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Woodworking Fire Hazard: Oily Rags Can Spontaneously Combust!
Attention woodworkers: Don’t wad up rags soaked with oil-based wood finishes! Don’t toss them into a pile! Don’t throw them into a trash can! Oily rags can spontaneously combust! Shown above is a...
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New Ridgid 18V Cordless Hand Vac
Ridgid has a new 18V cordless hand vac, model R8609021B. Its main selling points include over 40% increased airflow and 65% increased suction power compared to its predecessor. In other words, it’s a...
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Power Tool Semantics: Adjustable vs. Variable Speed
A reader wrote in with a very interesting question about adjustable vs. variable speed terminology as it pertains to power tools. Just to warn you, this is going to be somewhat of a philosophical...
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Add Wood Cuticle Sticks to Your Toolbox
The last time I was browsing for cotton and foam swabs for workshop use, I came across orange sticks, which are also marketed as cuticle pusher sticks. These are inexpensive wood probes that can be...
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New Hart Cordless Riding Mower
It seems that Hart Tools, now a Walmart-exclusive tool brand, launched a new cordless riding mower (H80RM01). Thank you to Cody for the news tip! Hart says that this is a 30″ mower, and it’s powered...
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What’s Your Stance on “Beat the Price Increase!” Announcements?
Makita 2022 Price Increase Notice from an Authorized Dealer Quite a few Makita tools just increased in price as of 4/1/22. They have also been reconfiguring certain tool kits with 4Ah batteries...
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Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet Brings Back a Solid Kobalt Design
Over on Instagram, Travis (@Toolsbydesign) shared a demo of the new Zero Degree gearless ratchet, which is now available at Home Depot and other online marketplace sellers. Kobalt Direct Drive...
View ArticleMoney-Saving Tool Deals for 4/18/2022
There are some noteworthy tool deals and discounts this fine Monday. Home Depot Deal of the Day – Save on select cordless power tool combo kits, tool kits, hand tools, and accessories. There is a huge...
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Milwaukee Tool is Opening a New R&D Office in Chicago
Milwaukee Tool announced today that they will be opening a new Engineering Design and Innovation space in Chicago, to accommodate the company’s continued investments into new technology. In press...
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3 Reasons You Should Not Shop at Lowe’s Today
Lowe’s is a popular home improvement retailer, but do you really need to visit a Lowe’s store today? If the following factors apply to you, today might not be the best day to shop at a Lowe’s store....
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Milwaukee Matrix Carbide Impact Bits Had a Short Run
Milwaukee announced a new type of impact-rated screwdriver bit in 2019, which they called Shockwave Matrix Carbide. Milwaukee intended for their Shockwave Matrix Carbide screwdriver bits to deliver a...
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New Milwaukee Mechanics Tools – Hose Picks & Hooks
Milwaukee Tool has announced the expansion of their mechanics hand tools lineup with 4 new hooks and picks. The new picks feature an all-metal core for up to 50% more durability, as well as a larger...
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3 New Dewalt Atomic Series Tape Measures
Dewalt has launched 3 new Atomic Series tape measures, in 16-foot, 25-foot, and 30-foot sizes. Dewalt says that their new tape measures deliver on durability and reach, with a compact design that...
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New Harbor Freight Hercules and Bauer Cordless Grease Guns
Harbor Freight has launched a new Hercules 20V [Max] cordless grease gun, which can deliver 5 oz/min of grease at 10,000 PSI. The Hercules grease gun features a 14.5 oz stainless steel barrel...
View ArticleNew Tool Deals for 4/21/2022
Here’s a look at today’s notable tool deals. Home Depot Deals of the Day – Today’s tool deals of the day feature Milwaukee cordless power tool combo kits, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Quick Lok cordless OPE...
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Olight Warrior 3S EDC Flashlight Review
Olight, which is currently celebrating their 15th anniversary with a flash sale, sent over a new Warrior 3S LED flashlight for review. I have only been using the flashlight for a short time, but given...
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Your Thoughts on Klein Hybrid Pliers Multi-Tools?
Shortly after Klein came out with hybrid-style pliers a couple of years ago, a media kit arrived on my doorstep, bundled with their hybrid-style pliers, and a similarly styled multi-tool. I have been...
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New Milwaukee Packout-Compatible Hydrating Fluid Storage Containers
I hope you’re sitting down for this one, because we’ve got exciting news. Milwaukee Tool is once again revolutionizing jobsite storage with two new tumbers. That’s right, Milwaukee is disrupting the...
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Velcro Cable Ties are Indispensable for Your Home and Workshop
I just ordered another pack of Velcro One-Wrap cable ties, and it felt like a good time to sing some praise for them. These are FANTASTIC for taming and organizing cables, such as USB cables, charging...
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I Never Liked Vise-Grip Locking Wrench Pliers
A reader asked if I had come across Irwin Vise-Grip’s locking wrench tools, shown above, which feature uniquely shaped jaws that lock onto 3 sides of hex-shaped fasteners. These locking pliers are...
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