New Ridgid 18V 6-Port and Dual Battery Chargers
Ridgid has announced two new 18V cordless power tool battery chargers – a 6-port sequential charger and a dual-port simultaneous charger. While there’s nothing especially significant about either...
View ArticleNew Leatherman Mr Crunch Multi-Tool is Already Sold Out & Retired
Leatherman recently introduced “The Leatherman Garage,” which they say was “created for the tinkerers, do-it-yourselfers, and creators inside all of us.” Leatherman did not send any press materials...
View ArticleCutting Cable Ties for Removal? There are Tools for That
We’ve talked about cable tie tensioning and installation tools before, which often provide better results than pliers and diagonal cutters, and are especially useful for repetitive tasks. But what...
View ArticleStanley Black & Decker Acquired TechniEdge, a Utility Knife Company
I just learned that Stanley Black & Decker acquired TechniEdge, a utility knife and blade maker. I posted about the TechniEdge Revo knife a few years ago, and a reader recently contacted me about...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee 52″ Mobile Workbench Appeared at Home Depot
Milwaukee 52-inch Mobile Workbench at Home Depot store. Scouterktaylor Redditor Scouterktaylor recently came across a new Milwaukee mobile workbench configuration at their local Home Depot store. The...
View ArticleDiablo Masonry Drill Bits on Clearance at Home Depot
It appears that Diablo masonry drill bits are now on clearance at Home Depot. As we recently posted about, Bosch drill bits have also been on clearance at Home Depot stores. Diablo is a Bosch company....
View ArticleNew Festool Tools and Accessories Launching in 2022
Quite a few new Festool tools and accessories are set to launch in Q1 2022. Following is a quick-look at all of the new Festool tools that we’ve learned about so far. Retailers have started to issue...
View ArticleSave 47% on this Bosch X-Lock Angle Grinder
Amazon has this Bosch GWX10-45PE corded 4-1/2″ angle grinder on sale for $52.30, from $99. The grinder features a 10A and 11,000 RPM no-load motor, paddle switch, and X-Lock wheel interface. What’s...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Non-Slip Hex Bit Sockets
Dewalt announced on social media that they have come out with new non-slip hex bit sockets. These sockets will be available in 3/8″ drive and at least 3 set configurations: 6pc 3/8″ metric set6pc 3/8″...
View ArticleHart Expanded their “Stack” Modular Tool & Parts Storage System
Hart Tools launched their STACK modular storage system about a year ago, welcoming tool users to “meet the portable DIY-life.” To my surprise, Hart has recently expanded their Stack system with new...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless Heat Gun, USA Launch Plans are Unknown
Makita has started to promote a new 18V cordless heat gun, model HG181DZK, on international channels, although there aren’t any apparent USA launch plans yet. There also aren’t any indications of an...
View ArticleFinally, a Milwaukee M18 Cordless Inflator
Milwaukee has introduced a new M18 cordless inflator, model 2848-20, describing it as the fastest 18V cordless tire inflator on the market. The new Milwaukee cordless inflator is said to provide...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Packout Tool Tray
Milwaukee has expanded their Packout system of modular tool storage products with a new tool tray, model 48-22-8045. The new Milwaukee Packout tool tray looks to be a fairly straightforward solution....
View ArticleMy Dad’s Maglite Failed – Recommend a Replacement Flashlight
I bought my father a Maglite 2D LED flashlight maybe 5-8 years ago or so. He has recently been using it everyday, for walking the dog at night, and the switch has failed. More specifically, you can...
View ArticleRumored Changes to Lowe’s Military Discount and Appliance Returns
It looks like Lowe’s might be bringing some changes to their military discount and appliance return policies. We have heard from several anonymous sources, and although the information seems to...
View ArticleNew Ryobi Cordless Track Saw, Table Saw, 10″ Miter Saw
Ryobi has surprised us with the launch of 3 new 18V cordless woodworking power tools – a track saw, table saw, and a new miter saw. All 3 tools are part of Ryobi’s growing 18V One+ HP lineup of...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Icon Pliers Wrench Imitates Knipex
Harbor Freight has come out with a new 10-inch pliers wrench under their Icon professional tool brand. The Icon pliers wrench has 24 locking positions, push-button adjustment mechanism, and non-slip...
View ArticleNew Makita XGT Cordless Router – 35% Faster than 18V
Overseas, Makita has announced two new XGT cordless routers – RT001G and RT002G. It appears that the same XGT 36V/40V Max router motor is equipped with different bases – RT001G with a trimmer base,...
View ArticleToolGuyd Website Updates, March 2022
Long-time readers know that I like to bring up ToolGuyd’s website on occasion, to discuss changes, potential changes, and to ask for feedback. As my last update was about a year ago, it’s time to...
View ArticleWrench in Luxury with Nepros Gold Ratchets
If I could describe KTC’s Nepros tool brand in one sentence, it would be to say that they offer high quality tools with exquisite aesthetics that are not suited for light wallets. And now, Nepros has...
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