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Bit Holders & Drivers

Can You Recommend a Good Computer Repair Kit or Bit Set?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Can you recommend a good computer repair and maintenance tool kit?

Tool Deals

Hot Deal: Loc-Line 2.5″ Vacuum Hose Sections

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 5 Comments

A reader wrote in about incredibly good pricing on Loc-Line’s 2.5″ flexible vacuum hose!

Oscillating Tools

Fein Cordless SuperCut Oscillating Tool Kit Mega Deal!

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a great deal on Fein’s cordless SuperCut oscillating tool kit!

New Tools

Milwaukee 2267-20 IR Thermometer Review

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Find out what’s hot and what’s cold about Milwaukee’s latest compact IR thermometer.

Flashlights & Worklights

Coast FL60 LED Headlamp Review: Day 1

Oct 19, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

We took Coast’s new FL60 wide beam LED headlamp for a quick spin, and so far so good!

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Accessories

Hobby Creek Modular Hose “Third Hand” Kit

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Hobby Creek has come out with a 4-flex-armed helping hands kit for soldering and working with small parts.

Cordless

New Hitachi 18V Brushless Angle Grinder with “Auto Mode Option”

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Hitachi’s new 18V cordless brushless angle grinder looks good all around, but has an especially interesting feature – an auto mode option that slows the tool down when it’s not actively being used and under load.

Cordless

Misc. Tool News, Mid-October 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s a bunch of short topics all strung together: a Bosch drill price drop, Metabo 5-min WOW factor, new Milwaukee M18 LED lights are nearing release, we want to hear your review requests, and a Fein 18V drill/driver kit deal is still ongoing (for now).

Layout & Measuring

Recommend a Good Chalk Reel (Please)

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

If you’re up to it, let’s hear about your chalk line reel (and chalk) recommendations!

Power Tools

Festool Power Tools for Beginners?

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Are Festool power tools suitable for beginners? Well…

Editorial

Do You Buy Tools & Supplies at Big Box Home Centers or Independent Stores?

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 37 Comments

Big box home center or independent suppliers? Which do you prefer, for what kinds of purchases, and why?

Drills & Drivers

Snappy Countersink Drill Bits

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Looking for a quick way to drill and countersink holes for flathead wood screws? These Snappy bits make it, well… snappy.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Recommend a Good Caulk Gun

Oct 13, 2015 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s hear about your caulk gun recommendations!

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