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Mixed Feelings About a Small USA Manufacturer and New Overseas Licensing

Apr 19, 2017 Stuart 55 Comments

I find myself having mixed feelings about a premium USA brand’s decision to license their tools to an overseas manufacturer for international sales.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

One Day Deal: Lots of Nailers, Compressors, and Air Tools (4/19/17)

Apr 19, 2017 Stuart 6 Comments

There are some nailers, air compressors, and other air tools, on sale today only. Might be worth checking out.

Cordless

Worx HydroShot 20V Cordless Watering and Cleaning Tool

Apr 19, 2017 Benjamen 26 Comments

The Worx HydroShot Power Nozzle is a cordless watering and cleaning tool, and seems to be intended for many the same tasks you’d use a pressure washer for.

Tool Deals

HOT DEAL: Acme Tools Coupon 15% off $300+ (4/18/17)

Apr 18, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

Today only, save 15% off your $300+ Acme Tools order, with some exclusions.

Power Tool Accessories

Irwin Marples 10″ Combination Woodworking Saw Blade Review

Apr 17, 2017 Stuart 13 Comments

I believe I’ve found another general purpose 10″ combination woodworking blade to recommend!

Editorial

Dust Collector Purchasing Decision Woes

Apr 17, 2017 Stuart 59 Comments

Argh, I could really use a woodworking dust collector with 4″ port size, but lack the space!

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk and News, Mid-April 2017

Apr 14, 2017 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a bunch of tool talk to get you through the weekend.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max 5pc Cordless Combo, Corded Grinder 2-Pack, Rotary Hammer Bonus Set (4/14/17)

Apr 14, 2017 Stuart 1 Comment

There’s a Dewalt 5pc cordless combo kit on sale, today only, and also a grinder 2-pack, and rotary hammer and grinder bundle.

New Tools

New Milwaukee 52″ Mobile Workbench

Apr 13, 2017 Stuart 37 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new 52″ mobile work station, and I think I’d really love the new features.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt XP Tape Measure – is it Worth the Hype?

Apr 12, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new next-generation tape measure. With a tape in-hand, here’s what we think about it.

Editorial

How it’s Made (in the USA): Milwaukee Carbide-Toothed Sawzall AX Blade

Apr 12, 2017 Benjamen 11 Comments

In my recent tour of a Milwaukee Tool USA factory, I saw how a Sawzall AX with carbide teeth blade is made. Here’s an inside look!

Layout & Measuring

Hilti PD 5 Laser Distance Measuring Tool is Shaped Like a Candy Bar

Apr 11, 2017 Stuart 4 Comments

The Hilti PD 5 “Laser Range Meter” is a medium-range laser distance measuring tool with stick-shaped form factor.

Made in USA

New Dewalt Break-Away 2-in-1 Reciprocating Saw Blades

Apr 11, 2017 Stuart 23 Comments

Dewalt’s new break-away reciprocating saw blades look to do twice the work compared to ordinary blades.

New Tools

New Husky 60″ Mobile Workbench with Sliding Pegboard Back

Apr 10, 2017 Stuart 32 Comments

Husky has come out with a new 60″ mobile workbench with features I love about their other model, plus a new sliding pegboard back.

Cordless

Where are the Next-Generation Brushless Jig Saws for Woodworking?

Apr 10, 2017 Stuart 51 Comments

Sorry, we haven’t heard anything about a new premium brushless jig saw. Is there strong demand for such a tool?

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Nathan on How Dewalt Takes a Modular Approach to Cordless Tools: “I figured all of them did some form of modular engineering I would like to buy a grinder and a…”
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…”