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Enco Gets a Bright New Logo?

Oct 10, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Enco, one of our favorite industrial suppliers, might be getting a new logo. (It’s about time!)

New Bosch (UK/EU) Orbital Sanders with Vibration Dampening

Oct 10, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Bosch is coming out with two new orbital sanders in the EU, featuring exceptional vibration dampening and efficient dust collection.

Cordless

New Makita LXPH03 Premium Hammer Drill Driver

Oct 10, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Makita is adding a new premium 18V LXT hammer drill to their lineup. The new drill, LXPH03 is said to have an industry-leading max torque rating.

Cordless

Milwaukee vs. Makita vs. Dewalt Cordless Drill Mudslinging

Oct 9, 2012 Stuart

Grab the popcorn and watch as Milwaukee and Dewalt tease each other and Makita.

Hand Tools

Gearwrench Ratcheting Screwdriver Set Sale

Oct 8, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Gearwrench’s 56pc ratcheting screwdriver set is on sale again at 50%-off.

Hand Tools

FastCap Pocket Chisels and Tools

Oct 8, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

FastCap makes a number of “pocket” tools with folding handles, not just chisels!

Hand Tools

New Stanley FatMax Pocket Chisel Won’t Tear Your Pants or Tool Bag

Oct 5, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s a quick sneak preview of Stanley’s upcoming FatMax pocket chisel.

Cordless

ToolGuyd Giveaway: Skil His and Hers iXO Cordless Screwdriver Kits

Oct 5, 2012 Stuart 95 Comments

We’re giving away a his and hers cordless screwdriver prize package that includes a limited edition pink Skil iXO cordless screwdriver kit, and a red Skil Vivo iXO screwdriver kit.

Storage & Organization

Gladiator Storage Sale at Sears

Oct 5, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

There are 2 days left in this week’s Gladiator Garage Storage sale at Sears. Not that we’re implying that you’re messy or anything.

Hand Tools

New Crescent Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench

Oct 4, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

A new Crescent ratcheting adjustable wrench just hit the market. What do you think – potentially functional or gimmicky?

Hand Tools

The Return of Craftsman Professional Tools?

Oct 4, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Craftsman Professional hand tools have returned, months after disappearing from stores and Sears’ online catalog.

Flashlights & Worklights

New Stanley 95-112B LED Tripod Flashlight

Oct 3, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Stanley has once again updated their hugely popular LED tripod flashlights.

Hand Tools

New Gearwrench 120-Position Ratchets

Oct 3, 2012 Stuart 12 Comments

Gearwrench has announced new 120-position sealed-head ratchets with narrow 3° return swings.

Cordless

Black & Decker Gyro Screwdriver Video Demo

Oct 3, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

We put together a quick video demo of the Black & Decker Gyro showing that it operates at any and every angle.

Made in USA

Yost Clamp-on Vise Review

Oct 2, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed Yost’s USA-made clamp-on vise, a compact vise that can be used on the edge of a workbench or anywhere else you can clamp it to.

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