Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Air Compressor Kit Deal of the Day (6/12/20)
Today only, Home Depot has a deal of the day on a Dewalt DCC2560T1 FlexVolt cordless air compressor kit bundle. You get the standard kit, which comes with a Fast Charger and 2.0/6.0Ah battery, and...
View ArticleGerber Mullet Mini EDC Multi-Tool
This is the Gerber Mullet, a keychain-sized mini EDC multi-tool, available with a silver stonewashed or black finish. While not new, the Mullet is new to me. The Gerber Mullet is said to be...
View ArticleNew Makita XPS Impact Screwdriver Bits – Early Review
I’ve been sitting on this Makita Impact XPS screwdriver bit set for some time now – the pandemic has really disrupted my concept of time – and finally had a chance to put them through some use this...
View ArticleDewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (6/15/20)
Over at Home Depot, they are clearly targeting Father’s Day shoppers with today’s tool deals of the day, which features a selection of Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless power tool bundles and combo kits....
View ArticleISOtunes FREE Wireless Noise Reduction Earbuds – Early Review
ISOtunes sent over a pair of their FREE wireless hearing protection earplugs for review, and I’ve formed an early opinion of them that I’m confident in sharing. This isn’t a full review, but if you...
View ArticleOlight Headlamp and EDC Flashlight Father’s Day Flash Sale (Starts 6/21/20)
Olight will be kicking off a new flash sale soon, and it’s going to be a little different than the last one. The upcoming flash sale will kick off at 8pm ET 6/21/20 and last through 12am ET 6/23/20....
View ArticleDo You Wash Your Work Gloves?
I like to try new work gloves every now and then, and picked up these Mechanix original-style gloves a while back. They’re lighter than some of the other work gloves I use, but comfortable, and easy...
View ArticleNew Age Wall Mounted Garage Shelf – Early Review
A couple of days ago, Home Depot had garage storage products on sale as part of the deal of the day. They have had quite a few tool and storage deals over the past couple of months, but this was the...
View Article5 Reasons You Need the Milwaukee M12 Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver
This is Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel SURGE hydraulic impact driver, which I’m sure you’ve seen or heard about by now. We posted about the M12 Surge shortly after it was announced, and the M18 Surge has been...
View ArticleDewalt Cordless Power Tools Deal of the Day (6/19/20)
Today only, Amazon is running a deal of the day on select Dewalt cordless power tools. The selection is slim, but a deal’s a deal. Honestly, I think the best deal is on the Dewalt heat gun, the only...
View ArticleMilwaukee M18 Cordless Air Compressor is Now Shipping
Knowing how many of you have been eagerly awaiting its arrival, I thought you might be interested in hearing that the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless air compressor has started to ship (model...
View ArticleCorona Micro Snips – Mini Precision Pruners (Early Review)
I bought these Corona “leaf and stem” micro snips back in March, and have used it for all sorts of light to medium duty plant-pruning tasks. I have used it to top my hot pepper plants (where you cut...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Doyle Fast Adjustable Pliers
Harbor Freight has come out with new Doyle fast adjust water pump pliers. The new Harbor Freight Doyle adjustable pliers features v-groove jaws for gripping pipes and round stock, and are adjusted via...
View ArticleNew Reekon M1 Caliber is Must-Have USA-Made Miter Saw Measuring Tool
The Reekon M1 Caliber is a clamp-on accessory for your miter saw, and it will measure any flat surface or building material that can fit underneath. This means flat stock, but also pipes and tubes....
View ArticleFiguring Out My EDC Flashlight Preferences
As I recently posted about, I am jumping into the world of rechargeable LED flashlights, beyond Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB platform. This has proven to be a very research-intensive and pricey...
View ArticleTool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations
Many popular tool brands have made big names for themselves, but are actually part of larger corporate families. Complicating things further, brands can change hands during acquisitions, mergers, and...
View ArticleFrom Devils to Demons: Is Home Depot Switching from Bosch Spade Drill Bits to...
Over at Home Depot, it looks like they are replacing their selection of Bosch Daredevil spade drill bits with Diablo SpeedDemon spade bits. All of the Bosch Daredevil bits and sets are marked down,...
View ArticleWhoops, I Drop-Tested the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge This Weekend
I’ve been putting in a lot more time with the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge lately, their quiet “hydraulic impact driver.” See Also: 5 Reasons You Need the Milwaukee M12 Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver...
View ArticleDewalt Xtreme 12V Max Cordless Screwdriver Deserves More Love
I have the full range of Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max brushless cordless power tools at my disposal (thank you, Dewalt!), and find myself using their screwdriver far more than I have with similar tools in...
View ArticleWhy You Should Buy a Marking Knife
You might not know it yet, but you need a marking knife. Yes, you should definitely buy a marking knife. A marking knife is used for creating crisp layout lines in wood materials. It lays down a finer...
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