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New Porter Cable 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool

May 10, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Porter Cable just announced a new 18V cordless multi-tool that is said to provide 2X-3X the runtime of their 12V model.

Filson Twill Utility Bag

May 9, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Filson’s twill utility bag is a rugged and good looking small-sized tool bag. Too bad it’s a bit out of our price range.

Cordless

New Metabo Cordless Magnetic Drill Press

May 9, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Metabo has just announced what looks to be the first ever cordless magnetic drill press.

Awesome & Cool

FastCap Double Handle on Demand

May 7, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Get a good grip on things with the FastCap suction cup handle.

DIY & Home

Sandbox Play Sand for Sandbag Counterweights

May 4, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Need to fill a sandbag weight or counterweight? Sandbox play sand seems to fit the bill.

Hand Tools

DIY Deals at Amazon May 2012

May 2, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Amazon’s got two discounts going on right now on most Stanley and Black & Decker tools and accessories.

Cordless

Dremel Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool on Sale

May 1, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

If you’ve been waiting for a good time to buy a cordless oscillating multi-tool, Dremel’s 8300-01 kit is now on sale for $62 with free shipping.

Cordless

Bosch 18V Brushless Rotary Hammer

May 1, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Did you know that Bosch made a relatively lightweight brushless 18V rotary hammer? Neither did we, but it sounds highly appealing.

Cordless

New Makita Brushless Hammer Drill, Impact Driver, and Rotary Hammer

Apr 30, 2012 Stuart 19 Comments

Makita is soon coming out with a new brushless impact driver, brushless hammer drill, and brushless rotary hammer with built-in HEPA dust collection!

Cordless

New Hitachi Brushless Hammer Drill

Apr 27, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Hitachi’s new brushless hammer drill won’t win any beauty contests, but its specs and features seem reasonably good.

New Tools

New Mac Macsimizer Tool Box with Laptop-Friendly Features

Apr 26, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Mac’s coming out with a new Macsimizer that’s designed with laptop- and cordless tool-friendly features.

Hand Tools

New Klein 6-in-1 Stubby Screwdriver

Apr 26, 2012 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein’s coming out with a new stubby multi-bit screwdriver that features square recess bits.

Power Tools

Dewalt DWS780 Sliding Miter Saw Review

Apr 26, 2012 Stuart 15 Comments

Here’s a summary review of the Dewalt DWS780, a well-built and high-performing 12″ sliding miter saw.

Tool Reviews

Channellock Wall-Mount Vacuum Review

Apr 25, 2012 Stuart 13 Comments

We reviewed the rather impressive Channellock wall-mount wet/dry vacuum.

Hand Tools

Gearwrench Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench Sets for $40

Apr 25, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

Gearwrench’s 7-piece flex-head ratcheting wrench sets are on sale for $40 each with free shipping.

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blocky on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “Maybe a stylized drop-point. Seems like it would be pretty good for cutting curves in thin material, and stronger than…”
blocky on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “This looks really good and might get me to set aside my Skeletool once in awhile. I would hazard that…”
frobo on New Leatherman Wave Alpha – First Look: “To me this looks like it’s made for someone who wants most of the features of an Arc but doesn’t…”
Bonnie on Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT: “Yeah. Also while Metabo was a known thing, they were a much more specialized brand at the time of the…”
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