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OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 6: Cutting Performance (Ease of Cut)

Jun 23, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Wondering which oscillating multi-tool metal-cutting blade provides the best performance? We tested Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt blades, and there was one blade that was clearly superior to the others.

Flashlights & Worklights

Maglite Camo-Patterned 3D LED Flashlight

Jun 23, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Did you know that Maglite makes a universal camo-patterned version of their 3D LED flashlight?

Clamps

New Milwaukee Hand Clamps

Jun 23, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new hand clamps.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Bostitch Smart Point Nailers

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Bostitch’s new Smart Point air nailers.

Hand Tools

Reader Question: Power and Hand Tool Maintenance?

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Got any tool maintenance tips you’d love to share?

Electrical Tools

Hot Deal: Knipex Electrician’s Pliers for $20

Jun 20, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

These wonderful Knipex electrician’s multi-purpose pliers are currently phenomenally priced, probably for a short time.

Cordless

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Polisher and Sander

Jun 19, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new cordless polisher/sander that’s meant as an auto detailing sidekick.

Safety

Recommended: Nexcare Waterproof Bandages

Jun 19, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Nexcare’s clear waterproof adhesive bandages.

Mechanics' Tools

New Kobalt All-in-One Wrench and 30pc Mechanics Tool Set

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Kobalt’s 30pc mechanics tool set comes with an all-in-one wrench/ratchet/bit driver that begs to be added to a portable tool kit.

Cordless

New Makita 18V Cordless Vacuum

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless 18V vacuum cleaner.

Cordless

Festool TSC 55 Cordless Brushless Double-Battery Circular Saw

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a look at Festool’s cordless track saw, which is currently only available in Europe.

New Tools

Festool Vecturo Oscillating Tool System

Jun 18, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

Here’s a quick First Look at the upcoming Festool Vecturo oscillating tool system!

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 5: Best Cutting Speed

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We compared Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt metal-cutting oscillating multi-tool blades. Here’s a look at their cutting speeds.

Cordless

Reader Question: Auto Hammer for String Art Nails?

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

A reader asked for advice as to whether an auto hammer would be suitable for driving in string art nails.

New Tools

New Milwaukee Fast Release Locking Pliers

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Milwaukee has added new fast-release locking pliers to their growing selection of hand tools.

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