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Spring Black Friday 2020: Save on Milwaukee M18 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools...
Over at Tool Nut, they’re holding their Spring Black Friday 2020 Tool Sale, and it ends today, 4/17/20. There’s nothing too surprising here, but the deals are still decent money-savers if you’re...
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A Peek Inside Milwaukee M18 XC Cordless Power Tool Batteries
Cordless power tool brands make small changes to their products fairly regularly. Sometimes there might be a bump-up in specs, other times a small manufacturing optimization. Or, there might be a...
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My Herb, Vegetable, and Flower Seed-Starting Experiment, Part 1 (2020)
As mentioned in last week’s post, I will be starting a small container veggie garden this year. Some of you are experts at this, others beginners like myself, and so I thought it would be interesting...
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New Gerber Prybrid X, an EDC Knife and Multi-Tool
This new Gerber Prybrid X tool is a 2-in-1 EDC multi-tool – it’s both a mini pocket knife and a prying bar. Gerber says that the Prybrid X blends the best of a replaceable hobby blade knife and a...
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These 16 Hex Tools are Anything But Ordinary
If there’s one type of hand tool category I am especially particular about, it’s hex tools, including drivers, L-keys, P- and T-handle wrenches, and any other hex-tipped fastener driver. Update: This...
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I Ordered Pipe from Home Depot, This is What They Sent by Mistake (4/2020)
We’re all only human and mistakes happen. I recently wrote about an order for perforated drainage pipe that left me with 100 feet of uncut pipe I can’t use. (That pipe has since been donated to an...
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My Recent Lowe’s Online Shopping Experience: Patience Required, Improvements...
If you’re not in the mood for a long story, here’s a link to the ” this post is way too long summary”. Part 0: Placing the Order Two months ago, Lowe’s has said that their website would be updated in...
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Deals of the Day: Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools, Hand Tools, Much...
Today only, Home Depot has launched a huge selection of Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless power tool deals, with accessory and hand tool deals also mixed in. Some of the deals are on special bundles,...
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New Ridgid 18V SubCompact Cordless Power Tools: Small in Size, Big on...
Ridgid has announced a new line of 18V SubCompact cordless power tools, with a focus on i) lightweight design, ii) heavyweight performance, and iii) brushless motor technology. Ridgid says they...
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Best Impact-Rated Step Drill Bits: Milwaukee, Lenox, Dewalt, Diablo, or…?
You’ve probably used step drill bits before, and if not, you should consider giving them a try. Step drill bits are incredibly useful for drilling clean holes in sheet metal, thin plastic, and other...
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New Milwaukee RedLithium USB 3Ah Battery has 20% Greater Charge Capacity
Milwaukee has announced a new RedLithium USB 3.0Ah battery (48-11-2131), which provides up to 20% greater charge capacity compared to their existing 2.5Ah battery (48-11-2130). A 20% boost in runtime...
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(SOLD OUT) Deal: Milwaukee Stud Tape Measure for $10, and from a Surprising...
Mosh sent a heads-up (thank you!) about the Milwaukee 25′ STUD tape measure being on sale. (Learn more about the Milwaukee Stud tape measure here.) Update: That was quick – the deal appears to have...
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Bridge City Slashes Prices of Select Woodworking Tools in: “Unprecedented Deal”
Bridge City Tool Works has slashed the prices of select tools in a recent deal. Their email newsletter starts: UNPRECEDENTED PANDEMIC, UNPRECEDENTED DEAL! Maybe I’m being a little sensitive, but I...
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Bruce Spruce Toolworks’ Customized Woodworking Tools
Blue Spruce Toolworks is a rather unique woodworking toolmaker, creating customized hand tools with rather striking visual appearances. I believe that it was Blue Spruce’s woodworking squares that...
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New Craftsman 7-1/4″ Brushless Circular Saw (CMCS550B) Looks Better Than Ryobi’s
Craftsman has recently come out with a new V20 (20V Max) brushless circular saw with 7-1/4″ blade size. The new Craftsman brushless circular saw, CMCS550B, is said to provide up to 75% more power...
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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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Are Garden Hose Quick Connector Fittings any Good?
Are garden hose quick-release connectors any good? Or are they frustrating hassles that are more trouble than they’re worth? Generally, garden hoses are connected to a water spigot at one end, and a...
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The Best EDC Screwdriver with Bit Storage?
Eli wrote in with a tough question – he’s looking for the perfect pocketable multi-bit screwdriver for everyday use, one that he can use equally well in a crawlspace or at the top of an antenna tower....
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New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Air Compressor (2840-20)!
Milwaukee has (finally!) come out with a new M18 Fuel cordless air compressor. The new Milwaukee 2840-20 air compressor features a 2 gallon capacity and is said to be “the industry’s quietest cordless...
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Deal: Leatherman Free Pocket Tools Set with $99 Purchase (5/2020)
I have come to agree with many of you – Leatherman FREE is probably not the best name the brand could have come up with. The Leatheman Free multi-tool – early review here – is a great tool, but its...
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