ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Weekly Summary (10/28/2019)
I hope you’re having a great Monday morning! This week: I’m clearing up some workspaces to prep for a chaotic holiday season, testing some new tools that we’ll be covering in November, and shopping for...
View ArticleMilwaukee Hole Dozer Refresh: Best USA-Made Hole Saws Now with More Slots
We received word that Milwaukee will be refreshing all of their Hole Dozer hole saws with a new slot form. All Milwaukee Hole Dozer hole saws, including bi-metal, carbide-toothed, and diamond hole...
View ArticleDewalt Revamps ToughSystem Modular Tool Boxes, Says ToughSystem 2.0 on the Way
Dewalt recently sent out press information about the new ToughSystem 2.0 jobsite radio and charger (DWST08820), and it turns out that this is actually the first product of a revamped ToughSystem 2.0...
View ArticleI Dream of a Lista Workshop, with Oodles of Tool Cabinets and Uncluttered...
I found myself looking at Beta Tool’s new workshop storage solutions, and from there, I decided to treat myself to some Lista eye-candy. Or rather, I tormented myself by looking at super-organized...
View ArticleMetabo HPT (Hitachi) Launches a Blacked-Out Brushless Drill/Driver – a Black...
We recently posted about a new blacked-out Metabo HPT 18V brushless impact driver, which looks like it could be a Black Friday or Holiday 2019 “special buy.” Now, we’ve spotted a new blacked-out...
View ArticleHalloween Deal: 10% off Cordless Power Tools, Tool Storage, Hand Tools, etc....
Over at Acme Tools, they’re holding a Halloween sale where you can save 10% on select orders. What this means is that you get 10% off most of the cordless power tools, hand tools, tool storage...
View ArticleHow Would You Use a Klein Magnetic Wrist Strap?
Klein sent over a magnetic wrist strap for review consideration. I put it aside thinking “I’ll be sure to test that soon!,” but I never quite came across a task that called for it. I’ve come to the...
View ArticleBrace for Possible Price Hikes – New Tariffs Imposed on German Hand Tools
Raise your hand if you’re a fan of European hand tools from brands like Knipex, Wera, Felo, NWS, and others. Well, there’s a very good chance that many European hand tools are about to get more...
View ArticleMystery Box Tool Giveaway (11/2019)
Writing about my desire for neatly organized workspaces the other day has given me a kick in the pants, and I’ve started to declutter and better sort out the chaos of my workspaces. When it comes to...
View ArticleMilwaukee MX FUEL Cordless Light Equipment System
Milwaukee MX Fuel is unlike any other cordless platform today, featuring tools and light construction equipment that Milwaukee says are the first battery-powered solutions of their kind. Get the idea...
View ArticleTool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools
Here are some of my favorite tools for hanging cabinets. These aren’t the best tools for the jobs, or at least they’re not exactly the tools I would generally recommend first. But, I like ’em and they...
View ArticleTool Deal: Black & Decker Cordless Screwdriver for Just $10
I came a great deal on this Black & Decker 4V Max cordless screwdriver, BDCS20C, which is on sale at Amazon for just $10. Black & Decker? While we don’t talk about Stanley Black & Decker’s...
View ArticleNew Milwuakee Packout Mechanics Tool Set – Black Friday 2019 Special?
Milwaukee has come out with a new mechanics tool set + Packout tool box bundle, and the timing suggests it’s destined to be a Black Friday 2019 special buy. This is a 28pc SAE ratchet and socket set,...
View ArticleMilwaukee Packout Tool Box Promo Set – Early Black Friday 2019 Deal
Black Friday 2019 has come early for anyone looking to buy a Milwaukee Packout tool box combo set. Over at Acme Tools, they have a Packout combo set on sale for $200, plus $30 special handling charge...
View ArticleNew Craftsman Pocket Tape Measure has Everything Except for…
This small and shiny Craftsman pocket tape measure might be small, but it packs a couple of nice features into its compact size. To start, the new Craftsman tape measure, CMHT37109S, is small and...
View ArticleKobalt Ratcheting Rapid-Adjust Wrench is… Different
I visited two local Lowe’s stores this weekend and came across either a new Kobalt tool or a tool so unsightly that I blocked out all memory of it – the Kobalt ratcheting rapid-adjust wrench. I posted...
View ArticleFlash Sale: Save $50 off $200+ Bosch Cordless Power Tools, Tools,...
Over at Tool Nut, they have an enticing offer, today only: save $50 off $200+ Bosch tool orders, excluding router tables, sale items, and promo SKUs. If you don’t plan on buying anything big, you can...
View ArticleKobalt Tools are Back at Lowe’s with Black Friday 2019 Tool Deals
I visited a couple of Lowe’s stores this weekend, to see what their holiday and Black Friday 2019 tool deal displays had to offer. Quite frankly, the volume of Kobalt tool deals had surprised me. Last...
View ArticleIdeas on How to Run Holiday Hand Tool Giveaways?
We have a lot more tools to give away! The tools in the photo above are NOT the tools that we’ll be giving away, but the size of the pile seems fairly accurate. Sorry, that’s a lie, this pile of some...
View ArticleNew Makita 18V DML811 LED Cordless/Corded Worklight has Bright Features
Meet the Makita DML811 LED worklight, their new 18V cordless/corded jobsite worklight that boasts some nice specs, features, and water-resistant construction. Makita’s newest cordless worklight is...
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