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Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Cordless Band Saw

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max cordless band saw, model DCX371.

Cordless

Price Drop: Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has recently slashed the prices of their VT02 and VT04 visual infrared thermometers.

Cordless

Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

Wrenches

A Deep Offset Wrench Saved the Day!

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 42 Comments

Another one of my deep offset box end wrenches has earned its place in my toolbox.

Electrical Tools

Is Anyone Using Southwire’s new Tools?

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 86 Comments

What’s your opinion on the new Southwire tools that Lowes has stocked their electrical tools aisles with?

Editorial

Mechanix Impact Pro Work Gloves Review

Jan 30, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

I just tested my new pair of Mechanix Impact Pro work gloves, and I’m not at all happy with them.

Cordless

Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

Cordless

Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

We have seen evidence that suggests Makita is one of several brands currently working to bring a new higher capacity 18V 5.0Ah battery to market.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Which Batteries for Flashlights and Tools in Cold Weather

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

If you plan to use a flashlight or battery-powered device outside in the winter, you will probably want to power it with lithium batteries.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd 2014 Media Guide

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

This is a brief discussion of ToolGuyd’s 2014 advertising policies.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt DCN692 Brushless Cordless Framing Nailer

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new cordless brushless framing nailer, the DCN692.

Cordless

Why We Cannot Do an Exhaustive Cordless Battery Comparison

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We were asked to put together a more detailed battery comparison, but unfortunately this isn’t something we will do. Here’s why.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Bosch 3-Tool and (2) L-Boxx Combo Kit for $160!

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Bosch’s 12V drill/driver, impact driver, radio, and double L-Boxx kit recently dropped in price to $160 from $200.

Flashlights & Worklights

Recall: Rayovac LED Flashlights

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Rayovac is in the process of recalling certain LED flashlights that could short circuit, overheat, and melt.

New Tools

Bosch Compact 8″ Sliding Miter Saw CM8S

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new super-compact 8″ sliding miter saw that’s designed for portability and high cutting capacity.

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