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This List of All Kinds of Pliers Will Blow Your Mind

Sep 1, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

Over at the ToolGuyd forum, Fred put together a mind-blowing visual list of all kinds of types of pliers.

Rockler (Blum) Undermount Drawer Slide Drilling Guide Early Review

Sep 1, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

I used my new Rockler JIG IT (Blum) undermount drawer slide drilling jig for the first time, and things didn’t exactly go smoothly.

New Tools

Teaser: New Dewalt Ball Bearing Tool Storage – a Cart, Narrow Combo, Huge Workbench

Sep 1, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dewalt’s upcoming ball bearing tool storage products!

Editorial

Best Miter Saw Blade?

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Which is your favorite miter saw blade? The best you’ve used? If you had to buy one right now, which would it be?

Cordless

Deal: Porter Cable 20V Max Non-Cheap Version Drill for $70

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

This Porter Cable 20V Max compact cordless drill is on sale for $70. Surprisingly, it’s their regular drill, not their cheapened-for-holiday-shoppers version.

Saws

New Jet Scroll Saw Makes Changing Blades a Breeze (JWSS-22)

Aug 31, 2016 Benjamen 4 Comments

Jet’s new 22″ scroll saw has a slew of features that look to contribute to an easier and more enjoyable scroll sawing experience.

Cordless

New Hitachi Compact 18V 3.0Ah Li-ion Battery Pack

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Hitachi’s coming out with a new compact 18V 3.0Ah Li-ion battery pack.

New Tools

New Dewalt DS450 Tough System Wheeled Tool Box

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 25 Comments

Dewalt is adding a combo roller tool box to their ToughSystem tool storage lineup!

Tool Deals

Reminder: Lee Valley Free Shipping on $40+ Ends Today (8/30/2016)

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 3 Comments

Lee Valley’s free shipping promo ends today!

DIY Projects

Your Biggest Project Blunder?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

What was your biggest project blunder?

DIY & Home

Best Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 74 Comments

What are your thoughts about power outlets? Back vs. side wiring? Flat faced or recessed? Which brand?! Heavy duty or the cheapest residential outlets you can find?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge – a Brushless Hydraulic Impact Driver (Quiet Pulse Driver)

Aug 29, 2016 Stuart 42 Comments

Meet the Milwaukee M18 Fuel SURGE, the red team’s compact, quiet, and speedy hydraulic impact driver.

News

Bosch Sells Skil Brand to Chervon

Aug 29, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

Chervon, a tool manufacturer that has recently launched their own tool brands, has acquired the Skil brand from Bosch.

Hand Tools

Who Makes Blue Hawk Tools for Lowes?

Aug 26, 2016 Stuart 79 Comments

Who makes Blue Hawk tools for Lowes?

Cordless

Dewalt Versa-Clutch Adjustable Torque Screwgun DCF622

Aug 26, 2016 Stuart 25 Comments

Dewalt’s got a new screwgun out that’s aimed at users who do heavier duty fastening work.

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