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New White Kobalt 41″ Tool Chest Combo

Feb 27, 2017 Benjamen 30 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new 41″ tool storage combo in white, and there are several other new colors if you’re willing to spend [a lot] more.

Cordless

Bosch 12V FlexiClick Drill Driver US Launch Update

Feb 24, 2017 Stuart 28 Comments

Some things have changed about Bosch’s US version of the 12V FlexiClick modular drill/driver.

Cordless

New Dewalt 40V Max Backpack Blower, and an Incredible Deal

Feb 24, 2017 Stuart 36 Comments

Here’s some quick info on Dewalt’s new 40V Max brushless backpack blower, which is inexplicably on sale at Amazon for $300 less than elsewhere.

New Tools

New Milwaukee 3/8″ Drive, Swivel-Head Ratchet and Socket Set

Feb 24, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new swivel head ratchet and socket set, aimed at contractors and priced at $70 for SAE or metric sets.

Cordless

Bosch 12V FlexiClick 5-in-1 Drill Driver

Feb 23, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Look what’ll soon be coming to town – a Bosch 12V FlexiClick multi-head drill/driver!

Hammers & Mallets

New Milwaukee Framing Hammers

Feb 23, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Milwaukee is driving straight into the framing hammer market with several new (and impressive) offerings.

Layout & Measuring

Swanson Savage No Slip Straight Edges

Feb 22, 2017 Benjamen 16 Comments

Swanson Savage straight edges offer a few features you won’t find on basic rulers.

Tool Deals

Amazon’s Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, & Jet Power Tool Deals

Feb 21, 2017 Stuart 22 Comments

There’s a woodworking tool promo going on right now, with $20 off $100+ discounts and select tool discounts.

Accessories

Rockler Dust Right Vacuum Hose Reel

Feb 20, 2017 Benjamen 13 Comments

Rockler’s new Dust Right vacuum hose reel can store up to 40 feet of 1-1/2″ vacuum hose, keeping it neatly coiled and off the floor.

Precision Tools

StewMac Custom Foredom Handpiece Tool Fits Dremel-Compatible Router Bases

Feb 20, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

I found a Dremel attachment-compatible Foredom handpiece tool!

New Tools

New Craftsman Ratcheting Tap and Die Tool Set

Feb 17, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a 5-piece ratcheting tap and die tool set.

New Tools

New Festool Hand Sanding Products

Feb 17, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

Festool is coming out with new hand sanding products – sheets, rolls, sponge blocks, and pads.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Hammer Drill & Tool Box Bundle, 2 Fluke Meters (2/17/17)

Feb 17, 2017 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are some deals of the day – a Dewalt hammer drill and tool box combo, and 2 Fluke multimeter options.

Editorial

How Do You Control a Dust Vacuum from a Cordless Power Tool?

Feb 16, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

How can one activate an “auto” dust extractor or vacuum with a cordless tool?

Cordless

Dewalt FlexVolt Track Saw (Coming Soon Teaser)

Feb 16, 2017 Stuart 43 Comments

Teaser: A Dewalt FlexVolt cordless track saw is coming to the USA later this year.

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