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Deal: Dewalt 35pc Impact Bit Set

Oct 28, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Dewalt’s 35-piece general purpose impact bit set is currently on sale for just $15.

Gearwrench Gimbal Palm Ratchets

Oct 28, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Gearwrech’s new gimbal-style ratchets are palm-sized and allow for high adjustability without the need for a wobble adapter.

Cordless

New Makita Heated Jackets

Oct 28, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita has come out with a new line of 12V Max and 18V heated jackets.

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Stubby Screwdriver

Oct 25, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Kobalt’s new Double Drive stubby screwdriver looks like it could work well as a stubby ratcheting screwdriver. The 37pc set is priced at $15.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Good Value: Dewalt 2AA LED Flashlight

Oct 25, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Dewalt’s new 2AA LED flashlight outputs up to 80 lumens and costs just $15.

New Tools

New Kobalt Magnum Grip Locking Pliers

Oct 25, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new Magnum Grip auto-adjusting locking pliers.

Hand Tools

New Kobalt Triple Cut Multi-Cutters

Oct 25, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Kobalt has come out with new Triple Cut utility cutters that work with replaceable blades.

Editorial

Lowe’s Excellent Customer Service and “Lower Price” Kobalt Tools BS

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

What I love about Lowes: above and beyond customer service. What grinds my gears: potentially deceptive Kobalt tool pricing.

Cordless

Coming Soon: New IR 12V Compact Cordless Tools (IQV12)

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

IR is coming out with a new line of 12V Li-ion compact cordless power tools designed for automotive mechanics and technicians.

Cordless

Hot Deal: Hitachi 18V Li-ion Cordless Drill Kit for $129

Oct 24, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

We came across a rather appealing deal on this Hitachi 18V lithium-ion cordless drill/driver kit.

Software

Review: Home Depot PRO App for Android and iOS

Oct 23, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

We reviewed Home Depot’s Pro mobile app, which is designed to save professional users time and money on the go.

New Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Precision Screwdriver Set

Oct 23, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Kobalt’s new 18pc Double Drive precision screwdriver set is designed to help you tackle smaller machine screws and fasteners twice as fast as with ordinary drivers.

Storage & Organization

Finally, a Toolbox Fit for Your Jungle Workshop – New Matco Camo-Themed Tool Storage

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 3 Comments

Matco has come out with new limited edition jungle camo-themed tool cabinets for the Fall.

Made in USA

Pelican 0450 Mobile Tool Chest

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Pelican’s 0450 is the Tyrannosaurus Rex of mobile tool boxes.

Safety

Recommend Your Favorite Work Gloves!

Oct 22, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

Please tell us about your favorite work gloves!

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Josh on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “Milwaukee makes their own version of this tool that is functionally identical to (and the same price – $17) as…”
Bonnie on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “I think there’s not enough contact area here to use a Qi coil, but I haven’t looked into those in…”
Scott on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “My wife has told me a couple of times within the past few months she wants a cordless screwdriver. How…”
Stuart on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “I wouldn’t say Craftsman is trying to enter the precision tool market; I am sure this was designed to be…”
JoeM on New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock: “I like that they’re trying to enter the precision market, but I’m not sure I like the format they’ve gone…”