Clik here to view.
Tools I Recently Ordered from Amazon, Fall 2016 Edition
I thought you might be interested in a look at all of the tool-related things I’ve ordered from Amazon these past few months, from around August through today (December 28th, 2016). I’m also under the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Felo 522 Series Screwdriver with Grabber
I came across an unusual Felo screwdriver while looking for something else. It’s got a built-in screw-grabbing mechanism, for holding onto fasteners when starting them in a tricky situation. I’ve seen...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Victorinox Cadet Swiss Army Knife
I recently bought a new Swiss Army Knife – the Victorinox Cadet with red Alox textured aluminum handle scales. It’s around 3.3″ long, 0.75″ wide, 0.25″ thick. The Cadet features a 2.5″ knife blade, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Work Glove Recommendations (2017 Edition)
I had a pair of lightly used Craftsman work gloves in my car. Maybe they were mechanic’s gloves? Regardless, they were general purpose work gloves that I rarely used. When something would come up and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Quicky Tool Deals, Jan 2nd 2017
Acme Tools has a 17% coupon, ending today. You can use it on one item, and there are some brand exclusions. Max savings of $200. Lee Valley has free shipping on $40+ orders. Ground shipping to 48...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giveaway of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max or FlexVolt Latest & Greatest Battery Packs
Our Dewalt FlexVolt tool kit giveaway blew past our expectations, topping out at over 1,000 entries! We already ran 2 bonus giveaways, and it’s time for one more. In today’s giveaway, the prize will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Have No Idea How to Review This $1,000 Mafell Circular Saw
When our friends at ToolNut asked if I wanted to review a Mafell circular saw, I was hesitant, but open-minded. I own and have reviewed Festool tools before, which typically have a learning curve,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deal of the Day: Bosch Laser Level and Distance Measuring Tool Combo (1/4/2017)
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is this Bosch layout and measuring combo kit. It comes with a GLL 2 cross-line laser, and a GLM 30 laser distance measuring tool. The GLL 2 comes with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deal: Wera Advent Calendar (2016) is Still Available!
Wera’s 2016 advent tool calendar is still available! I ordered one, and it arrived yesterday! Here’s the catch – you’ve got to order from Amazon DE. I just popped a few slots open, and good news – the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recommend a Mid-Sized Tool Storage Combo for $700-800
Josh wrote in, asking for help in finding a good tool storage combo in the 40-46″ range for $700-800 max. So, figure a maximum budget of $800. He was very interested in the new Craftsman red &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Craftsman Brand Sold to Stanley Black & Decker!
Stanley Black & Decker has just announced their plans to buy the Craftsman brand from Sears, for $900 Million. PDF Announcement Here. First, we’ll take a look at Stanley Black & Decker’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wera Locking Extensions – Mixed Feelings (At Least About the 1/4″ Size)
I have mixed feelings about Wera’s locking extensions. I’ve got a couple that came with Zyklop socket sets I had purchased, and they’ve been seeing a lot of use these past few months. My other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A New Small Dewalt Laser Distance Measuring Tool for $50
Dewalt has come out with a new compact laser distance measuring tool, the DW065E, with a 65′ range, 1/8″ accuracy, and more features than we’d expect to see in a $50 laser tool. More features? It has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Compact Milwaukee Tape Measures
Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of compact tape measures. Well, compact and less expensive. First came their magnetic tape measures. Apparently there were non-magnetic versions too, but I’d...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Festool Sortainer Tool Box
Festool somewhat recently came out with a new Sortainer small parts tool box, model 200119. The new Sortainer is a bit different from the other models in the lineup, featuring 3 large full-width...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Apex Tool Group Cuts Armstrong and Allen Tool Brands??
I read, in a now-deleted Garage Journal post, that Apex Tool Group was shutting down Armstrong and Allen hand tool brands. Details of the happenings can be found via The State, a South Carolina paper....
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Dewalt Impact Sockets, Sets and Accessories, Plus Greater Hand Tool...
When Dewalt came out with a new impact wrench, I searched and I searched, but I could not find any Dewalt impact sockets aside from a couple of sizes intended for drill and driver use. Things are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool
Dremel has come out with a new generation of rotary tool, the 4300. You can find it at Amazon, and it should be available elsewhere this quarter. So what’s so different or special about the new Dremel...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Milwaukee M18/M12 Bluetooth Speaker 2891-20 (Early Review)
Milwaukee has added a new M18/M12 Bluetooth jobsite speaker to their cordless lineup, model 2891-20. The new Milwaukee Bluetooth speaker features 6 full-range speakers for “unmatched premium quality...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bosch CORE18V 6.3Ah Battery Pack
A couple of months ago, Bosch announced a new 18V 6.3Ah battery pack for the European market, the EneRacer. Today, Bosch announced the new CORE18V Li-ion battery pack, which will be coming to the USA....
View Article