Coronavirus Pandemic

New HANES Cotton Face Masks

Hanes, notable maker of tighty-whities, is now making affordably-priced face masks.

So, how are you guys holding up?

The local Home Depot looked very busy over the weekend. Too busy?

It seems that Home Depot and Lowe’s have made some changes to online ordering to adjust to growing demand.

How have you guys been holding up? What have you been seeing this past week or two?

Here’s what I’m seeing and what I’m thinking this week. Tool-related reporting to continue this afternoon.

There isn’t much in the way of tool-related coronavirus news, but here’s a general personal log.

Harbor Freight released a message regarding their coronavirus response efforts.

Here are some PPE and tool-related news tied to the coronavirus situaton.

There appears to be a severe shortage of disposable respirators, and those that are in stock are listed at inflated pricing.

OldDominionDIYer on Makita USA Announces a Major Change in Leadership: “Good move it was getting “Bosch” bad. Bosch, now there’s a company whose existence in the USA is seriously in…”
Joe A on Makita USA Announces a Major Change in Leadership: “XGT Batteries and Chargers not being reverse compatible”
Tim on Makita USA Announces a Major Change in Leadership: “Great. Time for 17 new battery systems.”
Stuart on New Leatherman Harvest Knife – Garage Series #6: “Leatherman has attempted to control pricing over the years. Price increases are better than diminished quality. Yes – I’ve seen…”
Stuart on Buy the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Installation Drill Driver, Get a Free Tool!: “You’re welcome! Maybe I’ll update/republish the calculator this year ahead of the holiday season.”
Mark on Buy the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Installation Drill Driver, Get a Free Tool!: “Wow! I had no idea these calculators existed on toolguyd. Awesome tool to have for these kinds of deals!”