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Hammers & Mallets

Score USA-Made Vaughan Grayvik Hammers for Cheap

Mar 21, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Harry Epstein just put up a whole slew of USA-made Grayvik hammers at sweet prices.

Cordless

Bosch 12V Drill/Driver Kit for Just $99

Mar 21, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Bosch’s popular 12V cordless drill is currently on sale for less than $100.

Knives

Deal: Dewalt Utility Knife 2-for-1 Special

Mar 20, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

It looks like we all missed out on a heck of a good deal – 2 Dewalt utility knives for the price of 1. It’s worth mentioning because the deal might come back soon.

Cordless

The Best Cordless Drills, Spring 2013 Edition

Mar 20, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Looking for a new cordless drill? Here are my top recommendations for 2013.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Radio and Charger DCR015

Mar 20, 2013 Stuart 37 Comments

Dewalt’s newest jobsite radio and charger is a welcome addition to Dewalt’s 20V cordless product lineup.

Clamps

Blokkz Universal Clamping Blocks

Mar 19, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Blokkz’s Universal Clamping Blocks can be used as miter clamps, and that’s just the beginning of their usefulness.

Cordless

Metabo Announces 18V 5.2Ah Ultra Capacity Li-ion Battery Pack

Mar 18, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Metabo’s new 18V high capacity 5.2Ah battery pack keeps going… and going… and going…

Storage & Organization

Seville Classics Wire Shelving Review

Mar 18, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

This Seville Classics free standing wire shelving system is the best I’ve used in recent years.

Drills & Drivers

5 Reasons to Keep Your Corded Drill

Mar 18, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are 5 reasons not to toss away your corded drill or hammer drill. And if you don’t have one, here are a few reasons why one day you might want one.

Cordless

Skil 360 Quick Select Cordless Screwdriver

Mar 16, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Skil’s 360 Quick Select cordless screwdriver has on-board storage for 12 bits and charges via USB.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ryobi Airstrike 18V Cordless Brad Nailer

Mar 15, 2013 Stuart 84 Comments

Ryobi’s new 18V One+ brad nailer gets the job done without the need for compressors, hoses, and gas cartridges.

Power Tools

Save $20 off $100+ Makita Woodworking Tool Purchases

Mar 15, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Spend $100+ on Makita woodworking tools for an extra $20 discount.

Editorial

Cordless Tools with USB Chargers?

Mar 14, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

What do you think about potentially being able to recharge more smaller powered tools via USB?

New Tools

Bosch (Europe) Click & Clean Dust Extractors

Mar 14, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Bosch EU’s newest jobsite wet/dry vacs sport a top-mounted L-Boxx dock.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Dewalt Cordless Framing Nailer DCN690

Mar 14, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Dewalt’s upcoming cordless brushless framing nailer.

Power Tool Accessories

Free Lenox Reciprocating Saw Blade Sample

Mar 13, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

How does a free Lenox reciprocating saw blade sample sound to you?

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Bosch Cordless Hot Glue Gun Pen

Mar 13, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Bosch’s new cordless Glue Pen looks great for small gluing tasks

Mechanics' Tools

Deal of the Day: Stanley 201pc Mechanics Tool Set for $68

Mar 12, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

This 201pc Stanley mechanics tool set is on sale for an extra $32-off, today only.

Knives

Mora Companion Knife

Mar 11, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Although designed for outdoors use, Mora’s Companion knife is great for around-the-house and jobsite use.

Layout & Measuring

New Limited Edition Commemorative Stanley PowerLock Tape Measures

Mar 11, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Stanley is celebrating the 50th birthday of their PowerLock tape measure with a series of 5 limited edition designs.

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