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Cutech Tool 6-Inch Spiral Cutter Benchtop Jointer (Have You Ever Heard of...
I started looking into jointers again, and have been juggling some thoughts about them. I’m eager to make a few small benchtops from maple and other hardwood stock, and a jointer will make quick work...
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Reader Question: Broken Screwdriver Tips?
Shown here: Dewalt MaxFit screwdrivers. They’re not completely related to the discussion, but seemed appropriate nonetheless. A reader wrote in with a couple of great questions, the first dealing with...
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New Craftsman Impact Screwdriver Set
Sears has come out with a new Craftsman impact screwdriver set. (Stanley Black & Decker now owns the Craftsman brand, but Sears retained the power (for now) to develop Craftsman tools for sale at...
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Makita Aluminum Groove Cutter CA5000X
Makita is bringing their CA5000X aluminum groove cutter to the USA. It’s a relatively new saw that seems to have been released internationally in early 2016. So what’s an aluminum groove cutter? I...
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Milwaukee M18 and M12 Vehicle Charger
Milwaukee has come out with a new M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger that can be powered from a vehicle’s 12V charging port. The new charger, model 48-59-1810, can work with all M18 and M12 battery...
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Izzy Swan Straddle Square
Izzy Swan, a talented YouTuber, has come out with his own Signature Series straddle square, which will be manufactured by Mancuso Precision Products. A few peopled emailed in tips or asked for my take...
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HOT Deal: Buy a Dewalt 20V Max Starter Kit, Get 2 FREE Bare Tools, Plus BONUS...
Amazon’s Buy a Dewalt 20V Max starter kit, get 2 Free bare tools promo is back again. We first saw a similar promo back in November, and it seemed like a good deal for anyone looking to buy some new...
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Dewalt Deals of the Day (4/27/2017)
Home Depot has a couple of Dewalt deals worth mentioning. They’re not “WHOA!” level deals, but good enough for a quick post. My guess is that they’re targeting early Father’s Day shoppers. These deals...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt Table Saw with Stand (4/28/17)
Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day features a Dewalt portable table saw bundle, model DWE7480XA. This bundle includes a Dewalt DWE7480 table saw, which typically retails for $379, and their...
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Ryobi One+ SCORE Wireless Speaker System
Ryobi has come out with a new 18V cordless Bluetooth speaker system, and they called it SCORE. The new Ryobi Score speakers are compatible with their 18V One+ Li-ion batteries, and also come with AC...
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Porter Cable Has Not Come Out With Any New Tools Lately
Porter Cable, a still well-known Stanley Black & Decker brand of power tools, air tools, and woodworking tools, hasn’t come out with anything new in quite some time. Here’s how it all came to...
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New Milwaukee Miter Saw Stand is Smaller and Lighter (Thank Goodness!!)
Milwaukee has announced that they’ve come out with a new miter saw stand, 48-08-0551, and it’s lighter and more compact than their previous stand, 48-08-0550. Thank goodness! Their older miter saw...
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Dewalt XP Tape Measure Follow-up Review
I briefly reviewed the new Dewalt XP tape measure, DWHT36225, a couple of weeks ago. I have used it a bit more, and although much of that has been light use, it’s been enough to solidify my opinion of...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V String Trimmer & Blower Bundle (5/2/2017) +...
Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day is a Dewalt 20V Max lawn & garden bundle, including their brushless string trimmer, blower, a charger, and 5Ah battery pack. The blower is pretty darned...
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Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Drill KIT Now on Sale for $99
Steve emailed in the other day, with a tip that the Dewalt DCD777C2 brushless drill kit was on sale for $105. I thought he was on to something, and decided to check back in a few days. Lo and behold,...
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Proto 550S Tool Storage Cabinet is Freakin’ Amazing (34″, 8-Drawers)
Proto, Stanley Black & Decker’s industrial and aerospace-focused line of professional hand tools, makes some very nice tools. I’ve bought quite a few Proto tools in recent years, mainly ratcheting...
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The Quest for Perfect Tool Storage Solutions
I have flip-flopped so much in the past 40 hours or so that I feel quite silly. Last night I placed an order for (2) blue Proto 550S tool cabinets, following the great experiences I’ve had with a...
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Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, $40)
The Kershaw Dividend is an EDC-sized USA-made folding pocket knife, with a retail price of around $40. It features a 3″ blade size, anodized aluminum handles (model 1812GRY), and Kershaw SpeedSafe...
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Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Miter Saw Kit Plus Bonus 9.0Ah...
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day features numerous Milwaukee cordless tool kits, the most appealing deal being their M18 Fuel brushless miter saw kit. The M18 Fuel miter saw kit,...
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My Tools, Tool Boxes, and Workbench From a Few Years Ago
With all the talk about my DIY tool cabinet project, premium tool boxes, and my quest for the perfect setup, I thought to give you a glimpse into what my tool storage used to look like. Actually, I...
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