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Laurel and Hardy Crazy Woodworking Shop Antics (Video)

Mar 12, 2015 Stuart 2 Comments

Eager for a 20 minute break? Here’s an amusing Laurel & Hardy episode where the comedic duo work in a woodworking shop.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Combo w/ FREE Bonus 4.0Ah Battery or Sawzall!

Mar 12, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s the scoop on two new special M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver combos that come with your choice of a free XC battery pack or Sawzall reciprocating saw.

Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Sheet Metal Tools: Tinner Snips, a Seamer, and a Crimper

Mar 11, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with some new tinner snips and sheet metal forming tools. Some sport classic designs, while others have some innovative and appealing features.

Drills & Drivers

Schroeder Hand Drill – a Modern Old School Tool for Boring Small Holes

Mar 11, 2015 Benjamen 20 Comments

Sometimes drilling a hole doesn’t require power tools. This Schroeder hand drill is small, but capable – and often preferred – for drilling smaller holes in wood.

Editorial

What Do You Think About Craftsman and Sears? Your Voice WILL Be Heard!

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 177 Comments

Got something to say about Craftsman and Sears’, with respect anything about their tools? Now’s the time, and here’s the place.

Announcements & Updates

Massive Site Layout Changes are Coming

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 41 Comments

Changes to the ToolGuyd look and feel are a-coming.

Editorial

Oops… Correction – PB Swiss Twisters are $66 and $70 – Does That Change Your Mind?

Mar 10, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

PB Swiss’s Twister ratcheting screwdrivers are a lot cheaper by themselves then as part of their $150 sets. Are you all still uninterested in seeing these reviewed?

Editorial

How to Become a Tool Reviewer, Blogger, or YouTuber

Mar 9, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

So, you want to be a tool blogger, reviewer, or YouTuber? Here are a couple of frequently asked questions and answers.

Screwdrivers

PB Swiss Twister Ratcheting Screwdriver – Review Requested?

Mar 9, 2015 Stuart 32 Comments

Do you want to see a review of the PB Swiss Twister ratcheting screwdriver? If there’s enough demand, I’ll pony up the $150 to get my hands on one.

Flashlights & Worklights

Big Ass Light Garage & Shop LED Fixtures

Mar 9, 2015 Stuart 44 Comments

Big Ass Lights are exactly what you might think – huge output LED light fixtures.

Editorial

Random Facom Tool Photo

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a photo of a neat wrench, and a bunch of casual words discussing its context.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Problem Solver: PB Swiss Tools Stubby Hex Keys

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

PB Swiss Tools stubby hex keys have short angled straight tips and precise ball ends, and are high quality problem solvers.

Cordless

Hands On Review of the Ryobi ONE+ Hand Vac

Mar 6, 2015 Benjamen 34 Comments

We reviewed Ryobi’s 18V One+ hand vac. It’s not perfect, but it’s handy and quite inexpensive at $25.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Really Right Stuff MTX Multi-Tool Driver is a Photographer’s Companion

Mar 5, 2015 Stuart 4 Comments

The Really Right Stuff MTX multi-tool screwdriver is a USA-made (except the bits) companion for photographers, videographers, and pros in similar industries.

Layout & Measuring

The “Squid,” a Woodworking Centering Punch

Mar 5, 2015 Benjamen 10 Comments

The Squid is a simple and effective-looking way to accurately and quickly find the center of cylindrical, square, and rectangular wood workpieces.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

This Swiss-Made Folding Pocket Ruler Costs $6 and is Totally Awesome!

Mar 4, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

I’ve got a new super-compact LongLife Swiss-made 3-foot folding ruler, and it’s definitely worth the $6 I paid for it.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Do You Have a Favorite Pen, Pencil, Marker, or Other Writing Tool?

Mar 4, 2015 Stuart 54 Comments

Tell us about your favorite writing tools! If you don’t have one, maybe some of our favorites or reader comments will give you ideas.

DIY & Home

Miter Aid: A Tool for Accurately Measuring Mitered Trim

Mar 3, 2015 Benjamen 12 Comments

The Trim Clip Miter Aid is a simple accessory that looks to make it far easier to measure out and cut wood trim.

New Tools

New Amprobe BAT-250, a Cheap and Easy Battery Tester

Mar 3, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Amprobe has come out with a new updated battery tester.

Cordless

Buy This Makita 18V Drill and Impact Driver Combo, Get a Free Spare Battery Pack

Mar 3, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Buy Makita’s new $229 drill and impact driver combo kit, get a free spare 3.0Ah battery pack.

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