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Sears to Close 100+ Stores

Dec 27, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

Sears has announced the plan to close 100-120 Sears and Kmart stores.

Minor Post and Commenting Changes

Dec 23, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

We made a few changes to the website that we thought you should be aware of. Blog Post URL Structure We changed the blog post URL structure from toolguyd.com/year/month/title to just toolguyd.com/title. We did quite a bit of trial and error and digital duct-taping, and *knock on wood* it doesn’t look like anything is broken. But […]

Storage & Organization

Save 20% on Gladiator Garage Tool Storage

Dec 23, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Gladiator GarageWorks products are now on sale at 20%-off!

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?

Cliff on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “Sunex makes quality tools I’ve used their impact sockets as an auto mechanic for years. I’m hard on tools and…”
fred on Milwaukee Launched an M18 Fuel 6″ Dual Trigger Angle Grinder: “Perhaps not as good as this one – but I got some positive feedback from a nephew who received my…”
fred on Milwaukee Launched an M18 Fuel 6″ Dual Trigger Angle Grinder: “Acme will give you 10% off (ends at 11:59CST) with code SPOOKYTOOL – or add more to push your buy…”
Stuart on Milwaukee Launched an M18 Fuel 6″ Dual Trigger Angle Grinder: “I imagine it’s similar to dual trigger band saws – https://toolguyd.com/dual-trigger-cordless-band-saws/ – where commercial contractors are looking to avoid injuries.…”
No on Milwaukee Launched an M18 Fuel 6″ Dual Trigger Angle Grinder: “I’m not much of an angle grinder user myself, being mostly involved in telecom and audio/video, but the dual trigger…”
Stuart on New Dewalt Atomic 20V Cordless Grinders Take on Air Tools: “Oops – thank you! *fixed* I’ve seen competitive claims on other Dewalt products and took a moment to look at…”