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New Tools

Coming Soon: Dewalt Fasteners and Anchors in Select Markets

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of anchors and related products.

Digital Fabrication

Southeast Tool Router Bit Set for Cutting Plastic

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

This 10-piece router bit set includes the most popular bits for cutting plastic sheet materials.

Cordless

Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand? (2014 Edition)

Oct 21, 2014 Stuart 99 Comments

Which would you say is the best cordless power tool brand?

Cordless

Bosch 12V Brushless Impact Driver & Wrench, Sneak Peek

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at what look to be Bosch’s next-generation 12V brushless impact driver and 3/8″ wrench.

New Tools

Dewalt MaxFit vs. FlexTorq Screwdriver Bits – Does Anyone Know the Difference??

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Do you know the difference between Dewalt’s FlexTorq and MaxFit screwdriver bits? (This isn’t a trick question, I’m really asking!)

Hand Tools

Tool Sets for Kids??

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Which tools or tool set would you recommend for kids to use?

Power Tools

Deal: Save $50 off $200+ Bosch Tools and Accessories Orders!

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Through the end of the month (Oct 2014), save $50 off $200+ Bosch tools and accessories orders!

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Klein Combination Tip Screwdrivers and Bits

Oct 20, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

Klein has come out with new screwdrivers and bits to fit the combo-tip screws commonly found in electrical fittings and devices.

Cordless

Ryobi 18V One+ Impact Driver “Special Buy” – Could this be a 2014 Black Friday Deal?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a Ryobi 18V One+ impact driver kit that looks like it could be a 2014 Black Friday “special buy.”

Cordless

New Makita 18V Cordless Oil Pulse Driver

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new 18V cordless brushless “oil pulse” impact-like driving tool.

Editorial

New Skil Skilsaw Brand Identity – What Do You Think it Means?

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Skil’s Skilsaw brand has relaunched with a new brand identity.

Saws

Deal: Bosch Reciprocating Saw for $75

Oct 17, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bosch’s 11-amp RS7 reciprocating saw is on sale for just $75, plus $5 per order flat rate shipping.

Bit Holders & Drivers

PB Swiss Stubby Bit Holder Screwdriver Review

Oct 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

PB Swiss’s SwissGrip bit holder stubby screwdriver fits in the palm of your hand and is quite comfortable to use.

New Tools

New Kobalt Direct Drive Gearless Ratchet – Review!

Oct 16, 2014 Stuart 41 Comments

We reviewed the new Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet, which actually works really well without being too large or bulky.

Cordless

Best Cordless Impact Drivers 2015 Edition

Oct 15, 2014 Stuart 78 Comments

Looking to buy a new cordless impact driver? Here’s a discussion on the ones we consider to be the top models currently available!

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