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Editorial

Buyer Beware, or How I Almost Accidentally Bought a Radioactive Rock

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 31 Comments

A not very tool-related story about how I almost accidentally bought a radioactive rock.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Impact Driver Review

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s our review of the Milwaukee M12 Fuel impact driver, which we found to be exceptionally well-designed.

Hand Tools

Hot Deal: Husky Pliers and Adjustable Wrench 3pc Tool Set for $10

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart Discuss

Here’s a great deal on a Husky 3pc tool set that comes with two pliers and a speedy adjustable wrench.

New Tools

New Dewalt Right Angle Drill Adapter

Apr 19, 2013 Stuart 19 Comments

A quick look at Dewalt’s new right angle adapter.

Flashlights & Worklights

New Deal of the Day: Life Gear Tactical LED Flashlights

Apr 18, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

Amazon’s second deal of the day is a discount off of select Life Gear LED flashlights.

Cordless

HOT Deal of the Day: Makita 18V 4pc Cordless Tool Kit for $200

Apr 18, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

There’s a great buy on Makita’s 18V 4-tool cordless combo kit.

Knives

New X-Acto Knife Desktop Holder

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

This new X-Acto knife holder allows for safe and easy tabletop access to your precision knives.

Cordless

New Makita LXDT06 Brushless Impact Driver with Automatic Speed Downshifter

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless brushless impact driver that looks to be the best 18V-class impact currently available.

Hand Tools

Mobile-Shop Complete Tool Bag

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

The Mobile-Shop tool set looks great for industrial settings where nobody wants to build up a tool kit from scratch.

Cordless

New Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver

Apr 17, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the scoop on Dewalt’s latest 20V Max brushless impact driver.

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Combination and Ratcheting Wrenches

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart Discuss

New from Dewalt – combination wrenches and ratcheting wrenches.

Cordless

Milwaukee Heated Jacket Differences

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s how to tell the difference between Milwaukee’s original M12 heated jacket and the newer style.

Hand Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tool Sets

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 23 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with new ratchets, socket sets, and mechanics tools sets.

Cordless

Dewalt Releases 20V 4.0Ah Battery and Upgrades Select Cordless Kits

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart 30 Comments

Dewalt’s new 20V Max 4.0Ah battery and a couple of new kits featuring the new high capacity battery are now available.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Victorinox (PB Swiss) Bike Tool

Apr 16, 2013 Stuart Discuss

The new Victorinox Bike Tool is a compact and high quality tool kit for on-the-go maintenance and repair needs.

RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “That’s really helpful. Thanks for taking time to respond — thorough and informative. Good to hear that it’s working well.…”
blocky on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “The fact that this is to be bolt-assembled by the end user implies modularity. Wouldn’t this be a compelling system…”
Nathan on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “Like said mechanics carts see them in hangars and shops. The bottom area is often for chemicals or parts. And…”
Stuart on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “The plastic is holding up pretty well, at least as well as the diamond plate-covered engineered wood of my old…”
RS on Unboxing a New Beta Tool Cabinet: “Stuart, what do you think of your Beta cabinet?How’s the ABS long term, particularly on the top edges? Curious what…”
frobo on New Craftsman Tool Cart at Lowe’s, and it’s PURPLE: “That makes sense. Maybe the manufacturers of these carts are missing an opportunity by not offering an add-on drawer kit…”