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Handy Milwaukee M18 Cordless Drill/Driver Comparison Chart (2019)
This Milwaukee M18 cordless drill/driver chart has been my go-to whenever questions about their different models and tiers come up. So, I thought I’d share it. The image above is clickable in case you...
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Your Favorite Tools of 2018?
What is your favorite tool of the year? Is it a hand tool? Power Tool? Maybe a dust extractor or vacuum? Or could it be a multi-tool, pocket knife, or other everyday carry-type of item? For me, I...
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Last-Chance Deal of the Day: Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Tape Measures,...
Over at Home Depot, today’s special buy deal of the day features a selection of Milwaukee M12 and M18 cordless power tool combo kits, tape measure 2-packs, and a big set of Hole Dozer hole saws....
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New Makita 18V Cordless Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum (XCV11)
Over at Amazon, they launched a product page for the new Makita XCV11Z 18V cordless wet/dry HEPA-rated vacuum. The new Makita cordless vac features a brushless motor, 2 gallon collection capacity, and...
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Amazon End of the Year Tool Deals (12/2018)
Over at Amazon, they have some end of the year tool deals, with most ending 12/31/2018. Some of the deals are great, such as Makita’s 18V sub-compact reciprocating saw kit that’s priced at $143, which...
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When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?
As I am sure you know, most cordless drills have multiple speed ranges. Most have 2 gearbox settings, and some – mainly Dewalt’s premium models – have 3. This is all besides the variable speed...
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More Metabo HPT Power Tools are Arriving at Retailers
As a reminder, Hitachi tools are now going to be branded Metabo HPT. Ben posted about the new Metabo HPT MultiVolt cordless power tools that are now available, and I wanted to briefly remind you about...
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Observations About Tool Brands’ and Retailers’ Holiday 2018 Tool Promos
I’ve been covering holiday season tool deals and promos for years now, and things are always a little different every year. Here’s what I noticed about this year’s holiday season tool deals and...
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New Dewalt 5 Gallon Beverage Cooler
Shown here is the new Dewalt 5 gallon beverage cooler, with fixed side handles and a push-button spout. It has two easy-throw latches for keeping the lid closed and secure, and non-slip feet to help...
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Harbor Freight to Launch new Premium ICON Tools and Storage in 2019
Over at Harbor Freight, they came out with 2 ICON torque wrenches in 2018. For 2019, they’re promising to launch an entire new line of ICON professional hand tools and tool cabinets. Here are some of...
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What’s the Difference Between Calipers and Micrometers
Calipers are precision instruments used to measure physical dimensions, often inside measurements, outside measurements, or depths. Micrometers are similar, but are often configured for more specific...
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Noga Deburring Tools
I bought my first Noga deburring tool 12 years ago, from McMaster Carr. Frankly, I don’t remember if I bought it because I needed it, or because I saw it in McMaster’s online catalog while searching...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope you all have a happy and healthy 2019! Related Posts: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!! Happy July 4th! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Ridgid Cordless Mat Light
Ridgid came out with a new 18V cordless “mat light,” model R8694520B. It seems to be a very unique take on area worklighting. The Ridgid mat light – can I call it a light mat instead? – has 3...
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Ryobi 18V One+ Evercharge LED Area Light
Ryobi has come out with the P784K 18V One+ EVERCHARGE LED area light kit. There are actually a lot of little details that make this a very interesting new product; it’s not just an area light. To...
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Would You Switch Cordless Power Tool Brands?
How likely are you to switch cordless power tool brands? I’m not talking about upgrading from an older platform, such as Dewalt 18V, where your tools and batteries are on their last legs and you’re...
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5 Useful Hand Tools – Which Have You Seen Before?
I posted about Noga deburring tools the other day, and it blew JoeM’s mind. So, as I work on the next batch of posts like that one, here are some throwbacks from ToolGuyd’s post archive that you might...
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New Apex Impact-Rated Screwdriver Bits
Apex has come out with new impact-rated screwdriver bits and accessories (such as bit-holders). They sent over a sample pack a few months ago (thank you!), and I’ve been working in some time with...
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Otis Brushes are Great for Cleaning Parts
Some of you will recognize these brushes immediately – they’re Otis cleaning brushes. They’re primarily made for cleaning firearm parts, but can be used on all kinds of other things. The bristle...
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Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump
If you’ve got a soldering iron, there’s a good chance that you’re going to use it for a desoldering task at one time or another. A “solder sucker,” or desoldering pump, is basically a hand-powered...
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