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5 Tools I Will Never Cheap Out on Again
A couple of days ago, I talked about 3 tools that I cheaped out on, with zero regrets. Today, let’s talk about a couple of times when cheaping out was a big mistake. When it comes to things like this,...
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5 Tools I Might Buy in 2018
There are always tools being added or removed from my wishlist, and some items have been there for a while. For instance, I’d like a good ultrasonic cleaner and a vibratory polisher. Those tools have...
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Hot Deal: Acme Tools Tax Day Coupon on Cordless Power Tools and More (4/17/18)
Over at Acme Tools, they’re holding a 15% off $300+ coupon code, today only. There are a bunch of brand and specific product exclusions, but a whole lot of tools are also eligible. For example, the...
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Dewalt Brushless Combo Kit Bundle Deal of the Day (4/17/2018)
Mosh wrote in with a tip about today’s Amazon Deal of the Day, which features a Dewalt cordless tool combo kit and accessory set bundle. The deal bundle includes the Dewalt DCK277C2 cordless bundle,...
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New Bosch 18V Cordless Vacuum w/ Stick Attachments, GAS18V-02N
Bosch has come out with a new 18V cordless handheld vacuum, model GAS18V-02N. Features include a “two-stage rotational airflow technology” that they say delivers long-lasting suction and helps to keep...
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New Milwaukee Auto-Locking Tape Measures
Milwaukee quietly announced new AutoLock tape measures, with auto-locking blade mechanisms. These kinds of tape measures can be convenient to use. Pull the tape out, and it holds its position until...
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New Makita Quick-Clean Magnetic Nut Driver Set
Makita has come out with a new detachable multi-piece nutdriver set, rated for use with impact drivers, SKU B-61581. The new detachable nutsetter set features a 1/4″ hex adapter, and nutdriver sockets...
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Garden Carts – Pros and Cons?
I’ve been looking at garden carts, because hauling mulch, branches, dirt, and other stuff can be a pain without one. I don’t really need a large wheelbarrow. I could probably use one, but I don’t want...
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5 Great EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable
A reader put it in my head that it’s been too long since I’ve recommended my favorite compact scissors. (I meant that in a good way.) So, here are my 5 favorite scissors. At the moment, my Engineer Inc...
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Which Tools to Buy When Several Brands Sells the Same Thing?
Here is a set of (Sears) Craftsman gimbal palm ratchets. Here’s something very similar by Husky. And this one is from Gearwrench. Brandon wrote in, asking about tool design origins. I’ve been getting...
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The Everyman Grafton Mechanical Pencil
I received an email about a new Grafton mechanical pencil by a brand called Everyman. How do I say this nicely? The pitch was horrible – it was a little cheesy, and completely uninformative. The words...
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Milwaukee Tool: The Next Breakthrough is Coming – Can You Guess What it is?...
We are about 10 days away from Milwaukee’s 2018 new tool media event, NPS18. They sent over this teaser earlier this month, announcing that the next M18 breakthrough is coming. Can you guess what it...
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New Dewalt 12.0Ah Cordless Power Tool Battery (FlexVolt/20V Max)
Dewalt has just announced a new higher capacity battery pack. The new Dewalt DCB612 battery will be compatible with FlexVolt and 20V Max tools, and boasts a 12.0Ah capacity. There will also be a new...
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New Metabo 18V Compact 4.0Ah Battery Pack
Metabo North America has announced, via social media, that they will be coming out with a new 18V 4.0Ah compact battery pack. Described (in Metabo’s words) as the world’s first 18V 4.0Ah battery, the...
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OLFA Knife First Impressions, and a Second Chance Giveaway
I have been working on testing OLFA’s LA-X 18mm snap blade utility knife, as well as the smaller 9mm and larger 25mm sizes. So far, I am pretty impressed. I am still making progress on the systematic...
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5 Reasons to Sometimes Buy Tools and Supplies from Small Specialty Stores
I’ve been meaning to talk about shopping at independent specialty stores. You know the kind, the online retailer that focuses on a specific product category or industry. KC Tool, whose banner image is...
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New Dewalt Shop Vacuums
Dewalt has come out with a couple of new wet/dry shop vacuums. Shown here is the new Dewalt DXV09P 9 gallon 5 peak HP vac, with built-in tank drain, high performance cartridge filter, 10′ power cord,...
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How to Organize Home Maintenance Scheduling?
If you work in a commercial or industrial setting, there might be regular maintenance schedules and tasks that are easy to adhere to. But what if you work for yourself, or are trying to keep your home...
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“Lost” Milwaukee NPS17 New Tool Coverage
As we prep for next week’s Milwaukee NPS18 media event, I realized that there were a few NPS17 videos that I hadn’t published yet. Whoops! I can be slow with things like this. But on the other hand,...
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What it’s Like Going to Milwaukee’s Annual New Tool Media Event
Milwaukee’s NPS18 new tool media event is now less than a week away. I’ve started to prep my gear, and will soon finalize my posting schedule for the days I’ll be travelling. So what it’s like going...
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