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Deal of the Day: Makita 18V Drill, Impact, Brushless Grinder Kit, for $199...
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day features this Makita 18V 3-tool combo kit, XT324. You get a hammer drill (XPH01Z), impact driver (XDT04Z), and a brushless 4-1/2″ angle grinder (XAG03Z)....
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ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build, Getting There, and Thinking Aloud About Drawer...
I’ve been working to build a tool cabinet for my electronics/precision workspace, and it’s slowly getting there. I want to save major details for another time, but thought this might be a good time...
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Deal of the Day: Kershaw USA-Made Leek Folding Knives for $30 (12/16/16)
I have a very strong liking for my Kershaw Leek folding knives (reviewed here). I own pricier knives, some costing several times the Leek’s typical $30-something price, but I see no reason to part...
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Lots More Tool Deals on Amazon – (mid-December 2016)
In no uncertain terms, this year’s Amazon deals were pretty lame. The regular deals have been pretty good, but although last year’s daily deals and Lighting Deals were so-so, this year’s were pretty...
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Amazon’s Bosch 12V Max Bundle Savings Suck, Do This Instead
I’m not impressed with what I see, but maybe your take will be different. There are 5 12V Max bundles, featuring their PS31 brushed motor drill, compact reciprocating saw, and impact driver. The...
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Deal on Chamberlain Garage Door Openers
Over at Amazon there seems to be a new rolling deal on 2 “smart” Chamberlain garage door opener packages. WD832KEVG: $185 WD962KEV: $190 WD962KEV with CIGBU Internet Gateway: $237.78 WD832KEVG is a...
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Deal? Bostitch Bit Ratchet Set
Over at Amazon, this Bostitch BTMT72275 screwdriver bit ratchet set looks to be on sale, for just under $20. It’s also eligible for Amazon’s $10 off $50+ Stanley promo (ends 12/22/16). You get a mini...
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Hot Deal: Tekton Screwdrivers (USA Made)
I’ve written about these USA-made Tekton screwdrivers before, and continue to recommend them. I still need to do long-term durability testing, but I don’t have any concerns about it. Amazon has these...
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Amazon Tool Deals of the Day, 12/20/2016
Oh yea! “Save up to 25% on top-selling tools.” This is it – the mega tool deals we’ve been waiting for Amazon to max out our credit cards with. Right? Eh. These aren’t blisteringly hot deals, but...
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Gift Idea: PB Swiss Interchangeable Shaft Screwdriver Set
I took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale pricing to get myself a PB Swiss interchangeable screwdriver set, available with “trendy” tool roll colors. I had previously dismissed these...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt Air Compressor for $95, and Some Other Dewalt Tools...
Over at Amazon, they have a few Dewalt tools as part of today’s Deal of the Day. This air compressor deal stood out to me, because not only is it on sale, it’s eligible for Amazon’s $25 off $100+...
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5 Things to Know About the Porter Cable Restorer Surface Prep Tool
The Porter Cable Restorer is on sale at Lowes for $79, making it a very good buy right now. I’ve had a test sample around here for some time, and although I haven’t had the chance to use it for any...
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Deal of the Day: Save on QuickDraw PRO Tape Measures (12/22/2016)
Over at Amazon, the QuickDraw Pro tape measure is on sale, with “25% or more” savings. I posted about the QuickDraw tape measure back in early 2015, and the QuickDraw Pro is a newer model, said to be...
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Dewalt FlexVolt Tool Kit Giveaway!! – Winner’s Choice!
You might have noticed the new Dewalt ads we’ve got up, promoting their new FlexVolt tools and accessories. As part of the ad arrangement, I threw in the idea that ToolGuyd would host a giveaway, and...
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Holiday Deal Reminder & Dewalt Brushless Giveaway of the Day! (12/22/16)
Christmas is almost here, which means that Amazon and other retailers’ holiday discounts are nearly finished. Today is the LAST DAY to get in on the Dewalt $25 off $100+ promo, as well as Porter...
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KC Tool Coupon Code for ToolGuyd Readers!
KC Tool is an independent tool retailer, specializing in German-made hand tools. Some of the more notable brands they carry are Wiha, Wera, Knipex, Gedore, Felo, and Witte, and there are a few others....
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KnifeArt Feedback, Anyone?
KnifeArt had sent over a knife for review a few months ago, right around when my daughter was born. I’m just about ready to do the final work on the review, but there’s been a question nagging me for...
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What Did You Get for the Holidays?
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Holidays!! So… what did you get? I bought myself a telescope! I’ve been wanting one for nearly 20 years now, and finally went for it! I opted for a 4″ refractor...
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Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board
I am pretty pleased with the way my drawered tool cabinet is coming out. But… I think I’ll be using this build in the garage, and start over building something a little different for my office...
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Giveaway of the Day: Dewalt Tough System Music Player & Charger
Congratulations to Dan, winner of our Dewalt brushless combo giveaway! I like the way that giveaway went – it was quick, clean, and the one-day deadline pushed me to get the prize out lickety split....
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