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It’s Back! Hot Deal: Save 25% off Tekton’s USA-Made Pliers!
This is a deal some of you might definitely appreciate! Now (August 14th, 2015), through an unspecified expiration date (possibly the end of the month), you can save 25% off Tekton’s new USA-made...
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New Tekton USA-Made Punches
Earlier today, when seeing if there any new Tekton tools hitting the market, I learned two things. First, there’s a new “limited time” 25% “coupon” that you can use on (1) Tekton pliers product – I...
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This is the L-Boxx Mini
I loooooove Bosch’s L-Boxxes, which you might already know if you’ve read my complete L-Boxx review or guide to the best modular tool boxes. I’ve got plenty of these handy click-together tool boxes,...
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Small Metal Lathe Upgrade: A2Z Quick Change Tool Post
I’ve got a small Sherline lathe, and one of the best upgrades I made so far was to buy this A2Z quick change tool post, which is also available for metal lathes of all sizes. Instead of the stock tool...
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Slip Joint Pliers – Obsolete Relic, or Still Practical?
The other day I posted about a Tekton Tools and Amazon deal, where you can get 25% off one of their USA-made slip joint pliers. Some of their other pliers are included in the deal, but I emphasized...
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Hands-On: Facom 40R Fast Action Combination Wrenches
I really, really like my Facom 440 combination wrenches, which I reviewed, but they’re not the only Facom wrenches in my toolbox. I also ordered 2 sizes of their 40R “Fast Action” combination...
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These 16 Hex Key and Driver Options are Anything But Ordinary
If there’s one type of hand tool category I am especially particular about, it’s hex tools, including drivers, L-keys, P- and T-handle wrenches, and any other hex-tipped fastener driver. My first...
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Woodpeckers Odd Job Tool – a Modern Take on a Classic Stanley 15-Function...
Woodpeckers has come out with yet another One Time Tool, or rather 2 new tools – the Odd Job, and the Odd Job XL. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because this is a modern take on a long-ago...
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This Northern Machining Tap Wrench is Unlike Any Other You’ve Used Before
When Chad from Northern Machining asked if I’d be interested in testing out their tap wrench, I jumped at the chance. Unique design? Check. Solves problems? Check. Made in the USA? Check. I couldn’t...
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“Stacks” Metal Cube Cable Stops on Kickstarter…
I saw a great DIY project idea on Kickstarter the other day – “Stacks,” which are 1-inch metal cubes for stopping laptop and other charging cables from sliding off your desk. I’m thinking that I could...
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CyberPower USB Charging Station
I’m thinking about replacing an outlet with a USB charging outlet, of which there are plenty of options. With a dedicated place for charging our electronics, there might be less of a tangled charging...
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Hands-On: Amprobe Current Clamp Meters
Amprobe, a Fluke company, has come out with some new current clamp meters. They sent over 3 of the new models for our evaluation, and although I haven’t yet used them for a good project (although one...
View ArticleWill You be Using Any Tools this Weekend, and on What?
It’s a slow day today. Well, not really – I’m extremely busy doing some cleaning, trying to plan out reviews and coverage for the next couple of months, and researching a bunch of things. Here’s a...
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Craftsman Clamping and Assembly Table
Craftsman has come out with a new Peg Table and some accessories to go along with it. It’s a simple concept, but one that works well for clamping and assembly tasks. The table has a grid of holes...
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New Ryobi Brushless Drill
Ding, ding ding. That’s the sound of Ryobi climbing into the brushless arena, but only in Australia (for now?). We’re seeing the same “brushless is better” claims that are tossed around whenever a...
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Bench Dog Glue Spreaders
Rockler first came out with their silicone glue brushes back in 2012, and you can now find something similar under Bench Dog branding. Bench Dog offers a bunch of Rockler products, but with their...
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A Couple of Words About Acid Brushes
In yesterday’s post about Bench Dog silicone glue brushes, a couple of readers mentioned how they use acid brushes. I remember a time when I had no ideas what these were, and so a short intro post was...
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Tool Recall: Dremel Micro Cordless Rotary Tool
The Dremel Micro, which came out just last year, has been recalled due to a burn hazard. It seems that the internal circuit board can overheat and melt the enclosure. If you’re holding the tool when...
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Micro-Mark LaserKnife, a Less Expensive Laser Cutter
Micro-Mark, a small tool and hobbyist supply specialty retailer, has come out with the LaserKnife, a table-top laser cutter and engraver that can be used on wood, plastic, cloth, foam, cardboard,...
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New Bosch Power Box 360C Radio and Charger with Bluetooth
Back in February, I spotted a Bosch Power Box 360 radio on Arrow. At the time, I asked Bosch about it and whether a new Power Box radio was coming out, and they basically said no. Well… that has...
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