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Hot Deal: Makita 18V Hammer Drill Kit for $99

Nov 20, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s another early holiday deal for you – a Makita 18V cordless hammer drill kit for $99!

Black Friday or Cyber Monday Ball Bearing Tool Storage Combo Deals?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Have you seen any great holiday tool storage combo deals, aside from those featured in Sears’ Black Friday 2014 sales flyer?

Mechanics' Tools

Wera Zyklop Sliding T-Handle

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

The Wera sliding T-handle is one more of my favorite socket accessories, and it’s also incredibly versatile to use. Plus it won’t cost you an arm or a leg.

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Who Makes the Best Socket Set?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Let’s hear your thoughts about socket sets!

Made in USA

New Lenox Power Arc Reciprocating Saw Blades Have Curved Cutting Edges

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Lenox has come out with a new line of Power Arc curved reciprocating saw blades that they say are better than the straight blade everyone is using now.

Cordless

Reader Question: Is the New Craftsman C3 Bluetooth Radio with Charger Any Good?

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman’s new radio offers built-in charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a couple of nice design touches. What do you think of it?

Screwdrivers

Dewalt Insulated Screwdriver Set

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

This Dewalt multi-bit insulated screwdriver set looks like a nice compact and space-spacing option. It’s also less expensive than most full-sized driver sets we’ve seen.

Tool Deals

Enco 30% Off Sale – Today Only! (11/19/14)

Nov 19, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Save 30% on everything at Enco, today only (11/19/14)!

Made in USA

Proto Locking Socket Extension Review

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

A locking extension is a useful drive accessory to have available. Here’s a quick review of a Proto that I bought a couple of months ago.

Mechanics' Tools

Wera Zyklop Socket Extensions Review

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Wera’s socket extensions feature free-spinning sleeves and are great to use with sliding T-handles.

Cordless

Deal: Ryobi 18V One+ Drill & Impact Driver Combo for $99

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking to spend just $100 on an 18V drill and impact driver combo? This Ryobi One+ kit looks to offer great bang for the buck.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Monteverde Tool Pen

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

The Monteverde Tool Pen seems to be a neat EDC tool.

Cordless

Deal Update: Milwaukee M12 Drill, Impact, (3) Battery Kit Bundle

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 29 Comments

Over at Home Depot, the fantastic Milwaukee M12 deal is now available online for home delivery.

Made in USA

SK Thumbwheel Ratchet Review

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

SK Hand Tool’s thumbwheel ratchet is a handy and refined drive tool for working in tight areas.

Power Tool Accessories

Reader Question: Is Dewalt’s 130pc Bit Set a Good Deal?

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are some more thoughts on the Dewalt 130-piece drill and screwdriver bit assortment special buy.

Hand Tools

This Week’s Theme: Fantastic Automotive & Industrial Hand Tools

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

We’re kicking off our “automotive and industrial hand tool week,” and want to hear about your favorite tool!

Pliers

Deal: Crescent interchangeable Head Multi-Purpose Cutters

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Crescent’s multi-head cutter is on sale right now for 40% off.

Cordless

Deal of the Day (11/16): Rockwell Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit

Nov 16, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Rockwell’s homeowner drill and impact driver combo is on sale, today only (11/16), for $100

Layout & Measuring

Dewalt Tools Black Friday 2014 Deals

Nov 14, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a roundup of the best 2014 Black Friday Dewalt tool deals that we could find!

Awesome & Cool

Field Notes Pocket Notepad with Cherry Wood Cover

Nov 14, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Check out the USA-made cherry wood-covered pocket-sized notepads.

Stuart on Klein Tools Strays from USA Manufacturing – Again: “In the past, I have seen that the 6-in-1 wire stripper was made in Taiwan (on the regular shelf peg)…”
Wayne R. on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “Maybe “beginners” remember clearly the kid-versions of stuff they got as toys and this thing resonates with those recollections, especially…”
EBT on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “I didn’t know the 8260 was BT. Don’t need that! And its double the price of the 8250 kit. I…”
Doresoom on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “FYI, that Ryobi USB screwdriver is hot garbage. Most everything else on that platform that I’ve tried is pretty good,…”
MM on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “I agree with you and Dave. Professionals, tool nerds, and serious hobbyists will scoff at this. But, for kids going…”
Doresoom on There’s Nothing Wrong with the Dremel Blueprint Drill Driver: “I replaced my corded Dremel 4200 with the M12 brushless rotary tool. I’m pretty happy with that decision. It’s got…”