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Reader Question: Is There a Tape Measure with Lifetime Guarantee?

Jan 24, 2014 Stuart 51 Comments

A reader asked about tape measures that are covered under lifetime guarantees, but we don’t know of any. Do you?

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We asked the guys at Tools in Action for a quick review of Milwaukee’s new M18 jobsite radio charger.

Cordless

Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Distance Measuring Tool Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

We reviewed the new Bosch Bluetooth-equipped GLM 100 C laser distance measuring tool.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Select Milwaukee M12 & M18 Cordless Kits on Sale!

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

We were tipped off about some VERY GOOD deals on six select Milwaukee M12 and M18 cordless kits.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Coming Soon: Kershaw Knockout Knife (Olive and Black Version)

Jan 22, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Kershaw is coming out with a new version of their USA-made Knockout flipper knife.

New Tools

New Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive Circular Saw

Jan 22, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new magnesium-bodied worm drive saw.

Layout & Measuring

New Empire E2G E70 Levels

Jan 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Empire has come out with an updated new line of bubble levels.

New Tools

New Snap-on Dog Box Toolboxes

Jan 21, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Snap-on has come out with four new dog boxes for the aviation industry, and they look pretty handy for other types of users as well.

New Tools

New Flir Multimeters and Testing Products

Jan 21, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Flir has come out with 6 new test and measurement instruments, including a multimeter, clamp-on meters, a moisture meter, videoscope, and voltage detector.

New Tools

New Bosch Dust Extractors (Wet/Dry Vacs)

Jan 20, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Bosch has come out with four new dust extraction vacuums.

Safety

When Did You Last Get a Tetanus Shot?

Jan 20, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Reminder: If you haven’t had a tetanus booster shot in the last 10 years, make it a point to get one soon.

Cordless

End of Season Sale: Buy a Bosch Heated Jacket, Get a FREE 12V Battery and Charger

Jan 20, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Through Feb 28th, 2014, buy a new Bosch jacket, get a free 12V 2.0Ah Li-ion battery and charger to power it with.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Milwaukee M18 Cordless Air Blower

Jan 17, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new cordless compact air blower for quick cleanup tasks.

Hand Tools

Help us Find: A Jigsaw Blade Handle or Holder

Jan 17, 2014 Stuart 40 Comments

Have you come across a jigsaw blade handle or holder you could recommend?

Flashlights & Worklights

New Fiilex V70 LED Task Lamp

Jan 17, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Fiilex has come out with their new V70 LED task lamp, which is designed for applications where color accuracy is a high priority.

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