Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (4/1/2019)
No joke, Home Depot has some really good Milwaukee cordless power tools on sale, today only. Milwaukee M18 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit (2695-25P): $299 Milwaukee M18 brushless string trimmer...
View ArticleNew Dewalt and Milwaukee Quick-Change Cordless Power Tool Battery Pack Tapes
Rumor has it that Dewalt and Milwaukee are both racing to launch new quick-change battery packs under their respective 20V Max and M18 cordless power tool brands. Our anonymous retail source provided...
View ArticleInside ToolGuyd: Milwaukee NPS19 Coverage Planning
The snow’s melted, and spring is here. It almost feels like spring, too. Milwaukee NPS19 is Fast Approaching Milwaukee’s NPS19 new tool media event is two months away, but we’ve already started...
View ArticleGearwrench MicroDriver Screwdriver Bit and Mini Socket Set is Compact & Handy
Speaking of new mini bit ratchets, Gearwrench’s MicroDriver offers the best bang for the buck bit driver set that I’ve seen so far. It’s been around for a couple of years, and is highly well regarded...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless Lawn Mower
Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless lawn mower, XML03, which features a heavy duty steel deck with 18″ cutting capacity. The new Makita cordless mower is described as a welcome solution for...
View ArticleNew Makita 12V CXT Cordless Drill is Shorter (FD09)
Makita has come out with a new 12V Max CXT cordless drill/driver, FD09. On paper, the new Makita FD09 12V drill is very much like its predecessor, FD05. They both have the same torque ratings, the...
View ArticleSkil 20V Cordless Power Tools – What’s New After 6 Months?
We first learned about new SKil PWRCore 20V cordless power tools 6 months ago, when they started popping up on Amazon. Shortly after that, we spoke with Skil about their brand relaunch. Skil told us...
View ArticleAcme Tools Spring Black Friday Tool Deals 2019
It’s that time of year, “Spring Black Friday.” Luckily, Acme Tools has a few deals that look to be genuine money-savers. You can save 10% on select Delta and Rikon tools. Dewalt ToughSystem and T-Stak...
View ArticleReader Question: After 10+ Years of ToolGuyd, What Would I do Differently?
Craig emailed, asking What would you do differently? He wrote: I aspire to someday have a website and community of commenters like yours, but in my area of interest (redacted). I’m interested in...
View ArticleA Good Locking Screwdriver Bit Driver Handle?
Wayne must have seen my post about screwdriver bit holder sockets, because he wrote in with a great question about screwdriver bit drivers. I’m thinking a good locking driver handle for Power Bits...
View ArticleBest Cordless Drills 2019
In 2019, which are the best cordless drills you can buy? I have been avoiding this question for a while, having last updated this guide nearly three years ago. Every year, there are new models....
View ArticleSunex Budget Bit Ratchet Set
A few days ago, we posted (or rather reposted) about the Gearwrench MicroDriver mini bit and socket set, and someone asked about a ratchet and screwdriver bit set that doesn’t come with sockets. We’ve...
View ArticleSneak Peek: New Bosch 18V Brushless Impact Driver is “Connected-Ready”
Here’s a sneak peek on the new Bosch 18V cordless impact driver, model GDR18V-1800C. Features & Specs 1/4″ hex chuck 1800 in-lbs max torque 3 speed settings 0-1100, 0-2300, 0-3400 RPM (no-load) Up...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee USB-Rechargeable Hot Stick Light
Milwaukee has come out with a new USB-rechargeable utility hot stick light, 2119-22. Before we get into the finer details, let’s talk about hot sticks. A hot stick is an insulated pole, usually...
View ArticleNew Fein Starlock Carbide Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade
Fein has come out with new E-Cut Carbide Pro BiM-TiN oscillating multi-tool blades, designed for cutting hard and abrasive materials. The new blades are said to set new standards in durable...
View Article10% off Select Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tools – ends 4/9/19
Over at Acme Tools, their Spring Black Friday 2019 sales event is still ongoing. A new deal popped up yesterday, and ends today (4/9/2019) With promo code M18SALE, save 10% off select Milwaukee M18...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee 40″ Tool Cart for 2019
Milwaukee has announced a new 40″ steel tool cart, model 48-22-8590. The new Milwaukee tool cart features a reinforced frame, two drawers equipped with 100 lb soft-close slides, a built-in power...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Dewalt Tool Carts
Dewalt announced new steel shop storage products a few years ago, but they’ve kept a relatively low profile since hitting the market. With all of the interest we’ve been seeing about the new Milwaukee...
View ArticleNew Craftsman V20 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit with Versastack Tool Box at...
A reader sent in a photo and tip about new Craftsman V20 cordless power tool combo kit special at their local Lowes – thank you Aaron! Shown here is the new Craftsman CMCKVS401D2 cordless power tool...
View ArticleDewalt Cordless Power Tools, UWO, and Torque – Here’s What it all Really Means
Dewalt and other Stanley Black & Decker cordless power tool brands use UWO, or unit watts out, as a way to compare the performance potential of cordless drills and drivers. In a nutshell, the...
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