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Woodpeckers 4″ Saddle T-Square Review

Dec 17, 2015 Benjamen 6 Comments

We reviewed Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – a Saddle Square that has proven to be very good at its job.

Giveaway: Win a Goldblatt Concrete, Masonry, Tile, or Drywall Tool Package!

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 111 Comments

Goldblatt has supplied us with 20 prize packages to give away! Enter to win a professional concrete, masonry, tile, or drywall tool package!

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-December 2015 Edition

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a mix of tool topics – a preview teaser of some new mechanics tools, some deal posts, a shout out to our friends at TIA, a gift idea, and a question about what tool gifts you bought yourself this year.

Cordless

What Do You Think About Ridgid’s Lifetime Service Agreement?

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 185 Comments

Would you buy Ridgid power tools based on their Lifetime Service Agreement policy?

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo + M12 Speaker Kit

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Today’s deal of the day (12/2/15) is on a Milwaukee M18 hammer drill and impact driver kit, plus an M12 Bluetooth speaker and battery.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Makita Drill and Impact Driver Combo, Plus Bit Set (12/17/15)

Dec 17, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is on this Makita cordless combo and bit set bundle.

New Tools

New Craftsman 42″ Ball Bearing Tool Storage Unit

Dec 16, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

There’s something strange about this new Craftsman 20-drawer combo – it seems to be a single unit!

Storage & Organization

Treat Yourself: Stanley 25-Compartment Organizer

Dec 16, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Now’s a great time to stock up on Stanley’s 25-compartment organizer, one of our favorite tools. It’s lower priced AND eligible for a $10 off $50+ holiday discount!

DIY & Home

Basement Flooring Over Asbestos Tiles, Ideas?

Dec 16, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

If you refloored your basement in recent years, which way did you go?

Power Tools

Dewalt DW735X Planer Package Savings

Dec 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt’s DW735X 13″ 2-speed planer and accessories package is on sale and eligible for their $25-off-$100 holiday promo discount.

Test & Measurement

Fluke IR Thermometers are on Sale

Dec 15, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

I sent a Fluke 62 Max+ IR thermometer test sample to a ToolGuyd contributor, but it was so good I’ll probably buy another one. Now’s a good time to do it, since it’s on sale.

Cordless

This Bosch Cordless Metal-Cutting Saw is New, Compact, and on Sale

Dec 15, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new Bosch metal-cutting circular saw, which they say is the most compact saw of its kind.

New Tools

New Gladiator Mobile Workbench

Dec 15, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Gladiator has come out with a new mobile workbench that looks big enough to be useful, and small enough to be convenient.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

ToolGuyd Holiday Giftaway: A $50 Amazon Gift Card for the Tools on Your Wishlist!

Dec 14, 2015 Stuart 250 Comments

Happy Holidays! We’re giving away a couple of $50 Amazon gift cards, enter now!

Clamps

Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig Review

Dec 14, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Clamp-It Square and Corner Clamping Jig, which make it quicker and easier to square up and assemble your woodworking projects.

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