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Dewalt Pocket Laser Distance Measurer, DW030PL, for $20
Dewalt has launched a couple of laser distance measurers recently. I posted about their $50 DW065E 65′ laser distance measurer a few months ago, and perhaps I will post about their new...
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This is Your Last Day to Comment on Table Saw Safety Tech Rulemaking
As discussed earlier this month, the US CPSC has an open comment period on their proposed rulemaking on table saws and active injury avoidance technology. Last week I posted about how the opposition...
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New Ryobi Tape Measure – Where’s the Battery, Laser, or Bluetooth Connectivity?
Ryobi has come out with a new compact cordless tape measure, featuring 25′ max range and extremely long runtime. Sorry for teasing, but yes – Ryobi is coming out with a 25′ traditionally designed tape...
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3M Pro-Grade Earmuff Review
We’re currently in a year-long paid partnership with Home Depot. Part of that involves sponsored projects, like the DIY tool kit guide and giveaway I’ve been working on, and the other part involves a...
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Scientific Calculators for Workshop Use?
I already have one scientific calculator, so why did I buy another for the workshop? I spotted a TI-30XIIS on sale for $10 at the local office supply store, as part of their back to school scale, and...
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Dewalt Deals of the Day, Including FlexVolt Starter Kit (7/31/2017)
Someone tipped me off via Instagram about a post-worthy Dewalt deal of the day. Today only, there are 3 Dewalt bundles on sale at Amazon, the most appealing being a FlexVolt 9.0Ah battery pack and...
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Home Depot Tool Review Roundup (Q2 2017)
As mentioned the other day, I am currently in a paid partnership with Home Depot to review some tools every quarter and do the occasional sponsored project (I’m still working on the DIY tool kit guide...
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New Leatherman Tread Tempo Watch and Tread LT Slimmer Multi-Tool Bracelet
Leatherman came out with their Tread series of multi-tool bracelets a little over 2-1/2 years ago, offering a multi-tool you can wear on your wrist throughout your travels. At the time, Tread QM1...
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RevMark QuickDraw Markers – To Call This a “Hands”-On Would Be Misleading
RevMark reached out a few weeks ago, offering to send over a few markers for testing and review. Sure, I said. Why not give them a whirl? I was a little hesitant at first, though. They looked… funny,...
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The Smallest, Cheapest, and Easiest to Use Cordless Miter Saw for DIYers
A press release about Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel 7-1/4″ sliding miter saw just hit my inbox, and they’re (aptly) describing it as the industry’s lightest weight cordless miter saw. “Well, not really”...
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Makita 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Rotary Hammer
Thanks to a new Amazon product listing, we’ve learned that Makita is coming out with a new 18V sub-compact brushless rotary hammer, XRH06RB. It has an SDS Plus chuck and can be used to drill holes up...
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What Happens if You Leave a RevMark Marker Uncapped for 4 Days?
A couple of days ago I posted a first impressions type review of RevMark markers. Readers asked whether RevMark’s 72 hour dryout resistance claims were accurate. That’s easy enough to test, and so I...
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New Bostitch 20V Max Brushless Cordless Nailers
Bostitch has recently announced a new line of brushless cordless nailers. The new Bostitch nailer lineup will include an 18 ga brad nailer, 16 ga straight finish nailer, 15 ga FN-style angled finish...
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New Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drain Snake
Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max brushless cordless drain snake, model DCD200. The Dewalt drain snake comes with a 5/16″ x 25′ cable that’s coated with a black oxide finish for corrosion...
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New Southwire 8″ High Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Southwire has recently come out with new 8″ high leverage cutting pliers, model DCP8D. They feature induction-hardened cutting blades that are designed for cutting most hardened wire, ACSR, bolts,...
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Favorite Screwdriver and Impact Driver Bits? Ours: Milwaukee Shockwave
I’m prepping for a head-to-head comparison between Harbor Freight’s new 20V Max Hercules cordless drill/driver, and Dewalt’s DCD777 20V Max brushless cordless drill/driver. Both are usually on sale...
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Shocking SawStop News: A $400 Saw, and CPSC Views on Regulation-Necessitated...
Yesterday, my Android phone, via Google Cards, alerted me to some new SawStop and table saw safety regulations news, via NPR. The NPR article included some very shocking details – or at least things I...
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Makita ImpactX Screwdriver Bit Holders
As I mentioned yesterday – Favorite Screwdriver and Impact Driver Bits? – I’ve been preparing for an upcoming head-to-head drill/driver test (and also a following impact driver test). In doing so, I...
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Pelican 3310 Glow in the Dark LED Flashlight
I recently purchased a Pelican 3310PL LED flashlight. Most of the flashlight’s housing is made from a photoluminescent plastic, making it easy to locate when the lights go out. It would be accurate to...
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Deal of the Day: Bosch 18V Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (8/14/2017)
Over at Amazon, this Bosch 18V cordless drill (DDS181) and impact driver (25618) combo kit (CLPK232-181) is on sale as today’s deal of the day, 8/14/2017. I bought a set nearly 6 years ago, when it...
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