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Let’s Talk About Modern High Velocity Hammers
I can’t tell you what started it, but I am utterly fixated on hammer theory today. Titanium hammers have always been in a special grey area, where manufacturer’s claims have always seemed a bit...
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New Milwaukee M12 Fuel High Speed Ratchets are Fastest & Most Compact
Milwaukee has recently announced two new cordless power tools – M12 Fuel high speed ratchets in 1/4″ and 3/8″ sizes. Milwaukee says their new M12 Fuel high speed ratchets offer best-in-class...
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HOT Deal on a Milwaukee M18 Fuel FRAMING Nailer Bundle
Aaron wrote in about an amazing deal on Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel framing nailer, with a link, saying: I know a lot of us have been waiting for a deal on this nailer. He’s absolutely right – we have...
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Teaser: New Dewalt FlexVolt Modular Cordless Outdoor Power Tool System
We happened across what looks to be a Spring 2021 sneak peek – a new Dewalt FlexVolt modular cordless outdoor power tool system. Tool Nut has a listing for the Dewalt DCST972X1 FlexVolt brushless...
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Milwaukee Improves Hole Dozer Hole Saws and Cases
Milwaukee Tool is bringing new changes to their line of Hole Dozer hole saw products. A little over a year ago, Milwaukee refreshed the design with new plug-removal holes. Now, they have updated their...
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How do You Feel About 1″ Screwdriver Bits?
It seems that whenever I post about any screwdriver bit assortment deals, quite a few folks energetically express their dislike, disapproval, and even disdain for common 1″ insert-style bits. Many...
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Southwire Tools are Now Available at Home Depot, What Does That Mean for Lowe’s?
Back in 2013, Lowe’s kicked off an electrical hand tools merchandising refresh, where they discontinued brands such as Channellock and Knipex, and replaced them with Southwire Tools. Southwire...
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New Dewalt 20V Cordless Mowers, Powered by Dual 10Ah Batteries
Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max dual-battery cordless lawn mower, model DCMWSP244U2. Thank you to everyone who wrote in about the new Dewalt cordless mower. I’ve been waiting for a press...
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Ryobi Launches New 18V Cordless Sliding Miter Saw, PBT01B
Ryobi has announced that they’re coming out with a new 18V 7-1/4″ cordless sliding miter saw, model PBT01B. In my opinion, this looks a lot like the Ryobi 18V dual-battery One+One cordless miter saw...
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True or False? The World Needs this Komelon Tape Measure with Built-in...
Over at Amazon, they have a Komelon 25′ tape measure that’s equipped with a built-in LED worklight. Komelon says that their 25′ tape measure is ultra compact, and with a case resembling the size of a...
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Dewalt DWS779 Sliding Miter Saw Updates – Here’s What Changed
OLD Version of the Dewalt DWS779 12-inch Sliding Miter Saw The Dewalt DWS779 12″ sliding miter saw is perhaps the most popular miter saw on the market right now. It offers most of the same features and...
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Kobalt has a 24V Cordless Vacuum w/ HEPA Filter & 3 Gal Tank
Did you know that Lowe’s has come out with a new Kobalt 24V Max cordless wet/dry shop vacuum? I certainly didn’t. It’s not actually new – apparently they launched this Kobalt cordless vacuum more than...
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iQ Power Tools iQ228 Cyclone Tile Saw Cuts Dry with Built-in Dust Control
A reader sent in a tip about a new iQ Power Tools tile saw, the iQ228Cyclone. (Thank you Fred!) After reviewing its features, the iQ228Cyclone – a 7″ dry-cutting tile saw – looks to be more...
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Spec Ops Tools Tape Measures
After writing about Komelon’s LED-equipped tape measure, Amazon started showing me sponsored listings for a Spec Ops-branded tape measure. I have never heard about Spec Ops Tools before – have you?...
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Diablo AMPED Carbide Reciprocating Blade is “IMPOSSIBLY Durable”
Back in October, Diablo came out with a new Steel Demon AMPED carbide-tooth reciprocating saw blade. Diablo says these blades will “AMP up your cutting performance:” Featuring innovative blade...
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New Dewalt 12V 5Ah Battery Signals that More Cordless Power Tools are Coming...
Dewalt will be coming out with a new 12V Max 5Ah cordless power tool battery. Dewalt officially announced their new Xtreme Compact cordless power tool line in mid-2019, but they have not added many...
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The Wildly Inappropriate Way a Tool Brand is Vying for Home Depot’s Attention
Wow – I have just received what looks to be the most inappropriate editorial request I have ever received in 12 years+ years as a tool industry writer and reviewer. Basically, a tool brand attempted to...
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Bosch Profactor Cordless Power Tools: 2021 Launch Pricing
Bosch still has not provided any details regarding their new Profactor CORE18V cordless power tools. The last I was told, they will hold a full announcement in February 2021. Luckily, Amazon came...
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New Metabo Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool w/ Starlock Blade Change Interface
Metabo has come out with a new 18V brushless oscillating multi-tool, model MT 18 LTX BL QSL. The new Metabo cordless oscillating multi-tool features a Starlock Plus blade change interface, and is...
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Woodpeckers Auto-Line Drill Guide
Woodpeckers has come out with a new drill guide, intended to make for easier, straighter, and more accurate drilling into wood materials. The Woodpeckers Auto-Line drill guide features a 1/4″ hex...
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