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Black & Decker Sanders – 4 New Models

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

We took a quick look at Black & Decker’s new sanders – a Mouse detail sander, a 1/4 sheet finish sander, and two random orbit sanders.

Cordless

Makita Heated Jackets – Soon Available in the USA

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita’s heated jacket will soon be available at USA distributors, just in time for the 2014-2015 winter season.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milwaukee Fastback Pocket Knife and Free Utility Knife Bonus Deal

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Buy a Milwaukee folding knife, get a utility knife for free!

Tool Deals

Woot Spooktacular Tool Sale

Oct 28, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Over at Woot, there are some scary-good deals as part of their Halloween tool sale!

Precision Tools

Why Do Precision Screwdrivers Have Spinning Caps?

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Have you ever wondered why precision and jeweler’s screwdrivers have free-spinning caps?

Made in USA

New Craftsman Premium Workbenches – Early Review

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Craftsman has come out with new premium workbenches that are very nicely made and easy to assemble.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Angle Grinders

Oct 27, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita has come out with new 18V brushless angle grinders.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Precision Screwdrivers

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee’s coming out with new precision screwdrivers – here’s a quick first look.

Cordless

SpeedHex FlipOut Cordless Driver

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

The FlipOut pivoting screwdriver has finally hit the market, just in time for the holiday season.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: Kobalt Direct Drive Ratchet Set w/ Free Bonus

Oct 24, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

If you’re looking to buy Kobalt’s Direct Drive ratchet set (which we reviewed and highly recommend), be sure to consider the special set that includes a bonus gearless palm ratchet at no extra cost.

Cordless

New Dewalt Bluetooth Speaker

Oct 23, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new Bluetooth-equipped speaker designed to work with smartphones and other types of music players.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: 2 Milwaukee 16′ Tape Measures for the Price of 1

Oct 23, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

What’s better than one Milwaukee tape measure? Two for the price of one.

Electrical Tools

What’s the Story Behind “Wirepro by Klein” Tools?

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s the scoop about older “Wirepro by Klein” tools that you might have seen on ebay or through 3rd party sellers on Amazon and elswhere.

Cordless

New Bosch DDB181 Super-Compact 18V Drill

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new super-compact and lightweight 18V drill driver that could probably be mistaken for a 12V tool.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

More Dewalt Automotive Air Tools

Oct 22, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a couple new air tools aimed at mechanics and automotive users.

ColeTrain on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Umm, no you don’t want this. It’s called the new Toyota Supra and it sucks. It’s also not a waste…”
HmmmDusty on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “It was mostly the fact that they didn’t want to have to license the former name perpetually.”
Jag on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “The Free technology is such a smooth and fluid action when using the tools. I love the magnet style arc.”
Jag on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Having the thumb stud on the arc is a game changer. It feels so smooth in the deployment. So that…”
Stuart on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Multi-tool knives tend to have compromises, even when featuring premium steel. If you want a knife with a replaceable blade,…”
Dave Brill on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Stuart I think you should have said if the blade gets used that much you should check out are knives…”