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2019 Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Predictions
What do you think that Dewalt will come out with in 2019? Shown above are the new Dewalt brushless cordless woodworking tools – a router, jigsaws, and a sander. All but maybe the router are available...
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Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools That Pros Love: M18 Six-Pack Charger
Pros around here – contractors, electricians, plumbers, techs – they LOVE Milwaukee cordless power tools. In this series, we’ll talk about some of those tools that stand out as clear favorites....
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New Makita Sub-Compact Circular Saw (XSH05ZB) is “AWS-Capable”
Makita has expanded their selection of AWS-featuring tools, with the most recent addition being their sub-compact circular saw. AWS is Makita’s Automatic-Start Wireless System, a Bluetooth technology...
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Festool Teases New SawStop-Equipped Table Saw
SawStop, the leader in table saw flesh-detection technology, makes a jobsite table saw, contractor table saw, and cabinet table saws. SawStop was acquired by Festool in mid-2017. Over at Coptool...
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Nose Syringe Bulbs in my Toolbox?
I just received my order for nose syringe bulbs, to replace one that I recently misplaced. Nose syringe bulbs? You might remember them from when you were a kid, or if you’re a parent, you’ll recognize...
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Festool Parent Acquires Shaper Tools and Their Handheld CNC Router Tech
TTS Tooltechnic Systems, which acquired SawStop in 2017 and just this week teased about new Festool SawStop-featuring table saw tech, has acquired Shaper, maker of the Origin hand-guided CNC router....
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New Milwaukee Quik-Lok Cordless Outdoor Power Tool System
Milwaukee is expanding their outdoor power tool lineup with a new modular tool head system, dubbed Quik-Lok. The new Milwaukee Quik-Lok multi-head power tool system is powered by their M18 Fuel...
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Blu Notebook, with Blueprint-Like Paper
I received an interesting “check out our new product” email today, featuring the Blu Notebook. While not exactly a tool, the product seemed unique and interesting enough to warrant a post. Some of the...
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New Dewalt Walkie Talkies
Dewalt has just come out with new 2-way radio walkie talkies. There are two versions, with the difference being in transmitter power: 1-watt (DXFRS300) and 2-watt (DXFRS800). Features include Dewalt’s...
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New Dewalt DCL074 Cordless LED Worklight with Bluetooth
The newest Dewalt 20V Max cordless LED worklight, DCL074, is described as an all-purpose light. The Dewalt DCL074 is said to be compact, portable, and convenient for everyday lighting tasks, and...
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HOT Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (1/14/19)
Home Depot has slashed the prices on several Milwaukee M18 Fuel and M18 cordless power tool combo kit and Packout tool box Holiday 2018 “special buys.” These bundles were great values during the...
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Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?
Harbor Freight introduced a new line of Ames Instruments multimeters, aimed at professional users. Harbor Freight says that their new Ames multimeters meet the same professional quality and safety...
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New Milwaukee Shockwave Matrix Carbide Impact Bits
Milwaukee has announced a new line of ultra-durable impact-rated screwdrivers bits, Shockwave Matrix Carbide. Driving up to 2800 more screws than other premium driver bits in testing, Shockwave Matrix...
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Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Saws Kit and ToughSystem Bundle
As part of our paid partnership with Home Depot, they sent over a Dewalt 20V Max cordless saw and ToughSystem tool box kit (DCKTS253D1) for review consideration. The kit comes with combo-kit versions...
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A Better Way to Carry Spare AA or AAA Batteries
While more battery-powered tools and equipment now feature built-in rechargeable batteries, there are still plenty that work with AA, AAA, 9V, CR123, and other types of alkaline, NiMH, and lithium...
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New Woodpeckers Router Table Dust Cabinet
Woodpeckers has announced their new downdraft dust cabinet, a dust-containment system for router tables. It can be secured to their router tables without any drilling, and can be easily mounted to...
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Dewalt Tool Deal: $25 off $100+ (ends Feb 15th, 2019)
Knock Knock Who’s There? Orange Orange Who? Orange you glad that there’s a new Dewalt $25 off $100+ power tools and accessories promo?! Our friends (and affiliate) at Tool Nut are running a new promo,...
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Fusion Contigua Carabiner – a Versatile USA-made Accessory
Back in college, I had a friend that clipped his water bottle to his backpack with an oversized screw-lock carabiner, and I always thought it was impractical. I have also seen keychain-sized or...
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I Love My Local Home Depot Store (Jan 2019)
I visited my local Home Depot store today, and I have to say, it was a wonderful experience. The floors were clean. The merchandise I was there to buy was clean and tidy. I was greeted. I was asked if...
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Breaking Down Milwaukee Tools’ Matrix Carbide Steel
A couple of days ago we posted about the new Milwaukee Tools Shockwave Matrix Carbide impact screwdriver bits. I’m still working on getting (begging for) more specific details to gain a better...
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