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New Dewalt EXTREME Tri-Flute Drill Bits
A couple of weeks ago, Altan mentioned that there were new Dewalt Extreme Tri-Flute drill bits coming out in the UK. The new Dewalt Extreme Tri-Flute drill bits feature a 1/4″ hex shank, screw tip for...
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New Megapro Eclipse Multi-Bit Screwdriver Special Edition with Black Handle
There’s a new Megapro multi-bit screwdriver, a special edition Eclipse model with black handle and black-finish shaft. It has been a very long time since my first and last review of Megapro...
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Hot Tool Deal: Free Shipping on Most Orders w/ No Minimum, Ends 8/18/2019
Do you know the feeling when you want to buy a specific hand tool, some power tool accessories, or other lower-valued items and the retailer with best pricing or easiest availability has a high free...
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Gerber EAB Pocket Utility Knife is a Teeny Tiny and Very Popular EDC Tool
We talked about the Outdoor Edge Slidewinder the other day, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t follow up with a fresh mention of Gerber’s EAB tools. The Gerber EAB, or Exchange-A-Blade, is a compact...
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Makita Tools Coupon Promo, $20 off $100 or $30 off $150, Ends Today (8/19/2019)
Our friends at CPO sent me a note about their exclusive Makita promo that’s ending today. Ending 8/19/2019, save $20 off $100+ Makita tool orders or $30 off $150+ orders. There’s a wide range of...
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Is Craftsman Phasing Out V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Already?
Over at the ToolGuyd forum, Jonesy asked whether Craftsman is planning to phase out its V60 line of cordless outdoor power tools. They noticed crazy clearance deals on mowers on trimmers at their...
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Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Bundles and Hand Tool Deals of the Day (8/19/2019)
Today only, save big on a rather large selection of Milwaukee cordless power tool bundles and select hand tools! The deals include special M18 cordless power tool and starter kit bundles (including...
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Milwaukee Cordless Heated Jackets and Workwear 2019-2020 Shopping Season has...
A couple of months ago, a couple of days before winter, we posted about Milwaukee heated jackets and other cold weather workwear being in short supply. Read More: Last Call on Milwaukee Heated Gear...
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New Tanos and Festool Systainer³ Modular Tool Boxes
We received information that Tanos, a company owned by TTS Tooltechnic Systems and known best for Festool, is coming out with a new line of Systainer modular tool boxes, called Systainer³. (Thank you...
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Dewalt 40V Max Cordless Outdoor Power Tool System has Been Discontinued
I’m confused, concerned, and a little bit upset. It appears that Dewalt has discontinued nearly every single 40V Max cordless power tool they make. Over at Dewalt’s site, every tool and kit that I...
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Knife Day Deals – Find a New EDC or Laugh at Some Bizarre Designs (Ends...
Our friends (and affiliate) over at BladeHQ sent us a heads-up about their National Knife Day deals. The promos end 8/25/2019. I took a quick look, and there are some good deals, including on some...
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Milwaukee Tools Flash Sale: 10% Off $249+ Orders, Ends 8/23/2019
Over at Acme Tools they’re celebrating… the end of summer? with a Milwaukee Tool Flash Sale. Now through 8/23/2019, save 10% on select Milwaukee tool orders $249 or more. That’s also above the free...
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How Big is Makita’s Cordless Power Tools and Accessories Business in North...
Looking at Makita Tool’s 2019 annual report (PDF), I was surprised to find that only 14.8% of their sales revenue is from North America. Tool and accessory sales here amounts to less than 15% of their...
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Why Hard Plastic Screwdriver Handles Smell Like Vomit
I was looking for something in an old tool bag and dug out a Craftsman screwdriver-handled bottle opener. It smells like vomit. Why? Acetate-handled screwdrivers are fairly tough, durable, and easy to...
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Felo Wood-Handled Screwdriver Set, a Modern Classic – What’s Not to Like?
If you prefer screwdrivers made of space-age plastics with names you might have trouble pronouncing, don’t buy this Felo screwdriver set. If you have sweaty hands, wipe them somewhere and then you can...
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New Metabo HPT 4-Port 18V & 36V MultiVolt Battery Charger
Metabo HPT, formerly known as Hitachi Power Tools, has come out with a new 18V/36V 4-port battery charger (UC18YTSL). It can charge any Hitachi or Metabo HPT 18V or MultiVolt slide-type battery, and...
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5 Things I Loved About my Ridgid Random Orbit Sander
This Ridgid 5″ corded random orbit sander, model R2601, was one of my first “real” power tools, and it was amazing. I haven’t used it in a while, only once or twice since purchasing a 6″ Festool...
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This is Why our Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Links are Broken
This morning we received the following message from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: hi Rockler affiliates – We have made a business decision to close down our affiliate account, effective...
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Dewalt’s Cordless Sander is a Reader’s new Go-To that Works Perfectly
A couple of months ago I shared my hands-on experiences about Dewalt’s DCW210 cordless sander. It’s a great tool, although I still tend to reach for my corded Festool sander, due its easier...
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Off-Brand Cordless Power Tool Batteries are Heavily Featured on Amazon...
Dewalt 18V XRP Battery 2-Pack Listing with Sponsored Off-Brand Battery Ad (V1) When shopping on Amazon, they will usually show you an alert when there’s a new version of a product, or if there’s a...
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