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Deals: 50% Off Gladiator’s Adjustable Height Workbench and Wall Cabinet!

Nov 27, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Sears’ Black Friday Gladiator workbench and wall cabinet doorbuster deals are now live!

Sticky: Post Your Black Friday & Thanksgiving Weekend Deals Here!

Nov 26, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick roundup of the best Black Friday and Thanksgiving tool deals we’ve recently posted about. Please add your own deal finds in the comments section!

Grinders & Sanders

Harbor Freight 69924 Dual Action Polisher Review

Nov 26, 2014 Stephen K 12 Comments

Looking for your first automotive polisher? So were we, and we chose Harbor Freight’s dual action model – here’s the review.

Saws

Holiday 2014 Deal: Buy a Dewalt 12″ Sliding Miter Saw, Get a FREE Miter Saw Stand!

Nov 26, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s a great sliding miter saw deal to consider – buy a Dewalt DWS780, get a FREE heavy duty DWS723 miter saw stand!

Layout & Measuring

Holiday 2014 Deal: Stanley 4-Pack of Tape Measures for $10

Nov 26, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Looking to buy a couple of entry-level tape measures? Check out this Stanley tape measure value pack, which comes with 25′, 16′, and two 12′ tape measures.

Saws

Black Friday 2014 Deal: Dewalt DWS782 12″ Sliding Miter Saw for $399

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

The Dewalt DWS782 12″ sliding miter saw is once again on sale for the holidays.

Editorial

5 Black Friday Tool-Buying Reminders

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of things to consider when you’re out shopping for new tools and accessories during the holiday season.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Milwaukee Compact Ratcheting Screwdriver Review

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee’s compact ratcheting screwdriver bit driver offers 8-in-1 functionality and is a handy way to access fasteners in tight spaces.

Mechanics' Tools

Gearwrench Ratcheting Wrench Socket Adapters

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

I bought these neat Gearwrench ratcheting wrench socket adapters more than 6 years ago, and I don’t think I’ve used them once.

Cordless

Deal: Buy a Select Makita 18V Brushless Kit, Get a Free Bonus Tool

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Over at International Tool, there’s a great promo going on for anyone looking to buy a combo kit with Makita’s latest brushless drill.

Editorial

6-1/2 Years Later, and Sears Still Didn’t Fix This Gearwrench Product Description Error

Nov 25, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

I came across the same product description error on Sears’ website after more than 6-1/2 years since I ordered the part.

Cordless

Last Call: One Day Deal on This Dewalt 20V Max 4+1pc Tool Kit

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking for a good 18V/20V Max Li-ion tool kit? Check out this one-day-only Dewalt deal that comes with a drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, LED worklight, and free circular saw!

Cordless

Flipout Cordless Driver Video Review

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

I quickly reviewed the Flipout cordless screwdriver. Here’s the video, and a follow-up will include more photos and details.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Bit Holders vs. Bit Sockets?

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Something to think (and comment) about – do you prefer bit holder sockets, or individual bit sockets?

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Impact Driver, Drill, ToughCase Combo Kit

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Home Depot’s special Dewalt 20V Max impact driver, drill, and ToughSystem tool case bundle has dropped in price as part of a pre-BF sale!

Tool Deals

Bosch $25 off $100 Holiday 2014 Discount is Live

Nov 24, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

For those of you who have been waiting for this, the $25 off $100+ Bosch discount is now live.

Tool Deals

Lowes Black Friday 2014 Tool Deals

Nov 23, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a look at all of Lowes’ Black Friday 2014 tool deals. Drills, drivers, saws, oh my!

Tool Deals

Lowes Pre-Black Friday 2014 Tool Sale

Nov 23, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a quick rundown of the pre-Black Friday tool deals at Lowes this week.

Made in USA

Deal: Craftsman 12pc Nut Driver Set

Nov 21, 2014 Stuart 34 Comments

This Craftsman 12pc nut driver is once again on sale for $20.

Tool Deals

Best Black Friday 2014 Shop Vacuum Deal

Nov 21, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

We took a quick hands-off look at the major Black Friday 2014 and holiday shop vacuum deals.

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