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New Milwaukee Miter Saw Stand is Smaller and Lighter (Thank Goodness!!)

May 1, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee has a new miter saw stand.

Porter Cable Has Not Come Out With Any New Tools Lately

May 1, 2017 Stuart 44 Comments

I haven’t seen anything new come out of Porter Cable lately. Are they working on something BIG, or has the fire gone out?

Cordless

Ryobi One+ SCORE Wireless Speaker System

Apr 28, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a first look at the new Ryobi SCORE 18V One+ wireless speaker system!

Saws

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Table Saw with Stand (4/28/17)

Apr 28, 2017 Stuart 15 Comments

Today only, there’s a good sale on a Dewalt table saw and folding stand bundle.

Cordless

Dewalt Deals of the Day (4/27/2017)

Apr 27, 2017 Stuart 1 Comment

Here are a few “deal of the day” Dewalt bundles that are worth a quick look.

Cordless

HOT Deal: Buy a Dewalt 20V Max Starter Kit, Get 2 FREE Bare Tools, Plus BONUS Savings

Apr 27, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

There is a great Dewalt 20V Max deal going on right now.

Layout & Measuring

Izzy Swan Straddle Square

Apr 26, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

Izzy Swan partnered with a USA manufacturer to make his new multi-functional straddle square.

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 and M12 Vehicle Charger

Apr 25, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 and M12 charger that plugs into your car’s 12V charging port, for charging on the go.

New Tools

Makita Aluminum Groove Cutter CA5000X

Apr 25, 2017 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita’s new groove cutter looks to make short work of bending aluminum composite panels at right angles.

New Tools

New Craftsman Impact Screwdriver Set

Apr 24, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Sears has come out with new Craftsman impact screwdrivers that can help loosen up stuck screws.

Reader Question

Reader Question: Broken Screwdriver Tips?

Apr 24, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

How many slotted screwdrivers have you broken? Phillips? Other styles?

Power Tools

Cutech Tool 6-Inch Spiral Cutter Benchtop Jointer (Have You Ever Heard of This Brand?)

Apr 23, 2017 Stuart 39 Comments

I have my eyes on a Cutech 6-inch benchtop jointer, but have never heard of the brand and am wondering if a larger machine is worth the footprint in my small workspace.

Editorial

How Tall Do You Like Your Workbench and Other Stuff?

Apr 21, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

How tall do you like your workbench? Table saw? Bench vise? Any other equipment you use frequently?

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Underhood LED Worklight for Automotive Work

Apr 21, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Say hello to Milwaukee’s newest cordless automotive worklight.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (4/20/17)

Apr 20, 2017 Stuart 14 Comments

Today only, save big on this Dewalt 20V Max brushless drill and impact driver kit.

Stuart on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “Similarly, you will often see strong resemblances between drills, impact drivers, and compact impact wrenches. Sometimes even brands’ basic work…”
Stuart on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “In theory. But in practice, that adds bulk, complexity, and cost for the user that just wants one tool. The…”
Stuart on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “That’s a modular tool. These are not modular tools, but seem to have been developed by means of a modular…”
reflector on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “To be really fair here if you look at most tool companies they tend to use angle/die grinders as the…”
TonyT on This is the Cheapest Pen I’ll Use – Uniball 207 Gel: “There are quick drying pens for lefties. MT_Noob recommenda the Sarasa (which is a good pen), for more ideas Jetpens…”
JH on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “be interesting if you could get all 4 heads separately like the 20V max screwdriver with interchangeable heads now that…”