Knipex vs NWS Pliers – Which Brand Makes the Best Pliers?
I recently updated my post about European hand tool brands, and a question popped up – who makes the best pliers, Knipex or NWS? This is a tough one. I think that I still lean towards NWS for general...
View ArticleMulti-Bit vs. Individual Screwdrivers – You Have to Pick!
I’m sure you know what a multi-bit screwdriver looks like, but just in case, let’s start off with a good example – the new Wiha multi-bit drivers. There are many other sizes and shapes of multi-bit...
View ArticleMilwaukee Cordless Blower Buying Guide
With the recent introduction of a new M12 cordless spot blower, Milwaukee Tool now has 3 very different cordless blowers to choose from. As of July 2021, here are all of the current Milwaukee cordless...
View ArticleBeyond Basic DIY Tools: Husky Strap Wrench
I have been working on a series of DIY tool kit buying guides (thank you to Home Depot for sponsoring this endeavor!), and one of the most interesting parts involves drawing a line between “must-have”...
View ArticleThe Dewalt Tools Store is a SCAM
There’s a big problem going on right now – fake tool stores that look real enough to fool even savvy shoppers. I recently posted about a fake Ryobi Tools scam store, and it appears that there are now...
View ArticleThis Milwaukee Tool Box Deal is a SCAM
I recently wrote about new Dewalt Tools store scams. Soon after, a reader (thank you Jim!) sent in some screenshots of another type of scam they came across on Facebook. With minimal searching, I came...
View ArticleWould You Buy Milwaukee Tool Work Boots?
Several tool and equipment brands have their own lines of work boots. Dewalt, for example, has quite a few different styles of work boots, work shoes, and other types of safety footwear. Could...
View ArticleHazet 69pc SmartCase Bit Set – Deal of the Day 7/26/21
The Hazet 2200SC-1 69pc SmartCase Bit Set is a compact screwdriver bit assortment that provides a selection of insert bits, power bits, hex keys, and bit holding accessories, in a convertible case....
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Packout Deep Organizer
Milwaukee has come out with a new Packout Deep Organizer, model 48-22-8432. This is their 5th Packout organizer, following two half-width and two full-width sizes. As the name implies, this is a...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals (July 2021)
Big Thank You to Acme Tools Acme Tools has quite a few very compelling Dewalt cordless power tool deals and promos right now, and we’ve worked with them on an exclusive promo to help ToolGuyd readers...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Heavy Duty Flex Work Pants
Milwaukee Tool has announced a new line of Heavy Duty Flex Work Pants, designed with comfort, mobility, and durability in mind. The new Milwaukee work pants feature a “FREEFLEX” fabric that has a...
View ArticleGearwrench GSX Series Tool Carts
Gearwrench has a relatively new line of GSX series tool storage products, including rolling tool cabinets, top chests, and two tool carts that I will be focusing on in this post. The main goal of the...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Cordless Fan is More Powerful, but There’s a Catch
Dewalt has quietly launched a new cordless fan, model DCE512B, part of their 20V Max cordless power tool system. The new Dewalt cordless fan very closely resembles its predecessor, model DCE511B. I...
View ArticleHome Depot Tool Deals: Milwaukee, Ridgid, Ryobi & More (7/28/21)
Over at Home Depot, they have new tool deals of the day, today only, 7/28/21. There are 3 categories of tool deals this time: Cordless Power Tools Power Tool Accessories Storage and Hand Tools The...
View ArticleRobbox xDrill July 2021 Updates (One Year Post-Kickstarter)
The Robbox xDrill was advertised as “The Drill Reimagined.” It was to be a smart cordless drill of the future, with an innovative design to instantly make all types of traditional drills and drivers...
View ArticleSK Tools is Facing Serious Backlash for “Selling Out to China”
I came across a sponsored post by SK Tools on Facebook, which celebrates their 100 years of blood, sweat, and gears. Here’s the caption that goes along with the image shown above, posted on June 7th,...
View ArticleBest Cordless Drills of 2021
Which is the best cordless drill you can buy in 2021? I have been putting off answering this question for the same reason as with prior updates – there’s really no right answer. If you take ten...
View ArticleCole-Bar Hammer Kickstarter Update
The Cole-Bar Hammer is a multi-functional tool that was at the center of a 2014 Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The Cole-Bar hammer was designed to be used as a single tool, or broken down into two...
View ArticleDewalt Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Tough Series Packaging
Dewalt has officially announced their new Tough Series tape measures, which are said to be extra-durable and capable of surviving drops of up to 100 feet onto packed soil. Side note: I picked one up...
View ArticleAnother New Ka-Bar Space Force Knife
Ka-Bar has come out with another United States Space Force themed knife, this time with a TDI-style design. The new knife follows the introduction of a larger series of Ka-Bar USSF tools and knives...
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