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Hand Tools

Plastic Scoring Knife – the Best Way to Cut Sheet Materials

Jul 15, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

A plastic scoring knife is the best way to hand-cut thin plastic sheet materials.

Storage & Organization

So I Bought a Craftsman Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Storage Cabinet…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s our first impression of Craftsman’s new heavy duty ball bearing storage cabinet.

Editorial

So I Contacted Craftsman About a Damaged Ball Bearing Drawer Slide…

Jul 12, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Who knew that seeking out a replacement drawer slide would cause such frustration. But to be fair, I was at least partly to blame for an incorrect approach.

Machinist Tools

New Tool Buy: Palmgren 1-Ton Arbor Press

Jul 11, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

New tool buy: a Palmgren 1-ton arbor press. Here’s why, and what’s wrong with it.

New Tools

HOT DEAL: Craftsman 4-Drawer Ball Bearing Rolling Storage Cabinet

Jul 11, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Here’s a great deal on Craftsman’s new 4-drawer DynaGlide Griplatch ball bearing rolling storage cabinet.

Electrical Tools

Lowes Possibly Replacing Channellock and Knipex Pliers and Cutters with Southwire Tools

Jul 10, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

It looks like major changes are coming to Lowes’ electrical tools aisle.

Editorial

Aggravating “Online Marketing” Baloney

Jul 8, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a bit of venting about frustrating behind-the-scenes email exchanges, such as fake guest post requests, and product compensation offers.

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt Accessories Sale: Buy One, Get One at 50% Off

Jul 8, 2013 Stuart Discuss

For a limited time, buy a select Dewalt bit/blade/accessory product, get another for 50% off.

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Snap-on Wrinkle Pocket Knife (by CRKT & Onion)

Jul 2, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

There’s a new Snap-on folding knife, the Wrinkle, that’s designed by Ken Onion and made by CRKT.

CNC Machines

Hyrel 3D Printer Soft Materials Extruder Works with Sugru, Clay, Silicone

Jul 1, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Hyrel 3D’s new 3D printer extruder head is capable of printing objects with clay, silicone RTV, Sugru, and other soft materials.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Pocket Compass – Last Day to Order One!!

Jul 1, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Today is the last day to get your order in for Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – this pocket-friendly compact layout compass.

Announcements & Updates

A Reminder for RSS Subscribers that Use Google Reader

Jun 28, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Reminder: Google’s RSS Reader service is shutting down in just a few days. If you read ToolGuyd content through Google Reader, you’ll need to find a new service.

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New Tool Buy: Taig Milling Machine

Jun 28, 2013 Stuart 20 Comments

I purchased a Taig milling machine. Here’s why.

Storage & Organization

Irwin Structural Foam Tool Box

Jun 28, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Irwin’s durable structural foam tool box is now (once again?) available in the USA.

CNC Machines

Kickstarter: ShopBot’s New Handibot Portable CNC Machine

Jun 27, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Shopbot’s new portable CNC machine, the Handibot, is designed to be brought to the work.

Editorial

So I Met With Craftsman Product Managers Today…

Jun 26, 2013 Stuart 35 Comments

I spent a couple of hours chatting with Craftsman product managers and previewing upcoming tools. It was quite an interesting experience!

Awesome & Cool

A Look at the Tools Inside a Space Station Tool Box

Jun 25, 2013 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a look inside the tool box used by astronauts training for a mission to the International Space Station!

Storage & Organization

Deal of the Day: Craftsman Ball Bearing Storage Combo

Jun 24, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

This Craftsman limited edition ball bearing storage combo is on sale at Woot for just $350, today only (6/24/2013)!

Cordless

“New” Kobalt 20V Cordless Power Tools

Jun 23, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Lowes has introduced a new line of 20V Max cordless power tools.

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