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Craftsman Ball Bearing Storage Combo Sale – Red & Black

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking for a nice ball bearing tool storage setup? Craftsman red and black chest and cabinet combo is on sale for $250.

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.

Hand Tools

Irwin GrooveLock Pliers Set Deal

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

These GrooveLock pliers are on sale again at half-off, for a limited time.

Cordless

Yellow and Black-Colored Stanley FatMax Power Tools Now Available in the UK

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

UK readers, what do you think of the new yellow & black-colored Stanley FatMax power tools now available via Argos?

Cordless

Stanley FatMax 20V Hammer Drill FMC620LA – Now Available in the USA

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley FatMax 20V cordless hammer drills have popped up at Walmart stores, presumably nation-wide.

Cordless

New Ryobi 18V One+ Lithium-Ion Batteries at “Ni-Cd Prices” and Premium Packs

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Ryobi is coming out with new lithium-ion battery packs for their 18V One+ platform, and new drill/driver and combo kits are sure to follow.

New Tools

Dewalt Multi-Material Drill Bits Bore Through Anything

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

These new multi-material drill bits work great at jobsites and anytime you don’t want to bother switching back and forth between masonry bits and twist bits.

Cordless

Dewalt 18V Drill/Driver for $99 Sale

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart Discuss

You know more holiday tool deals are around the corner when Dewalt’s budget drill/driver kit drops down to $100 again.

Editorial

Let There Be Light! Top LED Flashlights and Worklights to Get You Through Dark Times

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

My latest PopMech article features LED flashlights and worklight recommendations, big and small.

Cordless

Makita’s New Adapter Lets You Power 36V Cordless Tools with 18V Battery Packs

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Makita has come up with a simple adapter that allows users to power their 36V cordless tools with 18V batteries.

Storage & Organization

Veto Pro Pac LT & XLT Laptop Tech Bag

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Do you regularly carry a large tool bag and separate laptop bag? These new tool bags are designed for mobile techs looking for an all-in-one solution.

Hand Tools

Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver Set Free Special Bonus Pouch

Oct 19, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

If you’re interested in the Kobalt Double Drive screwdriver set, there’s a limited-time online-only bonus set that comes with a free pouch and extension.

Cordless

Porter Cable Brand Confusion and Mixed Messages

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

Porter Cable’s new 20V Max power tool line caught us by surprise, but is not unexpected. Here’s a not-so-brief discussion about how we think the new line will clear up some of the mixed messages Porter Cable has been sending in recent years.

Hand Tools

Gearwrench 120XP Dual-Pawl Ratchet Disassembled

Oct 18, 2012 Stuart 25 Comments

Here’s a peak inside Gearwrench’s 120XP dual-pawl ratchet.

Cordless

New Heavy Duty Craftsman C3 XCP Cordless Drill Driver

Oct 17, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Craftsman is adding a new heavy duty XCP-powered drill driver kit to their C3 power tool line.

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