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Milwaukee Fuel M18 Brushless Impact Driver

Mar 12, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Milwaukee’s coming out with a new M18 Fuel brushless impact driver. We don’t know a lot about it, yet, but we do know of at least one major upgrade.

News

Best Tool & Home Improvement Links of the Week!

Mar 9, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are a couple of tool and home-improvement articles and discussions you might like.

New Tools

Bosch MX30E Multi-X Oscillating Multi-Tool with Tool-Less Blade Change

Mar 8, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Bosch has announced a new Multi-X oscillating tool, the MX30E, which features a handy tool-free blade change.

Drills & Drivers

Giveaway: Porter Cable 18V Li-Ion Drill Driver!

Mar 7, 2012 Stuart 198 Comments

Porter Cable sent over a brand new 18V li-ion drill/driver for us to give away to a lucky ToolGuyd reader! Entry is quick and easy, so leave a comment and cross your fingers.

Hand Tools

Wera Joker Ratcheting Combination Wrench

Mar 7, 2012 Stuart 22 Comments

Wera just announced a new line of “Joker” ratcheting wrenches. And no, it’s not April Fools Day yet.

New Tools

Fein Entry-Level MultiMaster Kit

Mar 6, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Fein just announced their new entry-level MultiMaster oscillating multi-tool kit.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Skinth OG Ultimate Multi-Tool Sheath

Mar 6, 2012 Stuart 15 Comments

The Skinth is a new slender multi-tool sheath that can pack your EDC tools into a compact and neat-looking package.

Editorial

Watch Out for “Snap-on Industrial” Williams and Bahco Tools

Mar 5, 2012 Stuart 76 Comments

Bahco and Williams tools are now being advertised as under the “Snap-on Industrial Brands” label.

Hand Tools

Wiha Ergonomic Screwdriver Set Review

Mar 5, 2012 Stephen K 8 Comments

Guest reviewer StephenK tested Wiha’s 3K screwdrivers, which feature ergonomic handles and precision tips at a very affordable price point.

Hand Tools

All-Spec Precision Tweezers Review

Mar 2, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

We found inexpensive tweezers that perform quite admirably for the price!

Hand Tools

Wera Kraftform Classic Screwdriver Set Review

Mar 2, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Who says cheap drivers can’t be comfortable with strong high-quality tips? Here’s a quick review of Wera’s value-priced Classic Kraftform screwdrivers.

Cordless

New Craftsman 12V Power Source USB Device Charger

Mar 1, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Craftsman has introduced a Nextec 12V USB charger that powers your devices when on-the-go.

Cordless

New Craftsman Nextec 12V Jig Saw

Mar 1, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Craftsman has announced that a new compact jig saw will be added to their Nextec 12V power tool lineup.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

ESEE Candiru Neck Knife Sneak Peek

Feb 29, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

ESEE’s new Candiru knife looks perfectly sized for every-day-carry and general cutting needs. Here’s a quick preview!

Knives

Greenlee Utility Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Feb 29, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Greenlee’s Hawk Bill folding utility knives have been recalled due to a potential lock-failure and laceration hazard.

Awesome & Cool

Craftsman Ratchet Toilet Paper Holder

Feb 28, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Over at the Craftsman Experience, they built a toilet paper holder with a Craftsman ratchet. Literally!

News

Home Depot and Lowes Q4 2011 Earnings

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Home Depot and Lowes recently released Q4 2011 earnings reports.

Editorial

Dewalt Scroll Saw Wins Popularity Contest

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

There’s something to be said about a scroll saw – or any tool for that matter – that is favored at 4/4 demo stations at a Woodworking Show. The Dewalt DW788 looks to have won the popularity contest.

DIY & Home

Rockler I-Semble Slip-on Shelf Brackets

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Rockler’s I-Semble slip-on shelf brackets help you build complete shelving units and other types of furniture very quickly and with minimal tools.

Layout & Measuring

FastCap Square N Tape Review

Feb 27, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

FastCap’s Square N Tape is a mini square and layout tool that packs several handy features in a pocketable package.

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