Klein Tools Now Makes Plumbing Tools
Klein Tools has decided to get into the plumbing tools business. No, this isn’t a joke – Klein just launched a wide range of new plumbing-specific hand tools. There’s not much information available...
View ArticleDewalt Launched Another PowerStack Battery – 3.5Ah
Dewalt has quietly launched another 20V Max pouch-cell PowerStack battery, this time with 3.5Ah charge capacity. This is their 3rd PowerStack cordless power tool battery, following in the footsteps of...
View ArticleMakita Maktrak is Finally Available at Home Depot
It looks like Home Depot is the first to get Makita Maktrak tool boxes in stock and on the way to customers. They just activated online ordering, with free shipping and ship-to-store options, all with...
View ArticleMilwaukee Launched New Nut Driver Sizes
Milwaukee Tool has expanded their nut driver lineup with new sizes – 9/16″ in 2-9/16″ and 6″ lengths. Now seems like a good time to remind everyone about the full line, which includes sizes from 1/4″...
View ArticleNew Hilti Dust Extractor Vacuum has a Continuous Bag
Hilti has come out with a new dust extractor vacuum, VC 40MX-CB, and its continuous collection bag system looks to work a lot like a diaper pail. Diaper pails work with extended-length bags, perhaps...
View ArticleBessey Joins the Limited Edition Tool Craze with New Clamp Set
Bessey has launched a new limited edition clamp set that they advertise as being “presented in a beautifully designed anniversary box” and is “perfect for craftsman and collectors alike.” The new...
View ArticleNew Lee Valley Veritas Workshop Knife
Lee Valley has launched a new Veritas knife for someone else to buy you. Officially called a “Hacking Knife,” the new Veritas knife is advertised as being “exactly the type of knife everybody wants...
View ArticleMetabo HPT Joins the Tabless Battery Club with T-PWR
Metabo HPT has launched a new tabless MultiVolt cordless power tool battery in the USA, called T-PWR. Tabless Li-ion battery cells feature a new continuous electrode design, rather than bottlenecking...
View ArticleNew CamelBak Pro Tool Belts and Water Packs
I have been using different CamelBak products for the past 20 years, and so I was very intrigued when I heard they had launched new hydration products for professionals. CamelBak PRO has come out with...
View ArticleNew Festool Cordless Sanders Lost AC Compatibility
Festool looks to be replacing their ETSC cordless sanders with new ETSC 2 cordless sanders, which they claim are “now even better, with optimized ergonomics, maximum freedom of movement, and an LED...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Packout Tilt Bin Organizer
Milwaukee Tool has officially announced their new Packout tilt bin organizer, model 48-22-8433. The new Packout organizer features 10 removable bins – 8 small, 2 large – and can be wall-mounted,...
View ArticleI Like the Look of this New Vessel Impact Screwdriver Set
Vessel has announced a new USA model of impact screwdriver set that they say will help you “say goodbye to stubborn screws and hello to smoother fixes.” This isn’t exactly a new tool – you can find...
View ArticleHarbor Freight Launched Discounted ICON Tool Sets
Harbor Freight has launched 2 new online-exclusive ICON tool sets, a 251pc Technician’s tool set, and a 382pc Core Master tool set. Both sets are essentially bundles of existing Icon tools. The...
View ArticleKlein Teases Entry into Mechanics Tools Industry
Klein Tools has been an expansion spree in recent years, breaking into new tool categories and markets beyond the electrical hand tools they’ve been known for. In addition to general construction...
View ArticleNew Dewalt USB Charger with 4 Ports
Dewalt has expanded their line of mobile charging accessories with a new 4-port USB charger, model DXMA1311328. It’s basically a multi-port charging adapter that’s built for rugged jobsite use. It has...
View ArticleMilwaukee Launched a Packout Kneeling Pad
Milwaukee has launched a new Packout-compatible kneeling pad, model 48-73-6110, featuring 1.5″ of NBR foam cushioning and a hard shell base plate. The Milwaukee Packout kneeling pad is made with...
View ArticleNew Wiha Limited Edition Screwdriver Set
Wiha launched a new limited edition screwdriver set, and it looks to be a pretty good deal. The set comes with Wiha SoftFinish screwdrivers in 8 sizes, plus a bottle opener. Some online retailers are...
View ArticleFirst Look at the Bosch L-Boxx Contractor Tool Box System
We’ve seen quite a bit of news about the upcoming L-Boxx Contractor tool box line from BS Systems, a joint venture between Bosch and Sortimo, and now seems like a good time to talk about it....
View ArticleIntroducing Dremel Blueprint Tools for DIYers
Dremel has launched Blueprint, a new line of cordless power tools aimed at DIYers. Dremel Blueprint is centered around being easy to use, and seeks to help DIYers do more with fewer tools. The brand...
View ArticleNew Lowe’s Adjustable Workbench Looks Very Familiar
Lowe’s looks to have come out with a new Kobalt adjustable height workbench, featuring 2 drawers, the option of leveling feet or casters, and a wood work top. It has a 300 lb weight capacity, and the...
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