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Hot Deal: Ryobi Vertical Pancake Compressor with Nailer Kit

Oct 31, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Ryobi’s new vertical pancake air compressor is also available as part of a money-saving bundle with three nailers!

Hot Deal: Milwaukee M12 Drill, Impact Driver, Bonus XC Battery Kit

Oct 31, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

We came across a great Milwaukee combo deal that comes with a drill/driver, impact driver, (2) 1.5Ah batteries, a charger, carrying bag, and free bonus 3.0Ah battery. Update: Price dropped to $129!

Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Mach Series Ratcheting Slide-Adjusting Wrench

Oct 31, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new sliding ratcheting adjustable wrench as a new addition to their Mach Series of time and effort saving tools.

Cordless

Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 46 Comments

You’ve heard a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief discussion about brushless motors and the advantages they bring to cordless power tools.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ridgid and Ryobi Vertical Pancake Air Compressors

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Ridgid and Ryobi came out with new vertical pancake air compressors that are said to be easier to lug around.

Hand Tools

Good News: PB Swiss Tools are Back at Amazon

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Amazon has started stocking popular PB Swiss tools that are sold under a 3rd party seller, but shipped through Amazon, which means free shipping for Prime members or $35+ orders!

Power Tools

What About Wen Tools?

Oct 30, 2014 Stuart 120 Comments

If you’re familiar with the Wen tool brand, what do you think of them?

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Dewalt Organizer and Free Bonus Tape Measure Bundle

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Over at Home Depot, there’s a new Dewalt organizer and free bonus tape measure promo bundle!

Knives

New Kobalt Speed Release Utility Knife

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new Speed Release utility knife that closely resembles the excellent Milwaukee Fastback.

Cordless

Ridgid Wishlist: AEG 12V Drill with Interchangeable Chuck System

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s one tool we are hoping finds its way to the USA under Ridgid branding – an interchangeable chuck 12V drill/driver!

Editorial

What Do You Think About Ridgid Power Tools?

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 125 Comments

What do you think about Ridgid power tools? Good or not-so-good?

DIY & Home

Black & Decker Sanders – 4 New Models

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We took a quick look at Black & Decker’s new sanders – a Mouse detail sander, a 1/4 sheet finish sander, and two random orbit sanders.

Cordless

Makita Heated Jackets – Soon Available in the USA

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita’s heated jacket will soon be available at USA distributors, just in time for the 2014-2015 winter season.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milwaukee Fastback Pocket Knife and Free Utility Knife Bonus Deal

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Buy a Milwaukee folding knife, get a utility knife for free!

Tool Deals

Woot Spooktacular Tool Sale

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Over at Woot, there are some scary-good deals as part of their Halloween tool sale!

Precision Tools

Why Do Precision Screwdrivers Have Spinning Caps?

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Have you ever wondered why precision and jeweler’s screwdrivers have free-spinning caps?

Made in USA

New Craftsman Premium Workbenches – Early Review

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new premium workbenches that are very nicely made and easy to assemble.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Angle Grinders

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita has come out with new 18V brushless angle grinders.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Precision Screwdrivers

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee’s coming out with new precision screwdrivers – here’s a quick first look.

Cordless

SpeedHex FlipOut Cordless Driver

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

The FlipOut pivoting screwdriver has finally hit the market, just in time for the holiday season.

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