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Cardstick Stickers Turn Your Credit Card into a Ruler

Feb 1, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Have you ever wished you had a small ruler handy for quick measuring tasks? Why not make your own with a graduated sticker and a credit card.

Cordless

New Craftsman 3/8″ Compact Cordless Impact Wrench

Jan 31, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

Here’s an early preview on a new Craftsman 3/8″ cordless impact wrench due to hit stores in a couple of weeks.

Drills & Drivers

New Bosch Tools & Accessories WoC 2012

Jan 31, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Here’s the low-fat scoop on Bosch’s new masonry tools and accessories, introduced at World of Concrete 2012.

Cordless

Milwaukee FUEL Hammer Drill

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 16 Comments

If you’re in the market for a new cordless hammer drill, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Milwaukee M18 FUEL.

Bit Holders & Drivers

CRKT Multi-Tool

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

CRKT’s new Tool looks to be a nice compact multi-tool or extra-featured pocket knife for EDCing.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gerber Groundbreaker Multi-Tool

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Gerber’s coming out with a new multi-tool, the Groundbreaker, that’s designed to meet electricians’ everyday needs.

Flashlights & Worklights

BJs LED Flashlight Sets Recall

Jan 30, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

BJs is recalling these LED flashlight sets due to overheating that poses fire and burn hazards.

Accessories

Gorilla Glue Bottles Updated with Anti-Clog Cap

Jan 27, 2012 Stuart 30 Comments

Gorilla Glue’s 2oz bottles now come with a clog-free cap! (Woohoo!)

Flashlights & Worklights

Craftsman Lighted Pliers and Cutters

Jan 27, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

Craftsman’s new LED lighted pliers and cutters are designed to provide precise lighting in low-light work areas.

Power Tool Accessories

15% Off Power Tool Accessories – Amazon “Subscribe & Save”

Jan 26, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

Here’s a new convenient way to save $$ on certain consumable power tool accessories at Amazon.

Drills & Drivers

Turn Your Drill Press into a Simple Woodworking Lathe

Jan 26, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

Here’s a simple (and inexpensive) attachment that turns your drill press into a vertical wood lathe.

Cordless

Dewalt Impact Driver Drill Chuck

Jan 25, 2012 Stuart 17 Comments

This Dewalt conversion adapter allows you to use drill bits with your impact driver.

Accessories

Wonder Winder Extension Cord Basket

Jan 25, 2012 Stuart 7 Comments

The Wonder Winder is a hand-cranked extension cord-gobbling monster.

New Tools

Craftsman Contour Powered Tool Storage

Jan 24, 2012 Stuart 9 Comments

Craftsman has announced a new powered tool box that encourages DIYers to “amp-up their workspaces.”

Awesome & Cool

Victorinox SSD Swiss Army Knife

Jan 24, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Victorinox is coming out with a new line of SSD USB/eSATA flash drives. Pricing starts at $450 or so.

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