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Cordless

New Worx AiDrill is Either the Most Innovative or Gimmicky DIYer Cordless Drill Ever

Oct 21, 2016 Stuart 48 Comments

The new Worx AiDrill is… different.

New Tools

New Husky Connect 22″ Rolling Tool Box System Combo

Oct 21, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Husky’s got a new 22″ mobile tool box combo on the way.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Volcanic Tool Co’s USA-Made Screwdriver Bit Holder is DARN GOOD!

Oct 20, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

I LOVE this new Volcanic Tool Co. USA-made screwdriver. Quick – where’s something that needs fastening?!

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Bostitch 6-Gallon Pancake Air Compressor for $99 (10/20/2016)

Oct 20, 2016 Stuart 10 Comments

Today only, this Bostitch 6-gallon air compressor is on sale for $99.

CNC Machines

This Diamond-Tipped Bit Allows You Engrave Steel, Metal, Glass, and More with Your CNC Router or Mill

Oct 20, 2016 Benjamen 7 Comments

This special engraving bit can be used to engrave stone, metal, plastic, and glass.

Flashlights & Worklights

New Ryobi 160 Lumen LED Flashlight

Oct 20, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a rather average-looking and spec’ed out LED flashlight that’s saved by its standout pricing.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Aims to Best Leatherman Tools

Oct 19, 2016 Stuart 58 Comments

Gerber’s new Center-Drive multi-tool looks AMAZING!

New Tools

New Value-Priced Dewalt Tough System Tool Box

Oct 19, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new lower priced Tough System tool box, but there’s a “gotcha” or two to consider.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Deal of the Day: Air Compressors, Nailers, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Nailers (10/18/2016)

Oct 18, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

It looks like today’s a good day to pick up a select air compressor or nailer combo.

New Tools

Craftsman Extreme Grip Breaker Wrench

Oct 18, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Craftsman’s 12″ Breaker Wrench might be the tool you’re looking for, if you often have to break free rusted, corroded, or time-tightened fasteners, fittings, or small pipes.

New Tools

Kobalt Rapid-Adjust Squeeze Wrench Set

Oct 18, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Kobalt has come out with a new type of adjustable wrench that adjusts via a squeeze handle mechanism.

Lights

Hands on: Feit LED Worklight and LED Replacement Tubes from Costco

Oct 17, 2016 Benjamen 39 Comments

How well do the Feit LED shop light and Feit fluorescent-replacement bulbs compare to the much-liked Rockler LED fixture and standard fluorescent bulbs?

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Z-Driver Screwdriver Wrench Set, Starring a Low Profile Bit Holder

Oct 17, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

Craftsman’s new Z-driver screwdriver bit wrench – a low-profile L-wrench – looks to be a great buy. Any downsides?

Layout & Measuring

New Kobalt 50ft Laser Distance Measurer

Oct 17, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

There’s a new Kobalt laser distance measuring tool, and it’s surprisingly affordable!

New Tools

New Crescent Locking Adjustable Wrench

Oct 14, 2016 Stuart 26 Comments

This new Crescent locking adjustable wrench is exactly what it sounds like.

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