Tools in Action

5 Things I Learned at the Craftsman Experience

Jun 13, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

I just got back from the Craftsman Experience, and boy am I utterly exhausted. While I recuperate and work to prepare posts about the new tools I spotted or was told about, I thought to share a few surprising things I learned while there.

Cordless

Rockwell Trans4mer Cordless Jigsaw Preview

May 18, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Before we talk about Rockwell’s new saw, we’d like to thank our friends at Tools in Action for being kind enough to let us post photos from their 2011 National Hardware Show Wrap-up. Update: The Trans4mer is now available for purchase via Amazon. So what we have here is the new Rockwell Trans4mer / Transformer jigsaw, model […]

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Check Out Tools in Action, Another Great Tool Blog

Mar 11, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a new tool blog to add to your reading list? Here’s a great one that we recently found out about!

Chief on How and Where I Donate Tools: “Phenomenal insight as always, thank you for sharing the secret sauce behind the curtain. It’s always easier to give to…”
Stuart on Dewalt 3 Free Tools Deal – Prorated Value Calculator: “Keep the batteries, store the charger. These deals evolved over the years. Tool brands and major retailers know what types…”
Rich PNW on Dewalt 3 Free Tools Deal – Prorated Value Calculator: “I will but can’t do math right now becarse I AM TRIGGERD BY ANOTHER 2 BATTERY CHARGER FLOGGING> THESE COMPANIES…”
James Madara on This is the Cheapest Pen I’ll Use – Uniball 207 Gel: “I used the Uniball Signo until the sharpie gel pens came out. They perform similar, but feel like a better…”
JM on Klein Tools has a New Ball Handle Screwdriver (Availability Update): “So – I had to get mine replaced! I tugged on the bit and wiggled it to test the retention…”
Stuart on Dewalt 3 Free Tools Deal – Prorated Value Calculator: “We’ll know about the major Milwaukee deals by the start of November, if not a little sooner.”