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Porter Cable Brushless Cordless Drill Kit Deal – is it Hot or Not?
At the time of this posting, Amazon and Walmart both have the Porter Cable PCC608LB 20V Max brushless cordless drill kit on sale for $86. $86 for a brushless drill kit? That’s a very good deal, for...
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New Dewalt Circular Saw Blades
Dewalt has come out with new woodworking saw blades, featuring new exclusive and patent-pending “ToughTrack” tooth technology. Dewalt says that their new framing and ripping circular saw blades are...
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Woodpeckers Dovetail Marking Gauges Hands-on Review
Woodpeckers’ dovetail marking gauges are designed for quick and easy dovetail layout across the edges of a board without needing any additional tools. Note: This review was first published in January...
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Sunex Chrome Ratchets, Sockets, and Mechanics Tools?
Did you know that Sunex makes chrome sockets and mechanics tools? Me neither. We’ve posted about the brand a couple of times over the years, but I generally don’t pay much attention to them. Sunex...
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New Klein Tools Pocket Screwdrivers Have 2 Surprises
Klein Tools has come out with two new Pocket Screwdrivers, designed for electronic and HVAC applications. More Klein 4-in-1 precision screwdrivers? Don’t they already make one? Klein 32614 is a 4-in-1...
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Hundreds of New Craftsman Tools Now at Amazon
Over at Amazon, they recently added several hundred new Craftsman tools to their online store. Most aren’t shipping just yet, but marked with a “usually ships within 1 to 3 months” ETA, which usually...
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First Review: Leatherman Free Multi-Tool is Amazing (P2)
The Leatherman FREE multi-tools are HERE! Thanks to our friends at Leatherman, I’ve got one in my hands, the Free P2, and although I’m not ready for a full review, I have some early impressions I...
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Tacklife Compact Cordless Reciprocating Saw with Branch Pruning Jaws
Tacklife is, as far as I can tell, a straight-to-Amazon tool brand that focuses on entry-priced and DIY tools and accessories. Most of their tools don’t interest me, but their 12V-class compact...
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New Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchet Mechanics Tool Set
Craftsman has come out with a new 26pc mechanics tool set. It features a 1/4″ 72T gimbal-style palm ratchet, a bit adapter, (6) 6pt sockets of unspecified sizing, and (18) 1/4″ hex screwdriver bits,...
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What is EDC, or Everyday Carry?
We talk about EDC, or everyday carry items regularly. But what is EDC? EDC is simple – it’s a hobby that pays a little extra attention on the tools, gear, or other functional items that you carry and...
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Reader Question: Best Router Bit Brand Recommendations?
Let’s talk about router bits! Router bits are power tool accessories used with corded and cordless woodworking routers. There are profiles are all kinds, related to the shape you want them to cut into...
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BIC 4-in-1 Ballpoint Pen – Four Ink Colors and Easy to Spot
I’m sure you’ve seen this before – BIC’s iconic 4-color ballpoint pen. It’s wide-barrel retractable ballpoint pen with 4 different ink cartridges – black, blue, red, and green. Black and blue can be...
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What Tools do You Wish You Bought Sooner?
What tools do you wish you bought sooner? Shown above is an older photo of some of my favorite hand tools. Here’s what they are: Grip-on locking pliers (Channellock branded) Craftsman Professional...
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Milwaukee Smooth Jaw and Offset Hex Pipe Wrenches
Milwaukee has come out with a new 12″ smooth jaw pipe wrench, model 48-22-7186. It was announced in 2018 as part of Milwaukee’s pipe wrench expansion, and started shipping late last Fall, but I think...
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New Leatherman Free T2 and T4 Multi-Tools
Leatherman’s new Free series of multi-tools goes beyond traditionally-styled multi-tools, such as the Free P2 multi-tool featured in my recent hands-on review. Here, we’ll talk about the more compact...
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“Renewed” Tools at Amazon?
Over at Amazon, I came across a listing for a “renewed” Bosch masonry drill bit set. Renewed? I’ve been seeing that label a lot on Amazon lately. What does it mean? This is what Amazon says about...
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Kershaw Leek, a Fantastic EDC Knife, is on Sale Today Only (4/25/19)
The Kershaw Leek folding knife, reviewed here, is on sale, today only. There are many different styles and variations of the Leek on sale. If you don’t know which to pick, one usually won’t go wrong...
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Nite Ize DoohicKey 6X One-Piece Multi-Tool
The Nite Ize Doohickey is a small keychain-sized multi-tool. I just learned that there’s another Nite Ize mini one-piece multi-tool, the “Doohickey 6X.” The Dohickey 6X features six functions: Bottle...
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Comment Rules and a Recent Commentor Banning
While the majority of commentors are well-behaved and provide much-valued opinions, input, experiences, and commentary, there has been a greater frequency of inappropriate comments. So, as a reminder,...
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Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Multi-Tool
The Victorinox SwissTool Spirit multi-tool isn’t new, but it’s worth a closer look. I bought one a few years ago, along with a couple of bundled accessories. This Swiss-made tool doesn’t have fancy...
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