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New Craftsman Industrial Ratchets & Wrenches are Made in the USA!

Jan 5, 2016 Stuart 54 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a new line of Craftsman Industrial ratchets and wrenches, and will be manufacturing them in the USA!

Reader Question

Reader Question: How to Clean Rubber Tool Handles?

Jan 5, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

How would you try to clean sticky goop off of rubbery-handled tools?

Tool Deals

Lee Valley Free Shipping (on $40+) Ends Tomorrow, and Here’s What We Ordered

Jan 4, 2016 Stuart 12 Comments

Lee Valley’s latest free shipping on $40+ orders promo ends on 1/5/2016. Here’s a quick look at what we ordered.

Storage & Organization

Stanley 25 Compartment Organizers Have Dropped in Quality a Little Bit

Jan 4, 2016 Stuart 26 Comments

I just received my order of additional Stanley 25 compartment organizers, and the quality seems to be a little off.

Clamps

Rockler Bandy Clamp Sale!

Jan 2, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

Rockler’s awesome Bandy Clamps are on sale – 6 clamps for $30, plus free ground shipping.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver w/ Wine Opener Kit

Dec 31, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

If you’re looking for a quick, capable, and simple cordless screwdriver, this Skil iXO kit is on sale for just $20.

Cordless

Would You Use Cheaper Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Battery Packs?

Dec 30, 2015 Stuart 82 Comments

What do you think about off-brand cordless power tool battery packs?

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Reader Question: Milwaukee Cordless Nailers? Answer: Coming Soon!

Dec 29, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

A reader wants to know – where are Milwaukee’s cordless nailers?! And Milwaukee responded with a teaser!

Cordless

The 10 Most Talked About New Tools of 2015

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are the 10 most talked about tools of 2015. Are you surprised?

DIY & Home

Telescoping Snow Shovel Roof Rake – Have You Used One?

Dec 28, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

A snow shovel roof rake is designed to make it easier to clear snow off your roof. Have you used one, or maybe something better?

News

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!

Dec 25, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!

Pliers

Expanded Irwin 20% off Sale – Deal Ends Soon

Dec 24, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Amazon has expanded their Irwin 20% off discount promo to include a couple more premium pliers styles, and about 160 additional Irwin and Lenox hand tools and power tool accessories.

Plumbing

Watts Water Pressure Test Gauge Saved My Sanity

Dec 24, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

If you have suspicions that the water pressure in your house is too high or too low, a simple $10 water pressure gauge can easily confirm or disprove your fears.

Hand Tools

Nicholson Combination Chisel and Rasp Set

Dec 23, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

What do you think about these combination chisel rasps? 2-in-1 functionality, or impractical?

Tool Deals

End of Year Power Tool and Accessory Deals

Dec 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Here are some end-of-year deals to part you from whatever remains of your 2015 tool budget. Please share your deal finds here!

Stuart on This “Titanium” Utility Knife is Cheaper than I Expected: “I bought the same ones I posted about – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJZ4FBHZ?tag=toolguyd-20 . They had the 3pc set, then a larger set,…”
Stuart on This “Titanium” Utility Knife is Cheaper than I Expected: “I spoke with a US-based product VP there a long time ago, about some junk they made from a home…”
Stuart on I was Amazed by Milwaukee’s New Segmented Tool Motor: “No, you can’t 3D print an assembly like this. I also found it neat that the winding character – pattern?…”
PW on This “Titanium” Utility Knife is Cheaper than I Expected: “Agreed. I actually avoid Workpro because I never know what they’re offering. Is it a “good bang for buck” product?…”
fred on This “Titanium” Utility Knife is Cheaper than I Expected: “Workpro (Hangzhou Great Star) branded items seem to come and go on Amazon. Last year I bought a batch of…”
MM on This “Titanium” Utility Knife is Cheaper than I Expected: “Agreed about the “titanium” being a marketing angle. Also, yeah, this knife is an odd thickness. From what I’ve seen,…”