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Ryobi 18V or Corded Hybrid LED Cable Light (Hands-On)
Ryobi has come out with a new One+ Hybrid LED cable light, model P785. The hybrid part means that you can power it off of a Ryobi 18V battery pack or standard 3-prong extension cord. It’s a rather...
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Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 5-Tool Cordless Combo Kit (4/4/2017)
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day features a Milwaukee M18 5-tool cordless power tool combo kit, model 2695-25CX. The combo kit comes with a drill, impact driver, circular saw, compact...
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Dewalt Updated their 20V Max Cordless Circular Saw
In a comment to our post about a new Dewalt 20V Max brushless circular saw that’s on the way to market, Bill shared something interesting. He had noticed that a new DCS391 performed better than an...
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Using a Woodworking Circular Saw to Cut Metal?
In another post, a reader asked why a wood-cutting circular saw cannot be used on metal. Shown above is a metal-cutting circular saw, Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel model. In his comment, Ryan asked: I’m...
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Where are the Next-Generation Brushless Jig Saws for Woodworking?
A reader wrote in with a great question. Where are the cordless brushless jig saws for woodworkers? He’s right. There have been great advances in cordless circular saws, reciprocating saws, and miter...
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New Husky 60″ Mobile Workbench with Sliding Pegboard Back
Husky has come out with a new 60-inch 10-drawer ball bearing mobile workbench, model HOTC6010BB2M. This model will be sold alongside a near-identical Husky mobile workbench that’s already available in...
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New Dewalt Break-Away 2-in-1 Reciprocating Saw Blades
Dewalt has come out with a new break-away reciprocating saw blade with a 2-in-1 design. It’s available in 2 sizes, a 6″ blade that breaks up to give you a second 4″ blade, and a 9″ blade that breaks...
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Hilti PD 5 Laser Distance Measuring Tool is Shaped Like a Candy Bar
Earlier today I saw a promo for the Hilti PD 5 laser distance measuring tool, and its slender form factor caught my attention. I’m used to box-shaped laser distance measurers, and while they’ve gotten...
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New Dewalt XP Tape Measure – is it Worth the Hype?
I hold in my hand one of Dewalt’s new XP tape measures, a next generation tape that’s made in the USA with global materials, and choc-full of fancy new features. Its model number is DWHT36225. The XP...
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New Milwaukee 52″ Mobile Workbench
Milwaukee has come out with a new 52″ mobile workbench, 48-22-8522, which features a raised work surface and pull-out shelf-drawers. Husky recently came out with an updated 60″ mobile workbench, and...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max 5pc Cordless Combo, Corded Grinder 2-Pack,...
Over at Home Depot, they have several Dewalt bundles on sale as Deal of the Day promos. First up is this Dewalt 20V Max 5pc cordless combo kit, DCK520D2, for $299. This bundle is on sale at this price...
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Misc. Tool Talk and News, Mid-April 2017
I’m sorry if you’re bored of this photo, but it’s what I use when I can’t think of any other way to kick off a random topic post. Earlier today I sent 3 ball bearing tool storage combos to new homes....
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Dust Collector Purchasing Decision Woes
Show above: a Jet dust collector that Ben was able to score for free in his neighborhood. Festool CT26 E Dust Extractor Now, shown here, is my Festool CT26 dust extractor, which I purchased a few...
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Irwin Marples 10″ Combination Woodworking Saw Blade Review
I am a big fan of Freud Diablo’s D1050X 10″ combination table and miter saw blade, which sells for under $35 via Amazon. I wrote about that blade a few months ago, in my “Best Miter Saw Blade” post....
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HOT DEAL: Acme Tools Coupon 15% off $300+ (4/18/17)
Over at Acme Tools, they’re holding a special coupon promo offer, today only, 4/18/17. Spend over $300 and save 15% on your order. There is some fine print. There’s a maximum discount of $400, which...
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One Day Deal: Lots of Nailers, Compressors, and Air Tools (4/19/17)
Steven wrote in with a heads-up that Home Depot has a bunch of air nailers, compressors, and other air tools on sale, today only. The Ryobi Airstrike 18 gauge brad nailer is on deal of the day in two...
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Mixed Feelings About a Small USA Manufacturer and New Overseas Licensing
I tend have established views on offshoring, but recent happenings have shook my feelings up a bit. Maybe if I put my thoughts to paper I can make better sense of them. There are few other things to...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit...
Today only, this Dewalt 20V Max brushless cordless power tool combo kit, DCK281D2, is on sale for $179. The kit comes with the DCD790 compact drill, and DCF886 impact driver. It’s typically priced at...
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New Milwaukee M12 Underhood LED Worklight for Automotive Work
Milwaukee has come out with yet another new LED worklight product – an M12 Underhood LED worklight, meant for automotive work. It sounds redundant for me to tell you it’s an underhood worklight and...
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How Tall Do You Like Your Workbench and Other Stuff?
Do you have a preferred workbench or equipment height? I’ve been measuring some equipment, and the numbers are all over the place. Personally, I’m 5′ 9″ and prefer a 38″ height as the default. That...
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