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Drills & Drivers

Let’s Talk About Forstner Drill Bits

Feb 29, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

I used a Forstner drill bit today, on thin polypropylene plastic, and then had to buy 2 more sizes. Let’s talk about Forstner bits!

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Tool Deals

Leap Day Discounts!

Feb 29, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

Leap Day = Discount Day at Acme Tools, Enco, and lots of other places.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Porter Cable Cordless Nailers

Feb 26, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s the scoop about Porter Cable’s new 20V Max cordless nailers.

Drills & Drivers

Keo Countersink Drill Bits

Feb 26, 2016 Stuart 23 Comments

We love using zero flute countersink bits, do you?

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InstaCrate Collapsible Storage Bins

Feb 25, 2016 Benjamen 17 Comments

InstaCrates are collapsible crates that pop open to hold your stuff.

Dewalt 20V Max 5Ah Battery Pack

Cordless

Why Won’t Power Tool Brands Standardize Their Battery Packs?

Feb 25, 2016 Stuart 83 Comments

Are power tool brands trying to screw us over for the sake of higher profits?

Layout & Measuring

Reader Question: Woodpeckers vs. Veritas Bar Gauge?

Feb 24, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

A reader asked for some input about Veritas vs. Woodpeckers’ woodworking bar gauge sets.

Hand Tools

Deal: Big Discounts on Hart Quick-Tatch Tool Sets (thru 4/15/2016)

Feb 24, 2016 Benjamen 4 Comments

Hart Quick-Tatch tools are on sale right now at a deep discount.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife with G10 Handles and Better Blade

Feb 23, 2016 Stuart 15 Comments

The new Benchmade 555-1 Mini Griptilian is a FANTASTIC EDC folding pocket knife.

Cordless

Dewalt Next-Gen Compact Brushless Drills & Drivers are Now Available!

Feb 23, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt’s next-generation brushless drills and impact driver have quietly hit the market!

Irwin Vise Grip Relabeled NWS Pliers

Pliers

Irwin Lineman’s Pliers are Exclusively Made for Them by NWS

Feb 22, 2016 Stuart 29 Comments

Are Irwin’s premium lineman’s pliers also made by NWS, despite not being in NWS’ catalog? Yes.

Drills & Drivers

Hitachi SuperDrive Sub-Floor and Decking Screwgun Lets You Stand Up and Work

Feb 22, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Hitachi’s W6VB3SD2 flooring and decking screwgun has a long extension that lets you work up high or down low, from a standing position.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Precision Triangles, 12″ and 18″ (One Time Tool, 2/22/16 Order Deadline)

Feb 21, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Woodpeckers’ latest One Time Tools, 12″ and 18″ precision squares, are available for ordering thru 2/22/2016.

New Tools

Knipex Tube, Fittings, and Connector Pliers with Serrated and Plastic Jaws

Feb 19, 2016 Stuart 19 Comments

Knipex’s “siphon and connector” pliers are available with or without removable plastic jaw liners.

Hammers & Mallets

Reader Question: Why do Today’s Rip Claw Hammer Suck so Bad?

Feb 19, 2016 Stuart 54 Comments

Paul wrote in, unhappy about the performance of the rip claw hammers he’s used before. Do you have any advice or recommendations for him?

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