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Hands-On with the New Festool TID 18 Brushless Impact Driver
Festool USA sent over a test sample of their new 18V cordless brushless impact driver (thank you!), and I was able to put in some hands-on time with it the other day. This isn’t a review, but rather...
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Harbor Freight ICON Tool Boxes Drop in Price After Extreme Discount and Coupon
When I first posted about Harbor Freight’s new pro-grade Icon tool boxes, I wrote about the sticker shock. Harbor Freight teased about their Icon tool boxes prior to their launch, estimating their 56″...
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Deal: Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack for $18, 1 for $10
Over at Amazon, this TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug 2-pack is on sale for $18. I bought this same product back in March for $25, and they’ve held up well since then. Setup was a breeze, and the Kasa...
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(SOLD OUT) Flash Sale: Olight S1R Baton II LED Flashlight (5/29/2020) –...
I am happy to report that you guys were totally right, Olight LED flashlights are freakin’ awesome. Today only, save on a special edition of the their popular S1R Baton II LED flashlight, which is...
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Do Not Underestimate Harbor Freight Tools
I posted about Harbor Freight’s Icon tool boxes the other day, and how Harbor Freight has significantly slashed their prices. I haven’t asked for an official comment yet, and still don’t know whether...
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Jumping into the World of Rechargeable LED Flashlights Beyond Milwaukee...
I like Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB rechargeable LED flashlights, and have said as much on several occasions. Most recently: 5 Reasons Milwaukee RedLithium USB LED Flashlights are Awesome. I have heard...
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Engineer Inc Bit Pit, a Keychain-Sized 1/4″ Hex Screwdriver Bit Dock
Screwdriver bits can get lost in a pouch, tool bag, or tool box, and the larger the bag or box, the easier for these guys to get lost in there if you put them in their loose. Doesn’t it stink to have...
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Reports of Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Pocket Knives Suffering from “Lock Rock”
Chris Reeve’s Sebenza 31 is their newest iteration of a hugely popular series of very high-end and high-priced pocket knives. Considered a “grail” knife for many enthusiasts, the Sebenza is often...
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The 3 Different Kinds of Cheap Hand Tools
There are 3 types of cheap hand tools. First, you have dirt-cheap hand tools that are built to be as cheap as possible. Sure, they work, but they don’t work well. I try to stay away from dirt-cheap...
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New Olight EDC Flashlight Coupon Code Promo
As mentioned in my post the other day, my formal introduction to Olight and their LED flashlights has been an eye-opener and a great experience so far. About this post – keep reading if you want the...
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New Milwaukee Packout Cooler Tool Box
When we posted about Milwaukee’s new Packout compact tool box, a reader predicted that a cooler would soon follow. Taras said: This would be a perfect canvas for a jobsite hard cooler/lunch pail. Big...
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New HANES USA-Made Cotton Face Masks
Hanes has come out with new USA-made cotton face masks. Politics aside, a lot of businesses and venues require the public to wear reusable or disposable face mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19...
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Milwaukee LED Flashlight & Headlamp Deals, Plus M18 Starter Kit Bonus (06/2020)
International Tool just sent out an alert about new Milwaukee Tool flash sales that are going on right now. There’s no expiration set, but with the deals marked as limited time only and valid while...
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Milwaukee and Dewalt Tool Deals: Cordless Power Tools, OPE, Hand Tools,...
Over at Home Depot, they have quite a few tool deals of the day today, focused on Milwaukee and Dewalt brands. As has been the case, many of the Milwaukee cordless power tool deals are special...
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Kobalt 24V Max XTR Cordless Power Tools at Lowe’s – More Features, Power,...
Lowe’s has come out with a new line of Kobalt 24V Max XTR cordless power tools, and partnered with ToolGuyd to help spread the word. There was supposed to be a special media event to launch the new...
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ToolGuyd Misc Tool Talk and Social Media Posts (6/9/2020)
I’ve dropped the pace on social media recently, so instead of a “what I posted about this week” summary, this is more of a “posts from recent months” type of roundup. If you’d like to follow along with...
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New Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight EDC Knife with SPY27 Super Steel
Over at KnivesShipFree, they have the new Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight with SPY27 blade steel and cobalt blue FRN handle scales in stock. Other dealers are going to carry this too, but Knives Ship Free...
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My First Civivi EDC Knife – the Budget-Priced “Hooligan”
A reader asked me to take a look at Civivi, a relatively new budget-priced pocket knife brand from WE Knife. After some quick research, I went with the Hooligan, shown above, and priced at $54. WE...
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Hot Deal: Save $20 off $100+ Tools – Including Milwaukee Preorders (Ends...
Over at Acme Tools, they have a good Father’s Day promo this year – save $20 off $100+ eligible tool orders. There are some exclusions – fewer SKUs than usual – and I’m glad to report that the coupon...
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This Harbor Freight Rechargeable Flashlight was Recalled Last Year
Every now and then, I look through the CPSC’s list of product recalls, to see if any notable tools or equipment are included. This Harbor Freight rechargeable LED flashlight was recalled last year...
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