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Open Discussion, Hurricane Sandy Edition

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

Open discussion, anything goes! Feel free to ask questions, share favorites and opinions, tell us about recent purchases.

Cordless

$50-Off Select Bosch Cordless Combo Kits

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Looking to buy a new Bosch 12V or 18V combo kit? Certain combos are eligible for instant $50-off discount via Amazon.

Hand Tools

Husky Self-Adjusting Groove Joint Pliers Review

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Husky’s new self-adjusting pliers are quick to adjust and comfortable to grip. Here’s our full review.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Knife Review: CRKT Shenanigan Z, a Value-Priced Flipper Folder

Oct 29, 2012 Stuart Discuss

CRKT’s Shenanigan Z is a no-frills value-priced folding knife that has proven itself to be sturdy and reliable. Here’s the full review.

Cordless

Milwaukee Brushless Impact Driver Kit – New Low Price

Oct 27, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

If you’ve been looking to upgrade to Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL brushless impact driver, good news – the price of the kit dropped $51 to $229 at select retailers!

Clamps

New Craftsman TriGrips Work Supports (aka Triangular Bench Cookies)

Oct 26, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman just came out with new triangular work support spacers, which are great for routing, sanding, painting, drilling, and cutting tasks.

Editorial

A Closer Look at Lead-Free Solder

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here are a few optical micrographs of lead-free solder that I took 7 years ago.

Hand Tools

New Husky 3X Ratcheting Screwdriver

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Husky came out with a new ratcheting screwdriver that works 3 times as fast as other ratcheting screwdrivers.

Cordless

$90-off Dewalt Brushless Impact Driver Kit

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your impact driver, Dewalt’s 20V Max brushless impact driver kit is on sale for $90 less than its list and average street price.

Saws

Bosch GTS1031 Table Saw Sale

Oct 25, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Bosch’s 10-inch portable table saw is on sale over at Amazon, for $320.

New Tools

Makita Gold Ultra Magnetic Impact Bit Set with Slide-N-Lock Case

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita has come out with a new bit storage case, screw-holding bit holder, and Gold impact-rated screwdriver bits.

Hand Tools

Kobalt 5-Piece Pliers Set for $15

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for a set of inexpensive pliers? This 5-piece set is on sale for just $15 at Lowes.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman LED-Lighted 6-in-1 Screwdriver

Oct 24, 2012 Stuart 10 Comments

Craftsman’s newest metal-handle multi-bit screwdriver features built-in LED lighting around the base of the bit holder.

Editorial

What Determines Which Retailers ToolGuyd Promotes?

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

A Home Depot corporate employee asked us to “stop peddling Amazon over all other retailers.” Here’s my response.

Editorial

Dewalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Predictions

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Why hasn’t Dewalt come out with an oscillating multi-tool yet? Here are our theories and predictions.

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