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Skil 360 Quick Select Cordless Screwdriver Review

Jan 16, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are some final thoughts on Skil’s 360 Quick Select cordless screwdriver

New Black & Decker Brand Identity and Cordless Drill with “AutoSense” Clutch

Jan 16, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

Black & Decker has announced that they will be refreshing their branding and the look of their products, and we also caught glimpse of their upcoming “AutoSense” cordless drill/driver.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Zero Tolerance Knives for 2014

Jan 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the new knives (and tomahawk) that Zero Tolerance will be coming out with in 2014.

Editorial

Paslode’s New Free 2-Year “Service Promise”

Jan 15, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Paslode has a new free 2-year no-questions-asked service promise policy for (3) of their tools. Here’s what we think about it.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Leatherman Multi-Tools for 2014: Leap (for Kids) & Juice (Refresh)

Jan 15, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Leatherman has announced new multi-tools at the 2014 SHOT Show – the new Leap multi-tool for kids, and a refreshed line of Juice multi-tools.

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New Tool Buy: Festool MFT Table from Tool Nut

Jan 14, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

I just finished ordering a Festool MFT/3 multi-functional table from Tool Nut via Amazon. Here are a few words as to why.

DIY & Home

New Crescent “SwitchBlade” Interchangeable-Head Cutters

Jan 14, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Crescent has come out with a new multi-purpose cutter that works with interchangeable tool heads.

Flashlights & Worklights

Review: Cree “60W” Daylight LED Light Bulb

Jan 13, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

We LOVE the new Cree daylight LED light bulbs!

Flashlights & Worklights

What is a Lumen, What is Lux, and More LED Flashlight Technical Mumbo Jumbo

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

Have you ever wondered what a lumen was? We covered that and more.

Cordless

Dewalt 20V Cordless Miter Saw?

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Is Dewalt coming out with a cordless miter saw? We asked, they said nope.

Cordless

New Mac “Powered by Dewalt” Cordless Impact Wrenches, Ratchets, Drills

Jan 10, 2014 Stuart 51 Comments

Mac Tools has come out several new 12V Max and 20V Max cordless Li-ion power tools that are powered by Dewalt tech.

Hand Tools

Deal of the Month: Save 20% off Select Irwin Tools

Jan 9, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Over at Amazon, there’s a 20% off discount on select Irwin hand tools and accessories.

Cordless

Upgrade Your Gear Giveaway: Bosch BRUSHLESS Drill, Driver, or Impact Kit!

Jan 9, 2014 Stuart 263 Comments

We are giving away a Bosch brushless cordless drill, driver, or impact tool AND an assortment of matching accessories to one lucky winner!

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If I Lost All My Tools, Which Brands Would I Pick for Replacements?

Jan 8, 2014 Stuart 55 Comments

Quick, all your tools are gone. (Oh no!) Which brands would you replace them with?

Safety

Yaktrax Pro Ice Cleats

Jan 8, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Yaktrax Pro cleats attach to your shoes or boots to improve traction over ice and snow.

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