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Porter Cable Cordless Clamp Saw Pistol Grip

Cordless

Porter Cable 12V Cordless ClampSaw

Oct 11, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Porter Cable is introducing their new compact ClampSaw as part of their new 12V Max cordless tool lineup. The ClampSaw (PCL120CRC-2) is a compact saw designed for applications that don’t quite require the power or size of ordinary reciprocating saws.

Doc Allen VersaTool

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Doc Allen VersaTool Review Over at Bolty.net

Oct 8, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Bolty.net there’s a pretty good review of Doc Allen’s VersaTool. The VersaTool is a very compact stainless steel drive tool which can handle 1/4″ sockets and 1/4″ hex shank insert bits with an included adapter. It looks to be great for on-the-go tool kits and the review over at Bolty confirms that it […]

News

SK Hand Tool Warranty Policy Now Up

Oct 8, 2010 Stuart 18 Comments

Ideal/SK Hand Tool posted new warranty information on their website. As expected, it states that they are not obligated to fulfill warranty requests but will do so anyways starting in March. At that time you can bring your warranty claims to a local SK distributor at no charge, or mail them to SK along with […]

Craftsman Universal Socket Set with Matching Ratchet

Hand Tools

Craftsman Launches New Line of Universal Sockets

Oct 7, 2010 Stuart 15 Comments

Craftsman is launching a new line of universal sockets to match their newish universal wrenches. These sockets are designed to match a variety of fastener types and feature an industrial finish with finger knurls. At this time there are separate SAE and metric sets, a combined set including a matching ratchet, and a large 56pc set. […]

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Quick Demo Video of Duo-Fast’s New Cordless Nailer

Oct 7, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Duo-Fast gave us a heads-up that they just put up a video demonstrating their new cordless roofing nailer. While not as excitingly revolutionary as Senco’s new Fusion nailers these nailers look like they will soon be highly popular at many jobsites.

New Tools

Bosch Axial Glide Miter Saw GCM12SD Video Demo

Oct 6, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I10K3N-UCnY Bosch has just released a new video demo of their new 12″ dual-bevel axial glide miter saw. The video actually does a great job of highlighting the hard-to-visualize features Bosch developed for their innovative saw. Although the saw is designed for jobsite use, it looks to offer many DIY-friendly features as well. Bosch GCM12SD Axial […]

Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

Hand Tools

Craftsman’s New Premium Grade Ratchets

Oct 6, 2010 Stuart 11 Comments

Craftsman has introduced new premium grade ratchets that feature an 84-tooth design and 4.5° arc swing. These ratchets also feature a fully-sealed head and long ergonomic handle.

News

SK Hand Tool Warranty & New Tool Production Update

Oct 5, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

We have heard additional word about some of Ideal’s short-term plans for SK Hand Tools. As you may recall, Ideal recently purchased SK Hand Tools after their bankruptcy, and has been working to revitalize the brand.

Iron Man 2 Aluminum Ridgid Pipe Wrench

Hand Tools

A Glimpse at Some of Iron Man’s Tools!

Oct 4, 2010 Stuart Discuss

So what kind of tools does Tony Stark go for? For starters, it appears he has a thing for Snap-on. With deep pockets like his, that’s to be expected. A Ridgid pipe wrench makes an appearance, and at one point he mentions Bridgeport by name. Here’s a list of what I spotted thus far along with a […]

Amazon Free Expert Home Improvement Advice

References

Amazon’s Free Expert Tool Advice – Let’s Test it Out!

Oct 1, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

While browsing Amazon’s power & hand tool section, I spotted the above “free expert advice” info on the left-hand side of the webpage. I plan to call them up with a few technical questions to gauge how helpful they might actually be. If anyone else wants to give it a try, please let us know about […]

Hand Tools

TG Giveaway: Craftsman Elbow Ratcheting Wrench Set!

Sep 30, 2010 Stuart 56 Comments

Remember that set of Craftsman SAE elbow ratcheting wrenches that we recently reviewed? Well, we’re giving it away! Entering the giveaway is simple – leave a comment at the end of this post telling us what you would use it for. You can be honest or creative – keep it simple, or make it fun!

Woodcraft 170 Piece Drill Bit Sets

Drills & Drivers

Woodcraft’s 170 Piece Twist & Brad Drill Bit Sets 50% Off

Sep 29, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Now through the end of October, Woodcraft’s 170 piece TiN coated HSS twist and brad point drill bit sets are discounted by 50%. Each set includes 19 sizes from 1/16″ to 3/8″ with 5-10 bits of each size. The brad point drill bit set is $40 on sale, and the twist bit set is $45. […]

SK Hand Tools Socket Fingers Logo

Hand Tools

New SK Hand Tools Facility is Under Construction

Sep 29, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Ideal Industries purchased the bankrupt SK Hand Tools last month, but at the time it was uncertain where the tools would be manufactured. Construction on a new facility has since began at Sycamore, IL.

Lutz 15-in-One Ratcheting Screwdriver

Bit Holders & Drivers

Lutz 15-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver

Sep 28, 2010 Stuart 20 Comments

Long-time reader Joe sent us a comment recommending the Lutz 15-in-1 ratcheting screwdriver. Joe writes: I was on vacation and had to assemble a ton of flat pack furniture and picked this up at the local Ace. I have used ratcheting screwdrivers before and they always seemed clunky and cheap. This little screwdriver made the […]

Craftsman 12 Volt Nextec RAID Compared to Other Right Angle Tools

Cordless

Craftsman Right Angle Impact Driver Review (Nextec 12V Series)

Sep 28, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

We recently reported that Craftsman has added a new right angle impact driver to their 12V cordless Nextec lineup. The new RAID is designed for close-quarters work but should provide enough power for general purpose fastening tasks as well. Eager to see what it can do, we put Craftsman’s Nextec RAID to the test. In this hands-on […]

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