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Drills & Drivers

Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. If you’re at all curious about hammer drills, check it out! Who Needs a Hammer […]

Shop Vac 12 Gallon 4-5 HP

Tool Deals

Daily Deal: 12 Gallon Shop Vac for $42

Nov 29, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon has this 12 gallon 4.5HP Shop Vac on sale for $42.

Editorial

Black Friday Tool Deals & Common Sense

Nov 26, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a quick reminder of our Black Friday tool deals posts, and a few words of caution.

Bosch OIS Cutting Blade OSC312F

New Tools

Free Bosch OIS Adapter and 3.5″ Wood/Metal Blade!

Nov 24, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

Do you own an oscillating multi-tool? Do you want a free Bosch OIS adapter? How about a free cutting blade? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this post is for you!

Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Variable Speed Multi Tool Nov 2010 Gift Guide

DIY & Home

A Few of Amazon’s Best Early Black Friday Deals!!

Nov 23, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

We took a look through Amazon’s many early Black Friday tool deals, and hand-picked the best deals from the good ones. Check ’em out!

Bosch OIS Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessories

New Tools

New Bosch OIS Standard for Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessories

Nov 23, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Do you have an oscillating multi-tool? Then you’ll want to read about the new interface standard Bosch has been developing!

Wera Kraftform 300 Series Plus Anti-Cam-Out Slotted Screwdriver

Hand Tools

Anti Cam Out Screwdriver Tips – “ACO” & “ACR”

Nov 22, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Here we take a closer look (literally) at ACR (anti-cam-out) screwdriver tips.

Home Depot Level Gift Card Holder Nov 2010

Accessories

New Home Depot Gift Cards & Holders are Eye-Catching & Pretty Neat

Nov 22, 2010 Stuart Discuss

We take a closer look at some of the new gift cards & gift card holders that caught our eye at the local Home Depot.

Fiskars Cuts + More Multipurpose Scissors

Hand Tools

Fiskars “Cuts+More” Price Drop – Expired

Nov 22, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

The Fiskars “Cuts+More” 5-in-1 multi-purpose scissors we first wrote about last week dropped in price on Amazon this morning.

Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Knife

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Top 5 Knife & Multi-Tool Gift Ideas

Nov 19, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a quick knife and multi-tool holiday gift guide. All but one are personal favorites that are also at the top of Amazon’s knife and multitool bestseller charts, except for the Kershaw, which deserves to be there but isn’t.

Ridgid JobMax Free Attachment Head Deal

Cordless

Free Ridgid JobMax Attachment Head with Multi-Tool Starter Kit

Nov 19, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Earlier this month we wrote about the new Ridgid JobMax starter kits on Home Depot’s website that feature the standard starter kit and a free attachment tool head of choice, but people had problems getting on the deal. It looks like Home Depot fixed things – the kits are no longer “out of stock” and […]

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Announcements & Updates

Milestones, Androids and iPhones

Nov 19, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Just a bit of news – we have officially surpassed a 100,000 page views per 30 day milestone, with just one month to go before our two-year anniverary! So, thank you all! We know that quite a few people (~4%) are reading ToolGuyd with their smart phones (iPhones, Androids, and Blackberries), so we’re going to start experimenting with a new […]

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Editorial

Five Tools I Never Want to See Hit the Market

Nov 18, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

The following are five tools that I never want to see hit the market, let alone designed or even conceived. But, seeing what’s on the market now, these ideas aren’t as far-fetched as they seem. Can you think of any others?

5mm Ball Hex Screwdriver Tip

Awesome & Cool

A Few Fun Tool Closeup Photos

Nov 18, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

Check out these closeup photos of some of the tools currently on my work bench.

Bolty Tapping Wire Tutorial

DIY & Home

C’mon Baby, Tap That Wire!

Nov 17, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over at Bolty.net, Stacy’s written a series of tutorials on Soldering Techniques for the Reluctant Motorcyclist. The articles are well written with great visuals, with the most recent one discussing how to tap a wire. These procedures mainly deal with the larger gauge wires used in motorcycle and auto systems, but can be carried over to general purpose and […]

Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera and Screwdriver Combo Kit

Cordless

Save $90 on this Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera & Compact Screwdriver Kit

Nov 16, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Today only, Amazon sliced the price of this Milwaukee M12 2-tool kit. Included is an M-Spector digital inspection camera (2310), and an M12 compact screwdriver (2401). The kit normally costs $250, today it’s discounted to $159. Following is a rundown of basic specs and features.

Dremel-Multi-Max-Oscillating-Tool-Kit

Oscillating Tools

Factory Reconditioned Dremel Multi-Max $50

Nov 16, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Looking for an oscillating multi-tool on a really tight budget? Maybe a reconditioned Dremel Multi-Max oscillating tool is a better choice than a no-name model.

Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench SAE Socket Bolt Test Fit Closeup

Hand Tools

How Well Does the Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench Fit Hex Fasteners?

Nov 16, 2010 Stuart 34 Comments

I couldn’t help myself, I purchased a Kobalt Multi Drive Wrench for review (more info about the new tool here). The full hands-on review of the universal wrench is in the works, but I wanted to share these photos about how well (or poorly) the wrench’s sockets fit fasteners.   

Sears Black Friday 2010 DoorBuster Gladiator Premier 30 inch GearBox

Cordless

Sears Black Friday 2010 Tool Deals

Nov 15, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

We took a look through Sears’ Black Friday sales flyer ahead of time, and hand-picked a few of the best to share with you.

Fiskars Cuts + More Multipurpose Scissors

Hand Tools

Fiskars “Cuts + More” 5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Scissors and Knife

Nov 15, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

It’s hard to be excited about scissors, but Fiskar’s new “Cuts + More” looks to be incredibly versatile. It features wire, twine, and rope cutting areas, a bottle opener, and a take-apart knife design for easy cleaning and single-blade use. Even the sheath has multiple uses – it features a built-in sharpener and a hook designed to […]

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