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Cordless

New Flir ONE Thermal Imaging Camera for iPhones

Jan 7, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Flir has announced the Flir ONE, a $349 thermal imaging camera device that attaches to iPhones.

New Tools

New MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers for 2014

Jan 7, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

MakerBot has announced three new Replicator 3D printers that will be launching in 2014.

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Inkzall Markers and Stylus

Jan 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of Inkzall permanent markers, including one that features a tablet/smartphone stylus.

Oscillating Tools

PSA: New Porter Cable Oscillating Tools Don’t Work With Their Older Accessories

Jan 6, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

This is just a friendly announcement that older Porter Cable oscillating blades and accessories won’t fit newer Porter Cable oscillating multi-tools.

Hand Tools

New Klein Glow in the Dark Pliers

Jan 3, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

Klein has come out with new versions of their popular pliers, cutters, and wire strippers with glow in the dark handle grips.

Awesome & Cool

BluCave Modular Storage System

Jan 3, 2014 Stuart 27 Comments

Here is a quick look at BluCave’s modular tool storage system, which is centered around their portable and wall-mountable toolboxes.

Flashlights & Worklights

Deal: Rayovac LED Flashlight for $12

Jan 2, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Home Depot seem to have a few too many Rayovac LED flashlights left over, so they reduced the price to $12.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Porter Cable 20V Drill Driver Kit for $50

Jan 2, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

This Porter Cable 20V Max single-battery drill/driver kit is on sale for just $50 via Woot.

Announcements & Updates

ToolGuyd Year in Review, 2013

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 28 Comments

Happy New Year! Here’s a quick look at what 2013 meant for ToolGuyd.

Editorial

Post-Holiday Season Observations at Home Depot, Sears, and Lowe’s

Jan 1, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Here are some of our end-of-the-year observations and opinions about Sears, Home Depot, and Lowes.

Cordless

The Hottest New Tools of 2014

Dec 31, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Here are the hottest new tools we are most excited about for 2014.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Review: Leatherman Crunch Locking Pliers Multi-Tool

Dec 30, 2013 Clayton M 17 Comments

We reviewed the Leatherman Crunch multi-tool, a unique model that features adjustable locking pliers.

Cordless

First Look: New Ridgid Heated Jackets!

Dec 30, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Ridgid’s new heated jackets.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Dewalt 4pc Pliers Set for $9

Dec 30, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

This 4-piece Dewalt pliers set is on sale as a “special buy” for just $9.

Editorial

5 Ways Lowe’s and Kobalt Really Disappointed Us This Holiday Season

Dec 28, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

Here are a couple of thoughts and observations about Lowes and their newest Kobalt tools.

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