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PSA: New Porter Cable Oscillating Tools Don’t Work With Their Older Accessories

Jan 6, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

This is just a friendly announcement that older Porter Cable oscillating blades and accessories won’t fit newer Porter Cable oscillating multi-tools.

Hand Tools

New Klein Glow in the Dark Pliers

Jan 3, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Klein has come out with new versions of their popular pliers, cutters, and wire strippers with glow in the dark handle grips.

Awesome & Cool

BluCave Modular Storage System

Jan 3, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here is a quick look at BluCave’s modular tool storage system, which is centered around their portable and wall-mountable toolboxes.

Flashlights & Worklights

Deal: Rayovac LED Flashlight for $12

Jan 2, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Home Depot seem to have a few too many Rayovac LED flashlights left over, so they reduced the price to $12.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Porter Cable 20V Drill Driver Kit for $50

Jan 2, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

This Porter Cable 20V Max single-battery drill/driver kit is on sale for just $50 via Woot.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Year in Review, 2013

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Happy New Year! Here’s a quick look at what 2013 meant for ToolGuyd.

Editorial

Post-Holiday Season Observations at Home Depot, Sears, and Lowe’s

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Here are some of our end-of-the-year observations and opinions about Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes.

Cordless

The Hottest New Tools of 2014

Dec 31, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Here are the hottest new tools we are most excited about for 2014.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Review: Leatherman Crunch Locking Pliers Multi-Tool

Dec 30, 2013 Clayton M 17 Comments

We reviewed the Leatherman Crunch multi-tool, a unique model that features adjustable locking pliers.

Cordless

First Look: New Ridgid Heated Jackets!

Dec 30, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Ridgid’s new heated jackets.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Dewalt 4pc Pliers Set for $9

Dec 30, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

This 4-piece Dewalt pliers set is on sale as a “special buy” for just $9.

Editorial

5 Ways Lowe’s and Kobalt Really Disappointed Us This Holiday Season

Dec 28, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

Here are a couple of thoughts and observations about Lowes and their newest Kobalt tools.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Nutter Bike Multi-Tool

Dec 27, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

The Nutter is a compact all-in-one biking multi-tool that comes with a versatile leather pouch.

Storage & Organization

Dewalt Tstak Tool Box Sale at Amazon

Dec 26, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

It looks a few Dewalt Tstak tool boxes are on sale at Amazon, and they are also eligible for the soon-ending $25 off $100+ promo discount.

Editorial

Happy Holidays!!

Dec 24, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

Happy Holidays!!

Tool Buying Guides

New Maker, Hobbyists, and Electronics Tools Buying Guide

Dec 24, 2013 Stuart 16 Comments

Check out our Maker’s tool buying guide, which features 19 product categories and 60 recommendations.

Tool Deals

This is Your Last Chance to Save $25 off $100 on Bosch, Dewalt, and Makita Orders!

Dec 23, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

This is your last week to get in on $25 off $100+ holiday discount promotions!

Editorial

ToolGuyd 2013 Holiday Spending Pie Chart

Dec 23, 2013 Stuart 24 Comments

Here’s a pie chart showing the relative amounts we spent at various retailers and suppliers this holiday season.

Cordless

Makita 12V Right Angle Drill

Dec 23, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Makita has just come out with a new 12V Max Li-ion cordless right angle drill.

Flashlights & Worklights

Kobalt Hypercoil LED Worklight Now Just $18

Dec 23, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Kobalt’s Hypercoil LED worklight has dropped in price to $18, a new low.

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