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Cordless

Hitachi Launches Huge 18V Cordless Power Tool Line Expansion

Jul 31, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Hitachi has added 7 new tools to their 18V cordless power tool platform.

Cordless

First Look: Dewalt Heated Jackets

Jul 30, 2013 Stuart 38 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new line of heated jackets for work and play.

Saws

Opinion: Evolution Tools

Jul 30, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are a couple of thoughts about Evolution Tools, a maker of multi-material-cutting saws and saw blades.

New Tools

First Look: Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool

Jul 29, 2013 Stuart 31 Comments

Dewalt has come out with their first-ever oscillating multi-tool and several “Universal Fitment” blades and accessories.

Clamps

Stanley 2×4 Clamp

Jul 29, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Stanley came out with a new beam clamp that works with standard 2×4 lumber.

Cordless

Bosch Heated Jackets

Jul 27, 2013 Stuart 30 Comments

Bosch is coming out with a new heated jacket designed to keep you warm in wet, cold, and windy jobsite conditions. Looks great for wearing on time off, too.

Layout & Measuring

New Line of Milwaukee Tape Measures

Jul 26, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee is soon coming out with a new line of durable and feature-rich tape measures.

New Tools

Centipede Ultimate Collapsible Sawhorse System

Jul 26, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

The Centipede has been called “the ultimate sawhorse.” It’s definitely an interested and appealing collapsible work support product. What do you think?

New Tools

New Gladiator Tool-Free Heavy Duty Shelving Rack

Jul 26, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Gladiator has come out with a new heavy duty storage rack that holds up to 2,000 pounds of goods per shelf.

New Tools

Allit Modular Storage Cases

Jul 25, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Lee Valley started carrying these made-in-German Allit modular bin organizers.

Cordless

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Chain Saw

Jul 25, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 36V chain saw that is powered by two 18V battery packs.

Storage & Organization

Bosch L-Boxx Tool Storage System Review

Jul 25, 2013 Stuart 77 Comments

Here is everything you wanted to know about Bosch’s L-Boxx tool storage system!

DIY & Home

Bad DIYer Driver Award

Jul 24, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s an example of how you shouldn’t transport 4′ x 8′ sheet goods.

Hand Tools

Shaviv Mango Basic Deburring Tool Set

Jul 24, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

The Shaviv Mango deburring tool set is a great starter set for cleaning up sharp edges in plastic and metal materials.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Snap-on Wrinkle Knife Review

Jul 23, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

CRKT new Snap-on Wrinkle is a sharp-looking and well-performing pocket knife for daily use or even collecting.

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