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Deal of the Day: Dewalt ToughSystem Tool Box Bundle (3/7/2018)
Amazon is offering special pricing on this Dewalt ToughSystem tool storage bundle, today only. You get a large tool box, an open tote, and an organizer with removable bins and clear lids. All of them...
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Why I’m Returning My Brand New Porter Cable 7518 Router
Last week, I talked a little about router options for router tables, and mentioned that I bought a heavy duty Porter Cable 7518 router. The Porter Cable 7518 enjoys a long-standing reputation as being...
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So, we have no power, I have snow to deal with, and my kids are home. Instead of no post today, maybe an open discussion? As I shovel (the snow is too thick for our cordless snow blower sample and our...
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Amazon Tool Bundles Will Sometimes Save You Money
Over at Amazon, you can sometimes buy “bundles,” which are special listings that combine 2 or more products into 1 SKU. Some time ago, I bought a small Rubbermaid Brute trash can, along with a lid. It...
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New MassDrop Ferrum Forge Gent EDC Knife Color Options
The Gent knife is an odd product to talk about. It’s designed by Ferrum Forge, a USA-based high-end knifemaker whose products I fancy but are too pricey for me, produced by MassDrop, and manufactured...
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Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Deals of the Day (3/12/2018)
Over at Home Depot, they’re running many Dewalt tool deals today, 3/12/2018. Some of these are vert good deals, too. For instance, the FlexVolt brushless circular saw is at its usual street price (I...
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How to Square up a Table Saw or Miter Saw?
How do you square up a modern miter saw? A table saw? What if it’s cordless? Well, did you check the user manual? Every time I have to say this in response to an email, or even face to face, I worry...
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How to REALLY Square up a Miter Saw, the Super Professional Expert Way
Some folks are upset that I wrote yesterday’s post a little tongue in cheek, where I said that referring to a product manual is the best first step for calibrating a miter saw or table saw. Okay,...
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Metabo: We’re Not Affected by Hitachi Power Tool’s Name Change to Metabo HPT...
As Ben posted yesterday, Hitachi Power Tools has changed their name to Metabo HPT. This morning, I received a press release from Metabo, basically saying that the name change won’t affect their brand...
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Deal Pricing on Dewalt Planer Package
Jon wrote in about a great deal on Dewalt’s 2-speed DW735X planer package, which features their DW735 planer, spare cutter knives, and infeed and outfeet tables. The planer package is priced at $499....
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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Multi-Head Drill
Have you ever started something, taken a break, and completely forgotten what you were doing? This must have happened to me, because according to this post’s time stamp, I started working on it 2...
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Your Favorite Knife Opening Mechanisms?
I’ve been wondering – for those of you that carry EDC pocket knives, what opening mechanisms do you prefer? If you’re not quite sure, here’s a quick roundup. Thumb Holes I tend to like thumb holes,...
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New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tire Inflator
Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new M12 cordless air inflator! APRIL FOOLS! Wait, it’s not a joke? Milwaukee Tool is really coming out with a compact cordless inflator! They say their new...
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USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities
Did you know that there are a number of USA-based brands and companies that are owned by foreign companies? A lot of times, when brands or companies are purchased or change hands, tools and...
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Acme Tools 10% Off Promo, March 16-17 2018
Over at Acme Tools, save 10% off regular-priced items, today and tomorrow. There are a bunch of exclusions, but plenty of power tools and accessories are eligible for the deal. Coupon Code: SAVEGREEN...
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Leatherman Updates Wave Plus, Charge Plus, Charge TTi Plus Multi-Tools with...
Leatherman has made a small but significant change to their Wave, Charge, and Charge TTi multi-tools. Each now features new pliers jaws, with user-replaceable wire cutter blades. The new versions are...
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Why Milwaukee Came out with an M12 Inflator, Instead of M18
Last week, we talked a little about the new Milwaukee M12 cordless inflator that’s coming out. There’s a common sentiment in some of the responses, boiling down to: this looks great, but I wish there...
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New Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches
I posted about Milwaukee Tool’s new combination wrenches in our NPS17 preview post. I’m not sure what happened – I never posted about the wrenches after that? Whoa. Then here’s what you need to know...
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Your Go-To Tree Branch Pruning or Cleanup Tools?
“Hmm, maybe I should work on clearing more of the tree branches today,” I thought. 3 hours later, I’m not done, but I’m done for today. Shown here is what I worked on during the second half of the...
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Ryobi TouchCharge Wireless Charger – What Other Cordless Power Tools Will it...
Earlier this month, I posted about new Ryobi cordless power tools that are coming out in 2018. One of those tools is an underwater pool vacuum. I have no need for a pool vacuum, but there is one...
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