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Cyalume SnapLight Glow Stick Deal

Oct 28, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

This 10-pack of green 12-hour glow sticks is $10. Glow sticks are great to have around when the lights go out, or when boredom sets in.

Awesome & Cool

PowerPax Battery Holder Caddy

Oct 28, 2011 Stuart Discuss

These PowerPax battery holders are great for carrying spare AA and other batteries in your toolbox and on-the-go.

Hand Tools

Knipex Alligator Pliers Review

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

I’m not too pleased with my recent Knipex Alligator pliers purchase, here’s why…

Awesome & Cool

Woodworker Turns Chess Pieces on Manual Powered Lathe With Hand and Foot

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a video of a woodworker turning chess pieces on a muscle-powered lathe, with the help of his feet…

Hand Tools

GearWrench Screwdriver Bit Socket Set

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart Discuss

These GearWrench bit sockets are great for high-torque and low-profile applications!

Editorial

Sears Shopping Fail and Partial Win

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What was supposed to be a quick purchase at Sears turned into a frustrating and complicated process.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Auto Wrench Price Drop

Oct 26, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Black & Decker’s auto-adjusting wrench, a popular gift item, dropped in price again.

DIY & Home

New Special Edition Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Jig and Screw Kits

Oct 26, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Kreg has come out with a complete pocket hole jig kit, and a screwdriver assortment complete with an organizer Toolbox.

Hand Tools

Kobalt Pliers, Wrench, and Hand Tool Sale at Lowes

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking to score some Kobalt pliers for yourself or as a gift? Here’s some info on this week’s tool sale!

Hand Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver with Bonus Holster!

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new special edition Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver set that includes a bonus holster.

Cordless

Craftsman V4 4-Volt Cordless Tools

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 14 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a new line of super-lightweight 4-volt cordless tools for home and hobby use. What do you think, will Craftsman’s 4V tools spearhead a comeback for the form factor?

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Gorilla Glue Tape with Mossy Oak Camo Pattern

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Gorilla Tape came out with a new camo-patterned multi-purpose tape. Whatever you do, don’t drop it in the woods!

Editorial

What is the Best Tool in Your Toolbox?

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Which are you best or favorite tools? If you tell us yours, we’ll tell you ours!

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Hammer Drill, Impact Driver, Multi-Tool for Less Than $200!

Oct 24, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

We’ve never seen a price this low on a Milwaukee M12 3-tool combo kit!

Hand Tools

Gerber Gator Machete Pro Zombie Slicer

Oct 24, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Gerber’s Gator Machete Pro can be used as a multi-purpose and camping blade, or for defending against undead zombies.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Skeletool Lowest Price Ever Deal!

Oct 24, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

New Leatherman Skeletool deal, at the lowest price we’ve ever seen it at. It’s a great pocket knife and compact multi-tool and we’re buying up a couple more for gifts.

Cordless

Milwaukee Fluorescent Bulb & Ballast Tester 2210-20

Oct 22, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Read all about Milwaukee’s new fluorescent bulb and ballast lighting tester!

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Editorial

5 Tools to NOT Buy Right Now

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Here are 5 tool types that you should wait a couple of weeks before buying.

Hand Tools

Craftsman 309pc Socket Set and Ball Bearing Tool Storage Deals

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Sears, a large Craftsman socket set is on sale for half-off, and a a 10-drawer ball bearing combo is on sale as well.

Cordless

What You Need to Know About the Saws in Dewalt’s 20V Max Combo Kits

Oct 21, 2011 Stuart 45 Comments

Trying to decide between Dewalt’s 20V combo kits or separate tool kits? There’s something you need to know…

MM on I Almost Bought a Rikon Midi Lathe (and Still Might): “Yes, the Vevor set is high-speed steel. Here’s my old review: https://web.archive.org/web/20250328085240/https://discuss.toolguyd.com/t/vevor-woodturning-chisel-set-review/3482 That is a good point about needing something…”
JoeR on Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!: “Daniel, after washing and wearing several times, gives us a review of the pants please. Tired of beating up my…”
KokoTheTalkingApe on I Almost Bought a Rikon Midi Lathe (and Still Might): “Yeah, cheap tools are available. Was your Vevor set at least high-speed steel? And you still need the sharpening setup,…”
MM on I Almost Bought a Rikon Midi Lathe (and Still Might): “I think that woodturning is actually quite approachable for newbies. There are several inexpensive turning tool sets out there and…”
MFC on Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!: “Bought my kids the Hitachi 10″ miter saw, the porter cable air compressor and brad/finish/pin nailer kit, an hvlp gun…”
KokoTheTalkingApe on I Almost Bought a Rikon Midi Lathe (and Still Might): “Stuart, did you rule out the 1420? Slightly larger, slightly more powerful. I’m starting to turn wood too, and the…”