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Ridgid vs Kobalt, Who Makes the Better Cordless Drill?

Nov 1, 2011 Stuart 86 Comments

Ridgid vs. Kobalt, who makes the better cordless drill? We don’t know the answer to this just yet, but will come to a conclusion later this week.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

EDC Keychain Tool Kit

Nov 1, 2011 Stuart 9 Comments

Looking for a pocket-friendly EDC tool kit? Skip the boutique resellers and piece together your own kit for less.

Hand Tools

Fiskars ShopBoss Hardware Snips

Oct 31, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Fiskars is coming out with new multi-purpose scissors, the ShopBoss.

Hand Tools

Husky Open End Socket Set

Oct 31, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

We came across a new Husky open socket set a la Gearwrench’s Vortex and Craftsman’s Max Axess pass-thru socket systems.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Wingman for $25

Oct 30, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

We caught the new Leatherman Wingman on sale for $25!

Flashlights & Worklights

Cyalume SnapLight Glow Stick Deal

Oct 28, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

This 10-pack of green 12-hour glow sticks is $10. Glow sticks are great to have around when the lights go out, or when boredom sets in.

Awesome & Cool

PowerPax Battery Holder Caddy

Oct 28, 2011 Stuart Discuss

These PowerPax battery holders are great for carrying spare AA and other batteries in your toolbox and on-the-go.

Hand Tools

Knipex Alligator Pliers Review

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

I’m not too pleased with my recent Knipex Alligator pliers purchase, here’s why…

Awesome & Cool

Woodworker Turns Chess Pieces on Manual Powered Lathe With Hand and Foot

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a video of a woodworker turning chess pieces on a muscle-powered lathe, with the help of his feet…

Hand Tools

GearWrench Screwdriver Bit Socket Set

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart Discuss

These GearWrench bit sockets are great for high-torque and low-profile applications!

Editorial

Sears Shopping Fail and Partial Win

Oct 27, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

What was supposed to be a quick purchase at Sears turned into a frustrating and complicated process.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Auto Wrench Price Drop

Oct 26, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Black & Decker’s auto-adjusting wrench, a popular gift item, dropped in price again.

DIY & Home

New Special Edition Kreg Toolboxx Pocket Hole Jig and Screw Kits

Oct 26, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Kreg has come out with a complete pocket hole jig kit, and a screwdriver assortment complete with an organizer Toolbox.

Hand Tools

Kobalt Pliers, Wrench, and Hand Tool Sale at Lowes

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking to score some Kobalt pliers for yourself or as a gift? Here’s some info on this week’s tool sale!

Hand Tools

New Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver with Bonus Holster!

Oct 25, 2011 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new special edition Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver set that includes a bonus holster.

Jonathan OAF on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “Thanks Stuart, (and Will!) That bigger case looks like it could fill my needs! I’ll check it out.”
S on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “Mac tools driveline sockets are rebranded sunnex sockets, a long with a few others. If you’re breaking a sunnex tool,…”
Nathan on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “Ok. I’ve always thought it was odd how similar their stuff is.”
Wayne R. on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “That’s a great handle for sure, and that new Klein ball handle is excellent too.”
Peter Agliata on New Husky LED Lights with USB-C Charging & Backup Battery Options: “bought1 in the past 2 to 3 years and had to return the head light unit as it failed. The…”
Oarman on This Sunex Screwdriver Bit Set has a Lot of Sizes: “Acme has the same 15% off deal and lists this set as made in Taiwan, for what that’s worth. Sunex…”