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SawStop Sues Bosch over new ReaXX Table Saw and its Flesh-Detection and...
SawStop, and their owner Stephen Gass, who happens to be a lawyer, issued a press release about their lawsuit against Bosch. They contend that Bosch, and their new ReaXX table saw, which also features...
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Your Kobalt Hand Tool Warranty Experience?
I remember seeing that Kobalt tools were covered under some kind of hassle-free guarantee. It says something of the sort on the back of their hand tool packaging. Yup – I checked and Kobalt offers a...
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Amprobe Deal: Spend $100 and Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card Plus Free Tools!
I posted about 2 new Fluke Connect current clamp meters the other day, and a reader asked a tough question to answer. In looking for a current meter that would suit his needs, I came across two great...
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Coilhose Redi-Burst Pocket Blow Gun
The Coilhose Redi-Burst pocket blow gun is exactly what it sounds like – a teeny tiny air blower that connects to your air compressor, pressurized air line, or compressed gas cylinder (such as...
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New Bosch Hammer Drill (Corded), HD18-2
It’s not often to hear about new corded tools these days, as most brands have placed R&D emphasis on cordless power tools. But, lo and behold, earlier today I was welcomed with a Bosch press...
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Do You Understand OSHA’s Air Blower Safety Regulations? I Didn’t
Yesterday, in response to my Coilhose Redi-Burst pocket air blow gun post, HangFire said: a missed opportunity to describe just what “OSHA Compliant” means in an air gun. Yikes, I’d been avoiding this...
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HK Porter PowerLink Bolt Cutters with Double Compound Action
HK Porter, well known for their bolt cutters and related tools, have come out with new PowerLink double compound action bolt cutters (model 0190MCD for 24″). They’re describing it as revolutionary....
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Why Aren’t There any Ratcheting Bolt Cutters?
In yesterday’s post about the new HK Porter PowerLink double action bolt cutters, Jerry left a comment saying I’m waiting for ratcheting bolt cutters… I would think the same principle would work with...
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Carbon Fiber Bolt Cutters – Don’t Get Excited ‘Til You See the Price!
With all this talk of double compound bolt cutters and the idea of ratcheting bolt cutters, I figured it would be okay to continue with the theme. Shown here are carbon fiber bolt cutters – the only...
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Cole-Bar Hammer Multi-Tool Has Failed to Launch
Last year, after they successfully met their Kickstarter funding goals, I posted about the Cole-Bar multi-functional hammer. It was part hammer, part nail puller, part socket wrench, and part square....
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Mechanics Stethoscopes are Useful for Automotive Diagnostics and More
Mechanics stethoscopes are exactly what they look and sound like – stethoscopes that are used to track down automotive, mechanical, and other types of machine issues. Although this sounds vague, many...
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Green Toys’ USA-Made Toy Tool Set for the Kiddies
My wife introduced me to Green Toys, a company that makes toys out of recycled milk containers. And they’re made right here in the USA. To my delight, I learned that Green Toys offers USA-made tool...
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Reader Question: Does RoHS Apply to Hand Tools?
Adam wrote in, asking: Does RoHS ever apply to hand tools (non-powered hand tools)? Hmm… that’s a tough one. RoHS refers to the Restriction of Hazardous Substance Directive that was adapted by the...
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Hatch Nomad Aluminum Fishing Pliers
A little over a year ago, I posted about Hatch’s Tempest pliers, which are aluminum-bodied, corrosion resistance, premium priced, and designed for anglers and other fishing enthusiasts and pros. In a...
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Reader Problem: Frequent Finger-Pinching Tools and Equipment
Jason wrote in with a question I’m sure a lot of us can relate to. It seems that he’s been pinching his fingers and hands with some (many?) of the tools he’s been using. The best solution, and I mean...
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New Stanley Screwdrivers with Diamond-Coated Tips
While strolling the tool aisles at the local Lowes, I learned that Stanley FatMax had come with some new screwdrivers. The new drivers, part of a 6-piece set with model number FMHT62052, features...
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Pick a Side: “Kickstarter is Awesome,” or “Kickstarter Sucks”
My recent post about the Cole-Bar hammer multi-tool, which has failed to launch after a successful Kickstarter campaign, sparked a very polarized discussion about Kickstarter and other crowdfunding...
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Klein Adjustable Length Screwdriver
Klein has come out with a new USA-made adjustable length screwdriver, model 32751. It’s got a removable shaft that adjusts from 4″ to 8″, and not only that, the shaft is double-ended with both...
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Milwaukee One-Key – Here is Everything You Want to Know
The highlight of Milwaukee’s recent media event – see all of our new tool coverage here – was One-Key, which they’ve been making a huge deal about. So what is Milwaukee One-Key all about, and how will...
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How will Dewalt Respond to Milwaukee One-Key “Tool Control” Capabilities?
Today is the day that Milwaukee One Key was revealed to the tool world, and everything changed. Or not. How will Dewalt respond? Last month we wrote about Dewalt’s new 20V Max Bluetooth battery packs,...
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