New Porter Cable Quiet Air Compressor
To my extreme surprise, Porter Cable has come out with a new tool – a 20 gallon quiet air compressor, model PXCMSAC420VW. No, this is not a late April Fool’s Day gag – Porter Cable has really come out...
View ArticlePorter Cable Shows First Signs of Life in 2-1/2 Years
I wrote about the new Porter Cable quiet air compressor earlier today, and then the strangest thing happened – I saw a Porter Cable post in my social media feed. That’s odd, I thought, as their last...
View ArticleEstwing Screwdriver Set
I wrote about Estwing demolition-style screwdrivers back in November, and have since learned they they also have a set of less-frilled screwdrivers with round shanks. These are for… users who love...
View ArticleChris Schwarz’ Latest Woodworking Workbench Book is FREE (PDF)
Christopher Schwarz is well-known in the woodworking industry, from his articles at Popular Woodworking, to his Lost Art Press publishing company. You might have seen some of his books before, such as...
View ArticleNew Rockler Shop Pencil
Rockler has come out with new HB/No. 2 shop pencils, emblazoned with their name on it. Rockler advertises their new pencils as being suited for marking wood, sketching out designs, jotting down cut...
View ArticleBora Portamate Wall-Mounted Lumber Rack
One of my spring cleaning goals is to better organize my leaning jumble of wood boards. I’ve got 1x and 2x boards boards up against one wall, and a whole lot of cut plywood and hardwood boards in a...
View ArticleNew Makita 40V Max XGT Cordless Brad Nailer
A new line of Makita 40V Max XGT cordless power tools are launching this month in the USA, following the lineup’s international launch a couple of months ago. A reader (thank you Trevor!) sent us a...
View ArticleNew Tekton Tool Carts are Customizable and Expandable
Tekton has come out with a new line of tool carts. The new Tekton tool carts are customizable, kind of in the same way as a Subway sandwich, where you can have your way about nearly every aspect....
View ArticleWoodworking Deal: Ridgid Trim Router and Sander Bundle for $95 (4/8/2021)
Over at Home Depot, this Ridgid woodworking deal bundle has returned. In this Ridgid R24011 corded power tool bundle, you get a 5.5A fixed base trim router and a 2.4A 1/4 sheet finish sander for $95....
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Bundles (Ends 4/8/2021)
Over at Home Depot, they have quite a few tool deals of the day, today only, 4/8/2021, and a number of Milwaukee M18 cordless power tool bundles caught my attention. All of today’s deals of the day...
View ArticleSorry, All of Our Lowe’s Tool Links are Broken – Again
I am sorry if you clicked a product link on a ToolGuyd post only to land on this page instead of a Lowes.com destination. Unfortunately, all of our Lowe’s links are broken – again. Here’s why. At the...
View ArticleNew Makita 18V Cooler and Warmer, Plus More Tools are on the Way
Makita has recently launched a new line of 40V Max XGT cordless power tools. Well, what about their 18V lineup? Makita USA has said that that “more 18V products are on the way.” Here’s a look at one...
View ArticleTekton Tool Cart vs. Milwaukee Packout Tool Boxes
I wrote about a new line of Tekton customizable tool carts the other day, and a couple of readers made comparisons to Milwaukee’s Packout system. So, let’s compare the two storage options and how they...
View ArticleIs the Black & Decker Workmate Still Worth Buying?
A reader recently asked if the Black & Decker Workmate was still king of the portable workbenches. Honestly, I don’t think so, although the standard/entry model’s $35 pricing is certainly still...
View ArticleThe Bestselling Klein 11-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver is on Sale
Klein’s 32500 11-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver is currently on sale. If you haven’t tried this style of screwdriver before, now might be a good time. The Klein 11-in-1 is regularly priced at $15, and...
View ArticleWhen do You DIY a Project vs. Buy a Product?
I recently posted about the Bora Portamate lumber rack, and a reader asked a fair question – why not build a DIY solution out of wood instead? For me, it comes down to why do I DIY? (Shown above and...
View ArticleLowe’s Introduces an Upgraded PRO Shopping Experience
Lowe’s will be introducing a new PRO customer experience nationwide, with a tailored store shopping experience centered around new products and services. The goal here is to deliver speed and...
View ArticleNew DEWALT Green Laser Levels
DEWALT has announced that they will introducing a new line of green laser levels that are compatible with their 12V MAX* and 20V MAX* cordless power tool battery systems. In addition to being DEWALT’S...
View ArticleFantastic DIY Bluetooth Speaker Build, with Epoxy Dovetail Joints
A couple of months ago I came across a very enjoyable video where a maker, King Minhvuong, builds a Bluetooth speaker from scratch. I started watching the same maker’s more recent project video, and...
View ArticleExploring the New DEWALT 20V MAX 3×360 Green Line Laser
DEWALT recently announced a new line of 12V MAX*/20V MAX* green lasers and sent over a sample of the new 3×360° green line laser for review and testing purposes. We are also in a paid sponsorship with...
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