New Dewalt Cyclone Dust Collection Separators
Dewalt has come out with new all-in-one cyclone dust collector separators that look to mirror the stylings of their standard wet/dry vacuums. The Dewalt cyclone dust separators should work with their...
View ArticleWhere Will Cordless Power Tools go Next?
I’ve been following and reporting on the tool industry for more than 12 years now, and there have been quite a few game-changing cordless power tool innovations in that time. It seems that every time...
View ArticleAmazon’s New Country of Origin Product Details Requirement
I’m sorry for the late reporting, but I thought you would be interested in learning more about Amazon’s new country of origin (COO) policy that went into effect earlier this year. I know that I’m not...
View ArticleGreat Star (New SK Owner) is Also Acquiring a Tool Box Company
Great Star has been expanding at a rapid pace. They acquired Goldblatt back in 2010, and then they acquired Pony and Jorgensen in 2016, and Arrow Fastener in 2017. Hangzhou Great Star Industrial...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Tool Safety Helmets
Milwaukee Tool has expanded their line of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with new safety helmets. Milwaukee says that their new safety helmets provide better protection and more comfort than...
View ArticleRyobi LINK Tool and Garage Storage System Teaser
Ryobi has teased that they’re coming with an entire new system of tool and equipment storage products – RYOBI LINK. We don’t know much right now, but early images show that Ryobi Link will include...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Bauer Dust Separator Kit
Harbor Freight has come out with a new Bauer cyclone dust separator kit that fits 5 gallon buckets. I would presume that it comes with a universal-style lid that works with their buckets as well as...
View ArticleNew Craftsman TradeStack Tool Bag at Lowe’s
Craftsman has added a new tool bag, model CMST21450, to their TradeStack modular tool storage system. The Craftsman TradeStack storage system launched at Lowe’s last year, starting with a 3pc tool box...
View ArticleHarbor Freight Already Discounted their New Hercules Recip Saw
I recently posted about how Harbor Freight slashed $100 off the price of a new line of US General tool boxes. This and other seemingly permanent discounts on new tool launches prompted me to more...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee M12 Variable Color Auto Painting & Detailing Worklight
Milwaukee has sent out an early announcement about their new M12 Paint and Detailing Color Match Light, which will be showcased at tradeshows in February. Milwaukee says that the new M12 Paint and...
View ArticleDo Fast Chargers Damage Power Tool Batteries?
Many cordless power tool brands – Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, and others, have faster and slower battery chargers. Shown here is Milwaukee’s M18 Dual Bay Rapid Charger, which charges batteries...
View Article10 Dewalt PowerStack Starter Kit Promos at Home Depot (Feb 2022)
Home Depot has kicked off a new Dewalt promo, where you get a free PowerStack battery and charger starter kit with the purchase of select 20V Max bare tools. I took advantage of a similar deal...
View ArticleLowe’s has a Dewalt PowerStack Battery and Free 20V Max Tool Deal
A reader (thank you Tim!) tipped us off that Lowe’s also has a new Dewalt PowerStack promo going on right now. Buy this Dewalt 20V Max PowerStack battery 2-pack, priced at $199, and get a FREE 20V Max...
View ArticleNew Festool Cordless Dust Extractor Vacuums are on the Way
Nearly one year ago, I posted about my desire for Festool to offer cordless dust extractor vacuums. Earlier today, a reader left a short comment that really made my morning. They simply said “And…...
View ArticleNew Kobalt Tape Measure has a Built-in LED Light
Lowe’s has launched a new Kobalt 25-foot tape measure that features a built-in LED worklight. The new Kobalt tape measure has a wide blade with 12′ standout and 15′ reach specs. Lowe’s says that their...
View ArticleDewalt PowerStack Battery Size Comparison
I have been reporting on a couple of new promos featuring Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool and PowerStack battery batteries, and there have been some questions about the battery’s size. Officially,...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Packout Workshop Storage Products!
Milwaukee Tool will be launching a new line of Packout Shop Storage solutions. Basically, Milwaukee is expanding their Packout tool storage lineup with a new line of wall-mountable system. The first...
View ArticleLowe’s News: Petco Partnership, a New Brand, PRO Rewards Program
Lowe’s Petco Partnership Lowe’s has been in the news lately, thanks to their new partnership with Petco. Yes, Petco, the pet food and supply chain. Lowe’s press release says that their first Petco...
View ArticleNew Dremel 3-in-1 Laser Distance Measuring Tool
Dremel has launched a new 3-in-1 Digital Laser Distance Measuring Tool, with the tag line point it, pull it, roll it. In their customer newsletter, Dremel says that one tool measures up in 3 unique...
View Article3 New Craftsman Benchtop Power Tools at Lowe’s
Craftsman has launched several new benchtop power tools at Lowe’s this month – a 6″ grinder, 10″ tabletop drill press, and 9″ band saw. The new workshop tools are not yet available, but should be...
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