Surprise: Stanley Black & Decker Bought Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands
In a surprise move, or at least I was surprised, Stanley Black & Decker announced that it will be acquiring Newell’s tool businesses for $1.95 billion. The acquisitions will include Irwin and...
View ArticleWoodpeckers Dowel Press
Woodpeckers has come out with a new One Time Tool – a monstrous dowel press. It’s designed to cut dowels out of any wood species of your choosing. For comparison, here are dowel forming plates and...
View ArticleSome Notes About Milwaukee’s New M18 Fuel Outdoor Power Tools
For years, I wasn’t very interested in outdoor power tools, at least not personally. That all changed when we moved into a home with grass, bushes, brush, weeds, trees, and everything in between....
View ArticleHere’s Why Stanley Black & Decker Bought Irwin and Lenox Tool Brands
As we recently reported, Stanley Black & Decker has acquired Irwin and Lenox tool brands from Newell Rubbermaid, who had recently put the tool brands on sale. Some more information has come out...
View ArticleThe Best Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver Ever is Coming Soon (XDT12M)
Back in July 2016, we posted about the new Makita DTD170 brushless impact driver that was coming out overseas. It was a 6-speed model with good torque and tiny size. It looks like we’ll be getting...
View ArticleNew Crescent Locking Adjustable Wrench
Crescent has come out with a new locking adjustable wrench, model ACL10VS, which they say combines the versatility of an adjustable wrench with the gripping power of locking pliers. The new Crescent...
View ArticleNew Kobalt 50ft Laser Distance Measurer
Kobalt has just come out with a new laser distance measuring tool, KB50FT, which features a 50-foot range, inverted backlit display, top and bottom reference edges, and both SAE and metric measurement...
View ArticleCraftsman Z-Driver Screwdriver Wrench Set, Starring a Low Profile Bit Holder
This is the new Craftsman Z-driver screwdriver set, which is based around a super low-profile L-wrench bit holder. I bought a Craftsman L-shaped screwdriver bit holder once, and the magnet popped out...
View ArticleKobalt Rapid-Adjust Squeeze Wrench Set
When I came across the Kobalt Rapid-Adjust Squeeze Wrench, I put it through my typical “is it gimmicky junk or potentially usable?” filter, and I’m actually very interested in the design. A typical...
View ArticleCraftsman Extreme Grip Breaker Wrench
This tough-looking wrench is the new Craftsman Extreme Grip 12″ Breaker Wrench, designed for loosening tight and stuck fasteners. It’s reminiscent of the Crescent clench wrench, the similar Craftsman...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Air Compressors, Nailers, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Nailers...
Of course! The one day I forget to check Home Depot’s Deal of the Day, which has been featuring home accessories and seasonal items, and not tools, there’s a mega promo on cordless nailers, air...
View ArticleNew Value-Priced Dewalt Tough System Tool Box
On the outside, the new Dewalt DS130 Tough System tool box looks a lot like the small Dewalt Tough System tool box we reviewed and own plenty of, but there are some notable differences. For one,...
View ArticleGerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Stomps Aims to Best Leatherman Tools
Gerber just announced their new Center-Drive multi-tool, and it looks like they’ve got some Leatherman tools in their sights. This is what it says on Gerber’s microsite for the new multi-tool: Wave...
View ArticleNew Ryobi 160 Lumen LED Flashlight 2-Pack
I’ve got a silly riddle for you. It’s silly because you already know the answer, but for a second let’s pretend you don’t. Oh, here goes: What’s compact, lightweight, built with an anti-roll shape out...
View ArticleDeal of the Day: Bostitch 6-Gallon Pancake Air Compressor for $99 (10/20/2016)
Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day is this Bostitch 6-gallon pancake-style air compressor, on sale for $99. Curiously, the Bostitch BTFP02012 air compressor doesn’t look identical to comparably...
View ArticleVolcanic Tool Co’s USA-Made Screwdriver Bit Holder is DARN GOOD!
I’ve been talking about tools here on ToolGuyd for nearly 8 years now, and do you know what one of the best feelings is? When I discover a new tool that I just HAVE to talk about. Tools that I feel an...
View ArticleNew Husky Connect 22″ Rolling Tool Box System Combo
So, the other day we talked a bit about the new Dewalt Tough System tool box, DS130, and before that their new Tough System DS450 wheeled tool box, which look to be the major components of a new...
View ArticleNew Worx AiDrill is Either the Most Innovative or Gimmicky DIYer Cordless...
The new Worx AiDrill cordless drill, WX178, is either the most innovative DIYer drill ever, or the most gimmicky. I’m calling it a DIYer drill, because I assume it’s aimed at consumers, homeowners,...
View ArticleRidgid 18V Compact Cordless Brushless Router
Shawn wrote in, asking about the new Ridgid 18V brushless compact router, R86044B. Others have mentioned it in comments, and I think someone mentioned it on the ToolGuyd Forum as well. He wrote: I...
View ArticleIt’s Back: Ridgid Compact Router + FREE Finish Sander for $99
It’s late October, which means lots of things. But to us, it means Holiday Season tool deals are going to start rolling in. Home Depot has brought back their Ridgid trim router and sander deal, where...
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