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5 Tools You Should NOT Get Dad for Father’s Day

Jun 10, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Here are 5 types of tools you shouldn’t be buying Dad for Father’s Day.

Hatch Tempest Pliers

Jun 10, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Hatch’s Tempest pliers are the ultimate fishing pliers and feature aluminum handles, stainless steel jaws, and dual cutting blades.

Cordless

New Makita Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool with Tool-Free Blade Change

Jun 10, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new 18V LXT oscillating multi-tool that features a tool-free blade change mechanism.

Awesome & Cool

Hazet Assistent Mobile Toolbox

Jun 9, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

Hazet’s Assistent mobile toolbox and workcenter is a great addition to any garage or workshop, but its high price will sting you.

New Tools

Craftsman 40V Cordless Lawn Mower Review

Jun 6, 2014 Clayton M 27 Comments

We reviewed Craftsman’s new 40V battery-powered push lawn mower. It can mow and mulch, and runs off of (2) Li-ion batteries sequentially.

Electrical Tools

Williams Mini Wire Cutters

Jun 6, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We came across a cute USA-made mini cutter from Williams that can handle copper and aluminum wires up to 8 AWG thick.

Made in USA

Tekton USA-Made Pliers Review

Jun 6, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Tekton has come out with some nice new USA-made pliers.

New Tools

New Williams Scaffold Ratchet and Snap-on Transformer Access Tool

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Snap-on and Williams have come out with a new transformer installation tool and a new scaffold ratchet.

ToolGuyd Giveaways

Upgrade Your Gear! ToolGuyd Giveaway: RAZOR-BACK Professional Tools

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 76 Comments

We’re giving away some sweet new RAZOR-BACK tools! Do you want a new shovel? How about a rake? Enter to win!

Electrical Tools

Tekton “Everybit” Electronics Tool Kit

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Tekton’s Everybit tool kit is an inexpensive set that comes with all the tools you need to open up common electronic devices such as laptops and smartphones.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Skil Speed Slide Wrench

Jun 5, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Skil’s new Speed Slide adjustable wrench is quick to adjust and easy to stash away in a pocket or tool bag.

Mechanics' Tools

Gearwrench X-Beam Zero-Offset Ratcheting Wrench Review

Jun 4, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Here’s a quick review of Gearwrench’s X-Beam ratcheting wrench, a wrench style that I just don’t find useful.

DIY & Home

Raven MPV7100 Mower + Ridable Generator

Jun 4, 2014 Stuart 78 Comments

There’s a new Raven hybrid ridable mower and generator coming out, the MPV7100.

Oscillating Tools

Fein MultiMaster Oscillating Tool is STILL on Sale for $78.44!!

Jun 4, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

You can still snag the Fein MultiMaster for less than $80!

Saws

Deal of the Day: Dremel Moto-Saw for $55

Jun 4, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

The Dremel Moto-Saw is on sale for just $55, today (6/4/14) only!

Michael F on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I think they should have just called the HPT tools HiKoki in the US from the start to avoid all…”
mark w on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “I hope this is positive. I find metabo hpt to have really great pricing on tools that don’t skimp on…”
zchris87v on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “I could have had a giant craftsman table saw that was in my grandmother’s house, but the stuff from her…”
Stuart on I Made Progress Towards My Dream Workshop: “I’m sorry, right now I’m just donating locally.”
Stuart on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “Personal tools? No, mainly because the value has been too little to bother. ToolGuyd tools? No, because expenses (“write offs”)…”
Jared on My Workshop Cleanup Efforts Continue -September Update: “Those socket sets are great for pressing bearings.”