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Editorial

New Skil Skilsaw Brand Identity – What Do You Think it Means?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Skil’s Skilsaw brand has relaunched with a new brand identity.

Saws

Deal: Bosch Reciprocating Saw for $75

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch’s 11-amp RS7 reciprocating saw is on sale for just $75, plus $5 per order flat rate shipping.

Bit Holders & Drivers

PB Swiss Stubby Bit Holder Screwdriver Review

Oct 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

PB Swiss’s SwissGrip bit holder stubby screwdriver fits in the palm of your hand and is quite comfortable to use.

New Tools

New Kobalt Direct Drive Gearless Ratchet – Review!

Oct 16, 2014 Stuart 41 Comments

We reviewed the new Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet, which actually works really well without being too large or bulky.

Cordless

Best Cordless Impact Drivers 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2014 Stuart 78 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless impact driver? Here’s a discussion on the ones we consider to be the top models currently available!

Cordless

New Worx XTD Extended Reach Cordless Screwdriver

Oct 15, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Worx has come out with a new 4V Max cordless screwdriver, the XTD Extended Reach Driver, which features a 0 to 2″ extending bit chuck.

Shop Essentials

Husky Technician Tool Box

Oct 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Did you know that Husky also makes a technician-style tool case? It looks like it could be a great inexpensive tool organizer.

New Tools

Troy-Bilt FLEX – A New Modular Outdoor Power Equipment System

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 59 Comments

Here’s a first look at Troy-Bilt’s FLEX lineup, a new multi-functional outdoor power equipment system with a gas engine power base and different tool attachments.

New Tools

New Stanley FatMax Tool Cases

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Stanley’s new FatMax tool cases.

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt 20V Max Drill, Impact, ToughSystem Tool Box Combo for $199

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt new cordless drill and impact driver combo kit comes bundled with a heavy duty tool box and a reasonable price tag.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Knipex Concreter’s Nippers

Oct 14, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

These Knipex concrete end nippers are on sale for just under $15.

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver, 2014 Edition

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new and better-than-ever Double Drive screwdriver for 2014.

New Tools

New Dewalt Mini HEPA Dust Extractor Vacuum

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new compact 8-gallon HEPA and RPP-complaint dust extractor vacuum.

Cordless

New Craftsman Bolt-On Drill Starter Kit, Tool Attachments, and 4Ah Battery

Oct 13, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Craftsman Bolt-On tools, attachments, and accessories that will be coming out in time for the 2014 winter holiday shopping season.

Layout & Measuring

Test Sample Giveaway: Bosch Bluetooth Laser Measuring Tool

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 121 Comments

This weekend only, we’re giving away our test sample of Bosch’s Bluetooth laser measuring tool, which has a max range of 330 feet!

Announcements & Updates

Tool “Giftaway” Announcement

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 70 Comments

Here are some details about the tool “giftaways” that ToolGuyd will be going on these next couple of months.

Wrenches

Engineer Thin Jaw Adjustable Wrench

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

This Japanese-made adjustable wrench has thin jaws that are just 2mm thick!

New Tools

Stanley Quick Vise

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Stanley has come out with a new clamp-on vise that offers quick adjustment and clamping.

Cordless

Ryobi Phone Works: Smartphone-Connected Tools

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 44 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new line of Phone Works tools that pair up with Android and iOS smartphones for readout, control, and enhanced functionality.

New Tools

Rockwell Combination Wood-Cutting Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade

Oct 8, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Rockwell has come out with a new all-in-one style of wood-cutting oscillating multi-tool blade.

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