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New Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Dust Extractor Vacuum
Dewalt has come out with a new FlexVolt dust extractor vacuum, model DCV585. Thank you to everyone who wrote in with tips. The new Dewalt FlexVolt 60V Max dust extractor vac is aimed at helping...
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Walmart Launches New Pro Tools Store
When Walmart told me they’re planning to launch a new Pro Tools store, I asked a very important questions: Why should I care? What is special about the new Pro Tools store? What will they do to earn...
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Why Experiences with Online Retailers Fuel My Excitement about Walmart’s Pro...
In recent posts I discussed Walmart’s new “Pro Tools” store launch, and my excitement about its potential. There’s a longer story that might help explain why I’m so eager to welcome another big player...
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The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)
Redcastle brought up a great idea, asking for a Hall of Fame type of post that discusses the best of the best tools that we – and you guys also – can recommend. Such a list, he proposed, could focus...
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New Gearwrench Mobile Work Station Tool Cabinet
Gearwrench has come out with a new mobile tool work station, model 83169, which they say was designed to address common pain points from plant maintenance professionals across a wide range of...
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New Skil Cordless Screwdriver with “Circuit Sensor” Tech
Skil has come out with a new cordless screwdriver, featuring Chervon’s “Circuit Sensor” tech. We’ve seen this before, in the Hammerhead cordless screwdriver. Actually, it looks like the same tool with...
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Some Tool Deals for 10/18/2018
Bosch 12V Max Cordless Screwdriver and Impact Driver Kit Over at Amazon, they have this Bosch 12V Max cordless screwdriver and impact driver combo kit (CLPK27-120), for $98. The choice of tools is...
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Klein High Visibility Zippered Tool Bags
Klein Tools has come out with high visibility zippered tool bags, model 55599. The combo comes with 2 sizes – a 12-1/2″ x 7″ bag, and a 10″ x 5-1/2″ bag. The zippered pouches are made from 1680D...
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Milwaukee RedLithium USB 4V Max Cordless Screwdriver?
Shown here is Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB (4V Max) Li-ion battery pack. It can be recharged from within a tool, or outside the tool in an optional charging dock. The RedLithium USB battery pack can...
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If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally
I hate to put Estwing on the spot like this, but I came across a hopefully isolated issue that exemplifies why I don’t like buying hammers online. And, Home Depot’s product selection exemplifies why I...
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Why Bosch’s 12V Brushless Drill and Driver are PERFECT
Bosch sponsored some of our projects, with a focus on their 12V Max cordless power tools. I’ve been a little slow on the projects (or rather I keep changing my mind about every small detail), but I’ve...
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5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)
Earlier today, I was asked a simple question: what tools am I most excited about? It took a while, but I narrowed it down to a list of 5 answers. Here are the tools I’m looking forward to at the...
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One-Day Cordless and Electric Leaf Blower Deals (10/20/18)
Over at Amazon, they have a deal of the day today, featuring a selection of electric and cordless leaf blowers. Makita 18V X2 Blower Kit: $194 Black & Decker Blower Vac: $40 Worx Cordless...
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Deal of the Day: Cordless Mowers (10/21/18)
Over at Amazon, they have several cordless lawn mowers on sale today, as part of a deal of the day. They had something similar yesterday with leaf blowers, and sold out of most styles by the early...
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AWP Zippered Tool Bags are Easier on Your Wallet
In response to my post about the new Klein high-viz zippered tool bags, Satch commented that he saw some inexpensive AWP zippered tool bags at Lowes. I took a look and found that they carry an AWP...
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Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best
Chances are, you’ve used hex keys – or Allen wrenches – before. Have you ever used ball hex keys? Ball end hex key sets offer the best of both worlds – a ball hex end on the long arm, and a straight...
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Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska
Tipped off by a Garage Journal post, I was surprised to learn that Malco has reopened the former Vise-Grips factory in DeWitt, Nebraska. Looking into things, it turns out that Malco purchased the...
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New Ryobi Cordless Air Compressor
Ryobi has come out with a new 18V One+ cordless air compressor, model P739. The new Ryobi cordless air compressor is said to be perfect for roadside tire inflation, or for use with pneumatic finish...
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Husky 46″ Mobile Workbench
As part of our paid partnership with Home Depot, they send over a varied selection of tools to review each quarter. When this quarter’s tools were revealed to me, I was excited, and then hesitant....
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Ball Hex Driver Sockets
There are lots of different hex fastener-driving tools, each with their own benefits. Last week we talked about ball hex key sets, and before that, a whole slew of different hex driver styles. I used...
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