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Oscillating Tools

Porter Cable Multi-Tool Video Review

Dec 22, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Here’s a quick video review and hands-on tour of the Porter Cable oscillating multi-tool we reviewed a while back.

Cordless

You Can Use an Impact Driver to Drill Holes, But Should You?

Dec 22, 2011 Stuart 31 Comments

We put together a short video to show why we don’t like using cordless screwdrivers and impact drivers to drill holes.

Power Tools

Festool Kapex Sliding Miter Saw Sweepstakes

Dec 21, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Feeling lucky? Enter Festool’s sweepstakes before the end of the month for a chance to win a Kapex sliding compound miter saw.

Power Tools

Craftsman Digital Router Review

Dec 21, 2011 Stuart 18 Comments

Here is our review of Craftsman’s digital plunge router. What sets this router apart from other offerings is its LCD screen and built-in bit library and RPM speed calculator

Tool Deals

Amazon MasterCard Deal – Spend $100, Save $10!!

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Mega deal – save $10 off Amazon.com $100+ orders!

Shop Essentials

Husky 22″ Plastic Tool Box Review

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

We’ve got a lot of good things to say about Husk’s new 22″ wide-body tool box!

Cordless

Bosch Drill & Impact Driver Kit for $165 Shipped

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’re looking for an 18V drill/driver and impact driver combo kit, or a last minute DIY gift idea, here’s a decent Bosch 18V deal to consider.

Editorial

ToolGuyd’s 3rd Birthday, Thanks to You!!

Dec 20, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Just a thank you note to mark the end of our 3rd year of operation.

Knives

Smith’s Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener

Dec 19, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

What do you think about this $10 pocket-sized knife sharpener?

Storage & Organization

ToughBuilt Project Bag with Pouch – $13

Dec 19, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

The ToughBuilt project bag and pouch dropped in price from $20 to $13, with the regular price being $40.

Cordless

Craftsman V4 Tools on Clearance, Possibly Discontinued

Dec 17, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

Craftsman’s light-duty V4 tools are now 75% off, if you could find ’em.

New Tools

And the Most Popular Power Tools of the Season are…

Dec 16, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Can you guess which two similarly-styled power tools are extremely popular this holiday season?

Shop Essentials

Bench Dog Bench Cookie 4-Pack for $6.65

Dec 15, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

If you’ve held off on buying a set of Bench Cookies because of the price, good news – they’re currently priced at an all-time low!

Editorial

Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card

Dec 15, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers.

Oscillating Tools

Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Multi-Tool Back in Stock, Still on Sale

Dec 14, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

The Bosch Multi-X is back in stock and is still on sale at an incredibly low $106 including shipping!

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