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Cordless

Big Dewalt FlexVolt Savings – Today Only! 3/21/17

Mar 21, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

One-day only, save big bucks on select (most) Dewalt FlexVolt tools or kits.

Screwdrivers

Wera Square #2 Screwdriver Deal

Mar 20, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

This Wera square #2 screwdriver is on sale now, for under $4.50.

Editorial

Buying Online – When to Spend More?

Mar 20, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

I’ve learned to value customer service, shipping competency, and pre-and post-purchase support, and will spend more to get it. Do you?

News

Stanley Black & Decker Pledges to Bring Craftsman Tool Production Back to USA

Mar 17, 2017 Stuart 93 Comments

Stanley Black & Decker has completed their purchase of the Craftsman tool brand. Here are a few important things to know.

Cordless

Hitachi 18V Brushless Band Saw

Mar 17, 2017 Stuart 4 Comments

Hitachi’s coming out with a new brushless cordless band saw that looks to fit in between competitors’ compact and deep-cutting models.

Cordless

Which Cordless Tools Will You Upgrade to in 2017?

Mar 16, 2017 Stuart 89 Comments

Which cordless tools will you be upgrading to this year?

Tool Deals

Dewalt Coupons at Acme Tool, March 2017

Mar 15, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

We came across an OK Dewalt coupon promo, good for up to 10% off your order, depending on how much you spend.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal-Cutting Circular Saw (2782)

Mar 14, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Milwaukee’s coming out with a new M18 Fuel brushless metal-cutting circular saw.

DIY Projects

Dewalt LED Flashlight Heads Available via Surplus Electronics Shop

Mar 14, 2017 Stuart 39 Comments

Ooh, a bunch of Dewalt DCL040 LED flashlight heads. What shall I do with them? You can buy your own at $2.50 apiece.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V and 12V Multi-Voltage Battery Charger

Mar 13, 2017 Stuart 45 Comments

Bosch has a new multi-voltage 12V and 18V multi-voltage battery charger out now, in Europe.

News

Hitachi Power Tools and Metabo Bought by USA-Based KKR Private Equity Firm

Mar 13, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Metabo and Hitachi Power Tools were purchased by a USA-based private equity firm.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a cordless hot glue gun.

Cordless

Hitachi 18V Brushless Hammer Drill (DV18DBL2)

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 17 Comments

Hitachi has come out with a very powerful 18V brushless hammer drill that also features anti-kickback protection.

New Tools

New Hitachi Table Saw with Roll Stand

Mar 9, 2017 Stuart 43 Comments

Here’s a new well-featured portable table saw by Hitachi.

Accessories

Giottos Rocket Air Blaster, a Squeezable Dust-Clearing Blower

Mar 9, 2017 Benjamen 18 Comments

The Giottos Rocket Air Blaster is a hand-powered air blower for clearing dust off of lenses and other delicate surfaces.

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