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Tool Deals

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Air Compressor for $95, and Some Other Dewalt Tools (12/21/2016)

Dec 21, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

Today’s Deal of the Day features a couple of Dewalt offerings.

Precision Tools

Gift Idea: PB Swiss Interchangeable Shaft Screwdriver Set

Dec 20, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

This PB Swiss screwdriver set is soooooo pricey, but I’d have great difficulty finding better tools.

Tool Deals

Amazon Tool Deals of the Day, 12/20/2016

Dec 20, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

Here are today’s Amazon tool deals of the day. They’re decent, but not very exciting.

DIY Projects

What Happens When You Overextend and Break a Tape Measure, and How to Fix It

Dec 19, 2016 Benjamen 34 Comments

I pulled the blade all the way out of my favorite Milwaukee key chain tape measure and broke it. Here’s what I did to fix it, along with some photos of the guts.

Screwdrivers

Hot Deal: Tekton Screwdrivers (USA Made)

Dec 19, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Looking to buy some screwdrivers? These lower priced and promo-eligible Tekton drivers are a great value!

Screwdrivers

Deal? Bostitch Bit Ratchet Set

Dec 17, 2016 Stuart 30 Comments

This Bostitch screwdriver bit ratchet set caught my attention. It looks like a potential good buy.

Tool Deals

Deal on Chamberlain Garage Door Openers

Dec 17, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Amazon’s got sale pricing on Chamberlain belt-driven garage door opener packages.

Cordless

Amazon’s Bosch 12V Max Bundle Savings Suck, Do This Instead

Dec 16, 2016 Stuart 26 Comments

Amazon’s Bosch 12V Max bundles save you money, but are not the best deals on the tools they feature. A different approach gives you more for less money.

Tool Deals

Lots More Tool Deals on Amazon – (mid-December 2016)

Dec 16, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

Amazon has a slew of almost secretive tool deals, some of them very good! Here are the better ones that we’ve found.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Deal of the Day: Kershaw USA-Made Leek Folding Knives for $30 (12/16/16)

Dec 16, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

Today only, save some money on the USA-made Kershaw Leek folding knives (different styles available).

DIY & Home

ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build, Getting There, and Thinking Aloud About Drawer Sizing

Dec 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I’ve completed a big part of a tool box project, and have a few things to think aloud about. Feedback?

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Makita 18V Drill, Impact, Brushless Grinder Kit, for $199 (12/15/16)

Dec 15, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

Today’s deal is on a Makita 18V hammer drill, impact driver, and brushless angle grinder kit.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Dewalt Brushless Oscillating Tool Kit for $150

Dec 14, 2016 Stuart 10 Comments

Thanks to holiday savings, this Dewalt brushless oscillating multi-tool is at a very good price right now.

New Tools

Dewalt 40″ Tool Storage Combo with Bonus Stuff

Dec 14, 2016 Stuart 8 Comments

What do you think about this Dewalt holiday-timed tool storage combo?

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Cordless Kit Combos (12/13/2016)

Dec 13, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

Today’s tool deal of the day features mainly “second chance” cordless combo kit and bundle deals.

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Stuart on Inside Craftsman’s 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Box: “I’m sorry, I have not tested the top chest.”
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Bonnie on Early Prime Day Dewalt Tool Deals: “Sounds about right for Amazon “sales””
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