Best Labor Day 2022 Tool Deals
Going by what I see in my inbox, everything is on sale, everywhere right now. Let’s dig into some tool deals. Here are the standout tool deals that I’m interested in, would be interested in, and...
View ArticleLeatherman Raptor Rescue Tool in “Fresh Seasonal Colors”
Get ready – Leatherman has been teasing that fresh, seasonal colors almost here, for their popular Raptor Rescue scissors-based multi-tool. I love Leatherman multi-tools, shears, knives – but not the...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Tool Deals at Home Depot – Labor Day 2022 Savings
To start off, Happy Labor Day! If you’ve been looking to upgrade to Milwaukee Tool’s [fantastic!] new Gen-4 M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver combo kit, Home Depot’s Labor Day 2022 deal throws...
View ArticleDewalt Tool Deal – Cordless Pin Nailer & Free Starter Kit (9/6/22)
Our friends at Acme Tools – and this week’s deals sponsor – are running a sweet promo on the Dewalt 20V Max cordless pin nailer, TODAY ONLY (9/6/2022). Buy the Dewalt DCN623B cordless pin nailer, get...
View ArticleThis is How the Home Depot Cordless Power Tool Deal “Hack” Works
Many readers have been commenting, emailing, and messaging me with questions about the Home Depot deal “hack” they saw hinted about on the internet. Home Depot often partners with cordless power tool...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rotary Hammer Drills Faster, Punches Hard
Milwaukee has a new M18 Fuel cordless rotary hammer, model 2916. This is an SDS Plus 1-1/4″ D-handle rotary hammer with brushless motor and built-in One-Key. Milwaukee says that their new cordless...
View ArticleWhat’s New with Bosch Power Tools – 2022 Update
Bosch Power Tools recently announced that they set a new all-time high with sales of 5.8 billion euros in 2021. That’s around $5.73 billion USD. They reported “strong growth in all markets and...
View ArticleI Made a Calculator for Comparing Free Cordless Power Tool and Battery Deals
Tool shoppers and deal-hunters will often come across “free with purchase” promotions, where you buy a cordless power tool product and receive a free bonus tool or battery. I built an easy-to-use...
View ArticleWhy I Get so Frustrated About Tool Brands’ Marketing Tactics
Hi, my name is Stuart, and I am a tool user. I use cordless drills, impact drivers saws, vacuums, drain cleaners, leaf blowers, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches,...
View ArticleNew Lenox Reciprocating Saw Blades with Wave Edge Outlast Diablo
LENOX has announced a new generation of bi-metal reciprocating saw blades, which they say features a revolutionary new tooth form design delivering up to 50% longer blade life. Lenox’s longer blade...
View ArticleNew Dewalt 20V Max High Torque Impact Wrench – DCF900
Dewalt recently announced a new 20V Max XR high torque impact wrench, DCF900, featuring a 1/2″ hog ring anvil. The new impact is said to deliver 47% more torque compared to the DCF899 impact wrench....
View ArticleRyobi Launches New Tools, But Not the Type You’d Expect
Ryobi has launched new hand tools at Home Depot, and it looks like more might be available shortly. Ryobi… hand tools?! This wouldn’t be the first time – they’ve launched flashlights, tape measures, a...
View ArticleCordless Rotary Hammer Drilling Size & Selection Guide
I recently posted about a new Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless rotary hammer, and a reader had a great question. The new rotary hammer has a 1-1/4″ drilling capacity, but what does that really mean? Simply...
View ArticleMakita Launched a New 64V Max Cordless System!
Makita has a new 64V Max cordless power tool system! Makita 64V Max Battery circa 2020 Images of a new Makita 64V Max cordless power tool battery first surfaced in 2020. I contacted Makita USA with...
View ArticleBosch AMPShare – a Revamped Cordless Power Tool Battery System Alliance
Bosch has announced AMPShare, a “shared battery system that lets you run many tools from many pro brands with just one battery.” Screenshot of Bosch AmpShare Announcement They advertise: “Many brands....
View ArticleWera Tools 2022 Advent Calendar Just Dropped
The new Wera Tools 2022 Advent Calendar, 136605, is finally available for purchase. Wera Advent calendars are limited-edition tool sets that include a unique assortment of tools. The selection changes...
View ArticleStart the Week with New Tool Deals (9/12/22)
Home Depot Deals of the Day – Featuring Milwaukee, Ridgid, Ryobi cordless power tools. Some of these bundles look decent, and there’s plenty more beyond what’s shown in this screenshot. Sadly, there’s...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (9/12/22)
Our friends at Acme Tools – and this week’s deals sponsor – are running two new Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool deals, TODAY ONLY (9/12/2022). There is also an ongoing rebate promo, where you can...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Packout M18 6-Port Rapid Charger
Milwaukee has finally launched a Packout-compatible M18 cordless power tool battery charger! The new Milwaukee Packout battery charger, 48-59-1809, is a 6-port Rapid Charger that can charge two...
View ArticleNew Festool CTC Sys Cordless Vacuum Looks Disappointing
Back in 2021, I posted about how desperately Festool needed a cordless dust extractor vacuum. Their CT Sys portable vac is a great product, but who wants to deal with power cords for portable dust...
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