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Acquisition News: Milwaukee Tool + Empire Level, Sitting in a Tree…

Apr 23, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

We have received word that Milwaukee Tool is in talks to acquire Empire Level.

New Tools

New Dremel MM20 Entry-Level Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

Apr 22, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Dremel has come out with a new budget-friendly entry-level oscillating multi-tool kit.

Editorial

5 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund on Tools

Apr 21, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here are a couple of ideas on how you can spend your tax refund on tools.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Cheap Folding Knives That Don’t Suck!?

Apr 18, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Do you have a favorite cheap folding knife that you could recommend? Please tell us about it!

Mechanics' Tools

Time Saver: T-Handle Speed Wrenches

Apr 18, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

T-handle speed wrenches help quicken the time it takes to install or remove long fasteners and are definitely worth a try.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V LED Work Lights

Apr 17, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with two new cordless LED work lights, a handheld model and one designed more for area illumination.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V 5.0Ah Battery Pack

Apr 17, 2014 Stuart 21 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new 18V 5.0Ah battery pack that offers longer runtime without any increase in size or weight.

New Tools

New Craftsman Mach Screwdriver with Offset Shaft and Convertible T-Handle

Apr 17, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a new rapid-spinning speeder-style screwdriver that also converts to a T-handle driver for higher torque applications.

Safety

Cheap Disposable Gloves Review

Apr 16, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Going through your pricey nitrile gloves too quickly? We started using cheaper disposable vinyl gloves for quick and light-duty tasks.

Electrical Tools

Best Digital Multimeter: Fluke 87V Review

Apr 16, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We reviewed Fluke’s 87V digital multimeter, which turned out to be the best handheld meter we have ever used!

New Tools

New Stanley FatMax Tool Vest

Apr 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Stanley’s new FatMax tool vest offers plenty of pockets, adjustments for better comfort, and safety accents.

Cordless

New Bosch 18V Wrist-Saving Cordless Drills

Apr 15, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Bosch’s new anti-kickback cordless drills are hitting the market next month!

Electrical Tools

Super-Premium Third Hands Soldering Station

Apr 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a super-precise third hands setup that would work superbly for electronics work.

Awesome & Cool

A Neat Approach to Modular Mobile Tool Storage

Apr 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Check out this functional German-made modular tool storage system!

Cordless

New Black & Decker Matrix Hedge Trimmer and Shear Attachments

Apr 14, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Black & Decker has come out with two new gardening tool attachments for their Matrix line of modular power tools.

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