact folding-handle cutters, you can!

Clamps

Sjobergs Smart Vise Adds a Portable Worktop and Vise to Any Bench or Table

Mar 26, 2015 Benjamen 5 Comments

The Sjobergs’ Smart Vise is a tidy and sturdy-looking portable woodworking workbench.

New Tools

New Crescent Bull Bar Indexing Prying Bar

Mar 26, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

Crescent’s newest prying bar – the Bull Bar – has a forked-bladed and indexable prying head that they say does the job cleaner, easier, and faster than ordinary pry bars.

Hand Tools

The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver

Mar 25, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Strap wrenches are mighty problem solvers. If you’ve used one before, you’ll probably agree. Don’t have one? Here are a couple of options to consider.

Accessories

Rockler T-Track Work Stops

Mar 24, 2015 Stuart 2 Comments

Accessorize your woodworking T-track setup with these newish Rockler work stops.

Websites & Resources

Interest in Craftsman vs. Harbor Freight and 5 Years of Change

Mar 24, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

We revisited a Google Trend comparison between Craftsman and Harbor Freight. 5-1/2 years makes a huge difference!

Announcements & Updates

Mail Bag: Site Feedback, Craftsman Wrench Roll with Free Wrenches, and Klein Model Numbers

Mar 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

We love readers’ compliments, criticisms, and questions. This post has a little of each.

Reader Question

What’s the Difference Between a Thermal Imaging Camera and Imaging Thermometer?

Mar 23, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

What’s the difference between a thermal imaging camera and imaging thermometer? Aside from cost, the two types of devices are designed to be used in different ways.

Cordless

New for Preorder: Ridgid Gen5X Combo, Dewalt Brushless Screwgun, & Bosch 12V Vac

Mar 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Looking to buy a Ridgid Gen5X combo kit, Dewalt brushless screwgun, or Bosch 12V vac? They might not be immediately available yet, but they’re available for ordering so you can get in line.

Tool Deals

Get Ready: Buy Veritas Woodworking Tools, Get Free Bonus Lee Valley Gift Cards

Mar 20, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Get your wallets ready – Lee Valley is holding a special Veritas Bonus Even promo next week, where you can get 15% back in gift cards with $100+ Veritas product purchases. There are a few exclusions.

New Tools

Watch this Video: Bosch REAXX GTS1041A Safety Table Saw

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s some promo footage of the new Bosch REAXX flesh-detecting and (hopefully) finger-saving portable table saw.

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Facom tools? Here’s our experience with them.

Cordless

It’s Official: New Bosch Brushless Impact Driver and Wrenches

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are some early details on Bosch’s new 12V Max and 18V cordless brushless impact tools

Cordless

New Bosch Thermal Imaging Camera and “Thermo Detector”

Mar 18, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Bosch’s new thermal imaging camera and “thermo detector.”

Storage & Organization

Pegboard with Bungee Cord?

Mar 17, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about pairing bungee cord with pegboard?

New Tools

This just in – Bosch is coming out with a new portable saw – the ReaXX GTS1041A – that is engineered with flesh-detection technology to help keep users end the day with as many fingers, hands, and limbs that they started it with.

Accessories

GardenSharp Tool Sharpener

Mar 16, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

Spring is nearly here. This AccuSharp sharpener will help you get your lawn & garden tools ready for another season of use.

Accessories

New Rockler Auto-Locking T-Track Clamps

Mar 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

These new Rockler T-track clamps are handy additions to any T-track clamping or jig setup.

Shop Essentials

Size Matters. How Big Should a Workbench Be?

Mar 13, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

How big should a workbench be?

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Rotary Hammer

Mar 13, 2015 Stuart 38 Comments

Here’s a quick sneak peek at a new Ryobi 18V One+ rotary hammer that might be coming out soon.

Wes on Hart Tools are Leaving Walmart – What Comes Next?: ““The discontinuation of the HART business further supports our ability to deliver our medium-term internal profitability objectives with additional potential…”
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Alex Burrows on Hart Tools are Leaving Walmart – What Comes Next?: “Hear me out… Walmart makes a deal with Chervon to bring Skil and Flex to Walmart! That gives wlamrt top…”
Rich on I Almost Bought a Rikon Midi Lathe (and Still Might): “Gotcha — I think that prices the Shopsmith out of the “reasonable” range, as they’re $3,500 new. (US made tools…”
ElectroAtletico on Hart Tools are Leaving Walmart – What Comes Next?: “Translation: TTI is shutting off the oxygen to “HART””
David.A on Hart Tools are Leaving Walmart – What Comes Next?: “I remember prior to Hart entering Walmart when Skil and Black & Decker would compete and exchange positions every couple…”