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Father’s Day Gift Idea: Little Giant Flip N Lite Platform Step Ladder

Jun 6, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

The Little Giant Flip N Lite seems like a nice upgrade over traditional aluminum step ladders.

New Dewalt Compact Cordless and Corded Wet/Dry Vacuums

Jun 5, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt has come out with two new compact cordless and corded wet/dry vacs that are compatible with both 18V and 20V Max battery packs.

Cordless

Good Buy: Porter Cable 20V Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit

Jun 5, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Porter Cable’s new drill/driver and impact driver looks to be a great buy at just $180.

Editorial

Thermal Image of a Ghost!! (A Brief Primer on Infrared Reflections)

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

What the heck did the thermal imager capture – is that a ghost?

Cordless

Thermal Image of a Cordless Drill

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a thermal image of a compact cordless drill, along with an explanation of why the motor heats up and what happens if you push it too far.

Cordless

HOT DEAL: Bosch 12V Drill Kit Plus Two L-Boxxes for $93!

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

One-day only – Bosch PS31 12V drill/driver kit with two L-Boxxes for less than $100.

Editorial

3D Printer Capabilities, and How the Media Blurs Reality with Science Fiction Fantasy

Jun 3, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Yes, 3D printers are amazing, but they’re also overhyped by the media and misinformed “experts.”

Cordless

New Dewalt 8V Gyro Screwdriver DCF680

Jun 3, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dewalt’s new 8V Max gyroscopic cordless screwdriver!

Hand Tools

New Channellock E-Series Extreme Leverage Pliers & Cutters

Jun 3, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Channellock has come out with new slimmers and higher leverage pliers and cutters.

Accessories

New Dremel Dust Blower

May 31, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Dremel’s new dust blower attachment.

DIY & Home

First Alert “Atom” Micro Smoke Alarm

May 31, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

The Atom is a small smoke alarm that’s perfect for additional placements around the home or shop.

Accessories

Handy Hardware: Leveling Mounts and Feet

May 30, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

This week’s handy hardware highlight: leveling feet.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kickstarter: The Atom, a Multi-Purpose Keychain Tool

May 28, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

The Atom is a new keychain-friendly multi-tool that packs a lot of function into its small size.

Editorial

Thoughts About Craftsman’s Mechanics Tools

May 28, 2013 Stuart 41 Comments

I don’t quite get what’s happening to Craftsman’s mechanics tool line, but here are some notes and thoughts about what I’ve observed.

Tool Deals

Father’s Day Tool Discounts & Coupons 2013

May 28, 2013 Stuart 15 Comments

Here are the latest hot Father’s Day tool deals and discounts we could find.

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