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Crooked Clamp Jaws?
A couple of years ago I bought a pair of Urko 32″ HiPer bar clamps from Amazon. I gave them a quick test when they arrived, and promptly sent them back. I understand that some clamps might be...
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Neutrik PowerCON True1 Connectors and Quick-Change Power Tool Cords
A reader recently mentioned quick-connect adapters for power tool cords, and yesterday when I spoke to Benjamen he brought up a video he remembered seeing which discussed the same. Here’s the general...
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Vertically-Lifting Wall Cabinet Door Hinges – Thoughts?
Ikea’s Sektion kitchen wall cabinets caught my attention a few times, and I cannot resist playing with them nearly every time I visit the store. They offer a version of Blum’s Aventos hinges, Utrusta,...
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Ikea Raskog Cart – a Cheap and Versatile Rolling Helper
Since I’m already talking about Ikea today, it seems like a good time to bring up their Raskog kitchen cart for discussion. I’ve got 2 of these in use, 1 more in the box from last week’s trip to the...
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Should You Buy a Milwaukee Tick? (To Start, They’re on Sale for 67% off!)
Milwaukee’s Tick is a One-Key-compatible tool tracker. I spent some time on the phone with a Milwaukee product manager earlier this week, hoping to understand the product a little better. I like to...
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Quick Release Ratchets – Love ’em or Hate ’em?
What are your thoughts on ratchets with quick release mechanisms? These ratchets typically have a lockable ball detent that requires a press on the back of the ratchet head to release a socket. An...
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Deal: $50 off the Dewalt FlexVolt Circular Saw Kit
Over at Amazon, this Dewalt DCS575T1 FlexVolt circular saw kit is on sale for $200. It bumped back up to $249 last night, and then I woke up to the $200 price. There’s a 2-5 week shipping estimate,...
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5 New Things to Know About Dewalt Tool Connect
A few months ago, Dewalt teased us with an announcement that they would be coming out with new Dewalt Connect Tools which featured integrated Bluetooth technology. We haven’t heard a peep out of...
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FastCap Babe-Bot Refillable Glue Bottle
The FastCap Babe-Bot is a smaller 4-ounce version of their popular Glu-Bot glue bottle. It’s a refillable squeezable glue bottle with replaceable tips and wide screw-top cap. After squeezing some glue...
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CPSC Proposed Rulemaking on Table Saws and Active Injury-Avoidance Tech
A friend tipped me off about a news article talking about renewed table saw regulations. With just a little digging, I learned more about a notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the Consumer Product...
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Sears CEO Bashes and Sues TTI, Maker of Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi Power...
A reader wrote in yesterday (thanks, Devin!), with a link to a story about Sears’ Eddie Lampert’s rant against One World Technologies, a TTI-owned company through which many Craftsman cordless power...
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Sears LOSES Patent Infrigement Case with Loggerhead Tools over Craftsman’s...
Earlier today I posted about what’s happening between Sears and TTI over a Craftsman power tool supply dispute. Sears’ CEO had harsh words yesterday about One World, the TTI subsidiary that they work...
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Dewalt $20 off $100 Coupon – Father’s Day 2017
Amazon’s seasonal Dewalt $20 off $100+ promo is back for Father’s Day. Now, through 6/19/2017, save $20 off $100+ orders of select Dewalt products. Items must be sold and shipped by Amazon, and there...
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Dewalt 20V Max Brushless BRAD Nailer (18 Gauge) is Coming Soon!
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the new Dewalt 20V Max cordless brushless 18 gauge brad nailer. Yes, this is the brad nailer a lot of you have been waiting for! Well, maybe it’s not the one you’ve...
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New Fluke 64 Max IR Thermometer
Fluke has come out with a new infrared thermometer, the 64 Max. One of the main selling points is that it could make measurements unattended, recording up to 99 data points. I’m a big fan of Fluke...
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Fit Pliers with Shear Cutters, Combo Gripping Jaws, Made in Germany
Fit pliers? I had never heard of them until just recently. Fit is a not-at-all-new German brand of hand tools that makes an interesting style of pliers with 2 handle options. That’s all they seem to...
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General Tools Laser Tape Measure Review
The new General Tools Laser Tape (LTM1) is a 2-in-1 layout tool that combines a 50-foot laser distance measuring tool with a 16-foot tape measure. It’s said to be 10x faster than tape, and go 2x...
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Kobalt Charging Station and Tool Storage Wall Cabinet
Lowes has come out with a new Kobalt tool storage solution – a wall cabinet that will charge your cordless battery packs and give you a convenient place to stash your tools. The new Kobalt charging...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Combo Kit (5/23/2017)
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day features a nicely priced Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool bundle. The kit starts off with a brushless tool kit that looks to have just come out,...
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New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Miter Saw with Remote Dust Vac Trigger
Makita recently showed off their new XSL06 18V X2 cordless brushless miter saw, which features a 10″ blade size, vertical sliding rails, and Bluetooth trigger that will wirelessly trigger a Makita...
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