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EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gerber EAB Utility Knife with G-10 Handle

Aug 6, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Gerber adds a G-10 handle version of their popular EAB Lite pocket utility knife.

New Tools

Craftsman Trak-Cut Mini Circular Saw

Aug 3, 2012 Stuart 21 Comments

Craftsman is coming out with a neat-looking mini multipurpose circular saw and a miter guide track for it to ride on.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Buys PocketToolX

Aug 2, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Leatherman and PocketToolX sitting in a tree… | Leatherman has recently purchased the smaller minimalist tool maker. Sounds like good news to us!

New Tools

Bosch L-Boxx-3D and Cordless Tool Inserts

Aug 2, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

This is just a brief update about Bosch’s 2-drawer L-Boxx-3D and what seems to be a plan to bundle 10.8V/12V tools with L-Boxx inserts.

Hand Tools

New Supersized Lagesse Combination Squares

Aug 1, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

These new USA-made combination squares are extra-wide for extra stability.

Tool Deals

Rockler 20%-off One Regularly Priced Item Coupon

Aug 1, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Rockler is kicking off the month with a 20%-off coupon, good for one regularly priced item. Typical exclusions apply.

New Tools

Dewalt TSTAK Tool Boxes and Organizers

Aug 1, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new system of interlocking and modular Tstak tool boxes and organizers that will go head-to-head with Bosch’s L-Boxx and Festool’s Systainer systems.

Tool Deals

Woodcraft $10 off $50, $20 off $100 Coupon

Jul 31, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Woodcraft’s $10 off $50, $20 off $100 coupon is back, valid through August 2012.

Hand Tools

Stanley Fubar Forcible Entry Tool and FatMax Xtreme Fubar III

Jul 27, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Earlier today we watched as two firefighters attacked a stuck hydrant nut with a Stanley Fubar Forcible Entry Tool. Yep, we still want one.

Shop Essentials

Husky Mobile Pro Organizer

Jul 26, 2012 Stuart 16 Comments

These (new?) Husky organizers let you take your sorted small parts and supplies on the go.

New Tools

New RotoZip RotoSaw Spiral Saw

Jul 26, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

RotoZip’s newest spiral saw has a new handle design that offers greater comfort and control.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Cute Little Wera ESD Stubby Screwdriver Bit Holder

Jul 25, 2012 Stuart 11 Comments

Wera’s ESD stubby screwdriver is tinier than its name suggests, but should be a nice choice for those with very compact driving needs.

Made in USA

Akro-Mils Small Parts Organizers

Jul 25, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Akro-Mils’ USA-made organizers are useful for separating and sorting small tools, parts, and supplies.

Cordless

Bosch (UK) Auto-Loading Cordless Screwdriver

Jul 24, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Bosch has just released a new revolver-style auto-bit-loading cordless screwdriver to the EU market.

Cordless

Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver With Corkscrew Attachment

Jul 24, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Introducing the Skil Vivo, a 4V cordless screwdriver with corkscrew attachment.

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