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Holiday Deal: Stanley 65pc Homeowner’s Tool Set for $28, 2X for $47

Nov 27, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

This Stanley 65pc general purpose tool set is on sale for the holidays.

2012 Holiday Tool Gift Guide Roundup

Nov 26, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Looking for ideas about what tools to give or ask for this holiday season? Here’s a roundup of the best tool gift guides out there.

Tool Deals

Save $50 (50%) off Yost Compact Bench Vise

Nov 25, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Looking for a well-built compact bench vise? This 4-inch Yost vise is on sale for 50%-off for only a few days.

Cordless

Black Friday Weekend Deal: Top 18V Drill/Driver Kits for Under $100

Nov 23, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a new 18V cordless drill/driver? Here are a bunch of great Li-ion (and one Ni-Cad) options for under $100.

Cordless

Black Friday Weekend Deals: 18V Cordless Drill/Drivers for $40

Nov 23, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking to buy a cordless drill/driver this weekend but don’t have a lot of cash left to spend on it? Here are three $40 one $30 options.

Hand Tools

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Craftsman Tools for DIYers

Nov 23, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Our Craftsman gift guide includes a mix of the latest-and-greatest tools as well as a couple of personal favorites. What would you add to the list?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool Special Buy: $20

Nov 22, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Looking to give the gift of a Leatherman multi-tool this year? Check out this great sale on Sidekicks.

Cordless

Doorbuster: Bosch 12V Drill AND Two L-Boxxes Combo for $95!!

Nov 22, 2012 Stuart 29 Comments

We found a crazy-good deal on a Bosch 12V cordless drill/driver and 2x L-Boxx storage combo.

Oscillating Tools

Holiday Deal: Save 50% Off Porter Cable’s Newest Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

Nov 22, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

This 3-amp upgraded Porter Cable oscillating multi-tool is currently on sale for $69.

Tool Deals

Black Friday Shop Vac $39 Doorbuster Deal Now Live

Nov 22, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking for a new Shop Vac? This 14-gallon model is currently on sale for $39 with free shipping.

Power Tools

Cyber Monday 2012 Tool Deals

Nov 21, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Here is a sneak peek at some of the Cyber Monday 2012 deals we’ve found.

Awesome & Cool

Guess How Long to Drill 34 6-inch x 24-inch Holes in Concrete

Nov 21, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

The next question – how much does a 6-inch x 24-inch concrete plug weigh?!

Cordless

New Makita 12V Cordless Jig Saw

Nov 21, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Makita’s new 12V jig saw features orbital settings, a built-in blower, built-in dust port, continuous-on switch – the works!

New Tools

Milwaukee “Double Duty Upgrade” Sawzall Blades

Nov 20, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Milwaukee’s new Sawzall blades are said to last twice as long as their current generation blades.

Tool Deals

Holiday Deal: Ridgid Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum for $59 at Home Depot

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Looking for a new medium-duty wet/dry shop vacuum? This 16-gallon Ridgid model is on sale again for $59.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

This is What Dewalt’s New 20V Cordless Brushless Framing Nailer Looks Like

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at the next tool to join Dewalt’s 20V cordless tool lineup – a brushless framing nailer.

DIY & Home

2012 Holiday Tool Gift Guide: Makers & Hobbyists

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Check out this holiday tool gift guide that features 20 favorites for makers, hackers, modders, tinkerers, robotics and electronics hobbyists, and DIYers.

Tool Deals

Daily Deals: Gearwrench 20pc Wrench Set, Bosch 12V Drill/Drive Combo, Air Nailer Kit, +

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Today’s round of tool deals include Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches, a great price on a Bosch 12V cordless combo, and discounted respirators.

Tool Deals

Sears Black Friday 2012 Doorbusters on Sale Now!!

Nov 18, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Sears’ Black Friday doorbusters just went on sale a couple of days early!

Cordless

Save $20 off Dewalt 20V Bare Tools

Nov 18, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking to expand your Dewalt 20V Max tool collection? Now’s a good time to do it if you want to save $20 off select models.

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