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Cordless

New Dewalt Bluetooth-Connectable Power Tools and Add-on Modules

Feb 15, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Dewalt has teased about several new Bluetooth-connectable tools and tool add-ons.

Editorial

Question: Tools for a Vehicle Emergency Toolbox?

Feb 15, 2017 Benjamen 62 Comments

I need to restock my truck’s emergency toolbox. Recommendations?

Awesome & Cool

Tool… Subscription Box?

Feb 14, 2017 Stuart 32 Comments

A tool subscription box? Now that the first 3 boxes are out, let’s talk about it.

Cordless

Ryobi Brushless Cordless Belt Sander

Feb 14, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Ryobi has also come out with a new cordless brushless belt sander.

Cordless

Milwaukee TrapSnake Interchangeable Powered Toilet & Urinal Auger System

Feb 13, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with manual and powered TrapSnake augers that are safe for use on toilets and urinals.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Saw Kits (2/13/2017)

Feb 13, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

Today’s Deal of the Day features an okay deal on Dewalt 20V Max circular saw and reciprocating saw kit bundles.

Cordless

Ridgid 18V Cordless Brushless Belt Sander

Feb 10, 2017 Stuart 40 Comments

Ridgid has come out with a new cordless brushless 18″ x 3″ belt sander.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ridgid 18V Cordless 1 Gallon Air Compressor

Feb 9, 2017 Benjamen 53 Comments

Ridgid just came out with a cordless brushless air compressor, which can drive up to 1200 brad nails when powered by 2x 18V 5.0Ah Li-ion battery packs.

Awesome & Cool

Gedore Wrench for Plumbing Fittings

Feb 8, 2017 Benjamen 16 Comments

This Gedore wrench looks like a bunch of different tools merged into one. It’s meant for turning finished plumbing fittings without damaging them.

News

Court Rules in Favor of SawStop Over Bosch Reaxx Injury Mitigating Table Saw Patent Infringement Suit

Feb 7, 2017 Stuart 96 Comments

SawStop: 1; Bosch: 0. There’s one final chance before the Bosch Reaxx injury mitigating portable table saws are banned from entry into and sale in the USA.

Mechanics' Tools

Irwin 6-in-1 Nut Drivers Review

Feb 6, 2017 Benjamen 15 Comments

Irwin 6-in-1 nut drivers come with 3 double-sided sockets that store neatly inside the handle for easier storage.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Max Brushless D-Handle Rotary Hammer DCH133

Feb 6, 2017 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s all we know and can surmise about the new Dewalt DCH133 brushless D-handle rotary hammer.

Editorial

Buy or DIY, When to Throw Time & Effort, or Money at a Project or Need?

Feb 3, 2017 Stuart 31 Comments

Buy or DIY? When have you had to make this decision?

Made in USA

New Woodpeckers Cubby Drawers – Small Undermount Parts Storage Boxes

Feb 2, 2017 Stuart 30 Comments

These new Woodpeckers Cubby Drawers look so gosh darn cute, not to mention potentially very useful.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Milwaukee Lockback Knife

Feb 1, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Milwaukee has another new knife coming to market – a $15 lockback knife with 3″ blade.

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