Dremel Edge Series Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades
Dremel has recently come out with new dual interface OMT blades that fit a wider range of multi-tools, but that’s not all they’ve been working on. On the heels of those new blades comes the new Dremel...
View ArticleMore About Bosch Connected and Personalized Tools
Back in March, we talked about how Bosch’s new networked cordless tools that allowed for some user customizations. Those tools aren’t out yet, but over in Europe Bosch has already announced their...
View ArticleNew Craftsman Tool Storage Chests and Cabinets for 2016
Lynn sent in a tip (thanks!) that Craftsman has come out with new ball bearing tool storage products, so I took a closer look. Craftsman regularly updates their tool storage lineup with new sizes and...
View ArticleMilwaukee NPS16: 2016-2017 New Tool Predictions
Milwaukee announced a LOT of new tools last year, during their 2015 new tool media event. Here’s a look at all of Milwaukee’s tools that we previewed or demoed during the event. Most of those tools...
View ArticleWould You Go Completely Cordless?
Milwaukee, Metabo, and other power tool brands have been striving for a cordless jobsite, where every tool – or nearly every tool – is cordless. While I love the convenience that comes with cordless...
View ArticleMilwaukee New Tools for 2016 and 2017 Teasers
Milwaukee is unveiling lots of new tools today, at their 2016 New Product Symposium (NPS16) media event. Benjamen is covering the event for ToolGuyd, and you can find his and other media outlets’ live...
View ArticleBest Bang for the Buck Cordless Tool Battery Pack Size?
I was answering a question over at the Garage Journal forum, about battery pack bang for the buck, and thought it might make for a good post. I also became curious to see if you guys had any battery...
View ArticleHow Would You Turn a Spare Bedroom into a Workspace?
I was recently asked for advice about how to best turn a small bedroom into a workshop, and I drew a blank. I had worked out of small workspaces for years, but I had never started off with a clean...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Dewalt 40V Max Hedge Trimmer Kit (6/10/16)
Dewalt’s 40V Max cordless hedge trimmer, which first launched with the 40V Max lineup in Spring of 2015, is on sale over at Amazon, today only. It’s priced at $189 for the kit, which comes with a 4Ah...
View ArticleSave 20% on a Bunch of Irwin Tools and Accessories (Father’s Day 2016 Promo)
Now, thru June 19th, 2016, save 20% off select Irwin tools and accessories. As of the time of this posting, there were 135 tools eligible for the discount. If I could be frank for a moment, many of...
View ArticleThe Best Oscillating Multi-Tool for Pros on a Budget?
I was recently asked for an oscillating tool recommendation. More specifically, I was asked about who makes a good MultiMaster, aside from Fein. Why not Fein? Because of price. Yes, a full Fein...
View ArticleFirst Thoughts About Milwaukee’s 30″ Tool Storage Combo
Milwaukee sent over one of their new 30″ ball bearing tool storage combos (Ben received one too, and he’s working on the full review), and I finally had a chance to put it together today. I noticed a...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max 4-pc Cordless Combo Kit (06/14/2016)
Over at Amazon, the Dewalt 20V Max 4-tool combo kit, model DCK421D2, is their Deal of the Day. This deal first debuted on December 2nd, 2014, reemerged on June 15th, 2015, and then again on December...
View ArticleRockler Dust Right Hook 3-Pack Deal
Ben recently wrote about the Rockler Dust Right Hook, for controlling dust hoses and air lines. Prior to the post, myself and Ben talked about the too-high pricing of $15 per hook, but at the time of...
View ArticleShop Storage for Power Tools?
The other day, in our post about Milwaukee’s new 30″ tool storage combo, a reader asked a question that I don’t really have a strong answer for. Dylan asked: What would be the best storage solution if...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Black & Decker Matrix Modular Tool Kit Bundle (6/16/2016)
Over at Amazon, today’s tool deal of the day special is this Black & Decker Matrix combo set, that comes with a 20V Max power base and 6 tool attachments. Black & Decker’s line of Matrix power...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless RobotPro Vacuum – a Heavy Duty Roomba-Like Cleaner
Overseas, Makita has come out with a Roomba-like cordless robotic vacuum, called the RobotPRO (model RC200DZ). Judging from the product usage photos on Makita’s site, it’s designed for commercial...
View ArticleNew Dewalt Carbide Oscillating Multi-Tool Cutting Blade
Dewalt has come out with new carbide-toothed oscillating multi-tool blades. It’s about time! A few years ago, we were commissioned to do some oscillating multi-tool blade testing. Bosch paid for the...
View ArticleWhere Do You Buy Your Project Wood?
I’m in the planning stages of a new project, and have got 2 questions for you about sourcing the wood. First, where do you buy your project wood from? Second, any tips on whether to go with 1/2″...
View ArticleHusky Adjustable Height Mobile Workbench
There’s a new Husky mobile workbench and tool cabinet out at Home Depot, and it’s got an adjustable height worktop. We checked this out at a Home Depot Spring Preview in NYC a few months ago, and I’ve...
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