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Last Minute Bosch PRO Tool Deals
There are some Bosch Pro tool deals that I felt compelled to remind you about. I mentioned some of these deals in more varied deal posts when they came up, but they’re good enough to tell you about...
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Home Depot is NOT Dropping Bessey Clamps! But…
I recently noticed a mark-down and disappearance of many Bessey clamps at my local Home Depot. There were some other signs that suggested that Home Depot might be changing up their in-store clamp...
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Deal of the Day: Dewalt FLEXVOLT Miter Saws and LED Area Light (12/21/17)
Home Depot’s Deals of the Day hasn’t been featuring any tool deals, and so I didn’t check it first thing this morning. Whoops. Nathan wrote in (thanks!): From the “was” price and your best cordless...
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Dewalt Portable Power Station at Lowest Price Ever!
Over at Amazon, they have the Dewalt DCB1800B Portable Power Station on sale for $230, which is the lowest price I have ever seen it at. The next-lowest price I’d ever seen it at was $249, back when I...
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Husky Tool Storage Combo and Workbench are Headed Back Today, and I am...
I have spent a year with Husky’s 56″ heavy duty tool storage combo, and also their 60″ mobile workbench. Both are fabulous products. I need more space to work, and more space to test other large tool...
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Deal: Mora Chisel Knife
Mora calls this their Craftline Carpentry Chisel, but it looks more like a chisel knife to me. Dewalt has something similar – their side-strike chisel – and I’ve seen some pry bars that looked like...
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Deals: Dewalt 108pc Mechanics Tool Set for $60, 172pc for $85
Over at Amazon, this Dewalt 108pc mechanics tool set is on sale for $60. It looks to feature the previous style of Dewalt ratchet, which has quick-release buttons. The set includes a selection of 1/4″...
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!!
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone for another wonderful year! It has been a little chaotic around here, and I’m sure the same is true for you. I hope you all have...
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Deal of the Day: Pelican Cases (12/26/17)
Over at Amazon, today’s deal of the day features a selection of Pelican cases. I took advantage of similar deals of the day in the past, and was hoping that the deal would return again this year....
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RaptorLoc – a New Modular Workholding and 3rd Hand System
At this year’s NYC Maker Faire, I came across a new workholding system that really captured my attention – RaptorLoc. The RaptorLoc system had some familiar elements, such as modular hoses being used...
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Deal of the Day: Ryobi 18V Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit (12/28/17)
Ktash sent in an early morning tip about Home Depot’s deal of the day, saying: This looks like a decent starter kit at a great price. (Thanks, Ktash!) I agree! Today’s deal of the day features a Ryobi...
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Spyderco Para 3 Folding Knife – a New USA-Made Favorite
The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 knife is an immensely popular folding knife. I’ve looked at it a few times, but it’s simply too big for me, with a 3.44″ blade. For EDC of even shop use, I like smaller...
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Rockler Bluetooth Speaker Kit
Over at Rockler, they came out with a new wireless Bluetooth speaker kit, allowing you to make your own mini speaker. The kit comes with a ~2″ speaker module, an electronics module, a LiPo battery,...
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I’m Not Sure Why, But I am Interested in Knives
Somehow, I think I became a knife collector. Maybe not? All I know is that I like knives. I use knives all the time, and have taken an interest in exploring different brands, designs, and styles. It’s...
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Every New Tool I Bought From Amazon in 2017
As you can imagine, I buy new tools and equipment throughout the year. Sometimes this comes from an immediate need, other times it’s to satisfy a long-term want. Shown above is a completely unrelated...
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New Hitachi Ultra-Quiet 1 Gallon Air Compressor
Hitachi has a new portable air compressor coming out, model EC28M. It features a 1 gallon air tank, 125PSI max pressure, and oil-free design. Hitachi rates its sound output at just 59 dBa, which is...
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Metabo Rat Tail Braking Angle Grinder Recall
Metabo has recalled select rat tail angle grinders. The on/off power switch can lock in the “on” position, which can pose a laceration hazard. Metabo is repairing or replacing affected grinders. There...
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Wera Pozidriv Screwdriver – Perfect for Assembling IKEA Furniture
I always avoided buying screwdriver sets or tool sets that included Pozidriv screwdrivers or bits. If there were two options, one with and one without, I went with the Posidriv-excluded option. It’s...
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I Wish Advertised Load Ratings Were More Transparent
I wish that load ratings were more transparent. This Fusion Contigua carabiner is rated as having a 23kN yield strength. According to online calculators, that’s equivalent to ~5170 lbf (pound-force)....
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Porter Cable 14pc Forstner Drill Bit Set
A few years ago, I bought a small Porter Cable Forstner drill bit set. I’ve been meaning to buy some Forstner drill bits, and was on a tight budget. This is the brand they had at the local big box...
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