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Lee Valley Double-Headed Picture Screws, and Similar Products
When looking at some of Lee Valley’s new tools and hardware, I noticed their new “best ever” picture screw. These screws are designed to screw into plaster (and maybe drywall?), and have large...
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Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, $40)
The Kershaw Dividend is an EDC-sized USA-made folding pocket knife, with a retail price of around $40. It features a 3″ blade size, anodized aluminum handles (model 1812GRY), and Kershaw SpeedSafe...
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Should You Buy a Milwaukee Tick? (To Start, They’re on Sale for 67% off!)
Milwaukee’s Tick is a One-Key-compatible tool tracker. I spent some time on the phone with a Milwaukee product manager earlier this week, hoping to understand the product a little better. I like to...
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5 New Things to Know About Dewalt Tool Connect
A few months ago, Dewalt teased us with an announcement that they would be coming out with new Dewalt Connect Tools which featured integrated Bluetooth technology. We haven’t heard a peep out of...
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New Milwaukee Hook and Pick Set
“Pick and hook” or “pick and probe” sets maybe aren’t something you use every day, but they’re still good to have around. Sure, you could try to improvise if the need for a pick or probe comes up and...
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Dewalt 20V Max Brushless BRAD Nailer (18 Gauge) is Coming Soon!
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the new Dewalt 20V Max cordless brushless 18 gauge brad nailer. Yes, this is the brad nailer a lot of you have been waiting for! Well, maybe it’s not the one you’ve...
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New Fluke 64 Max IR Thermometer
Fluke has come out with a new infrared thermometer, the 64 Max. One of the main selling points is that it could make measurements unattended, recording up to 99 data points. I’m a big fan of Fluke...
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General Tools Laser Tape Measure Review
The new General Tools Laser Tape (LTM1) is a 2-in-1 layout tool that combines a 50-foot laser distance measuring tool with a 16-foot tape measure. It’s said to be 10x faster than tape, and go 2x...
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Milwaukee 24″ Hardtop Rolling Bag Review
Milwaukee released their new 24″ hardtop rolling tool bag earlier this year, model 48-22-8220. This wasn’t the first we’ve seen of this bag, – I mentioned it last June in my Intro to the Milwaukee New...
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Kobalt Charging Station and Tool Storage Wall Cabinet
Lowes has come out with a new Kobalt tool storage solution – a wall cabinet that will charge your cordless battery packs and give you a convenient place to stash your tools. The new Kobalt charging...
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New Makita 18V X2 Brushless Miter Saw with Remote Dust Vac Trigger
Makita recently showed off their new XSL06 18V X2 cordless brushless miter saw, which features a 10″ blade size, vertical sliding rails, and Bluetooth trigger that will wirelessly trigger a Makita...
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New Ryobi 3.0Ah, 6.0Ah, 9.0Ah 18V One+ High Energy Battery Packs
We recently posted about a new Ryobi 9.0Ah battery that a reader brought to our attention. Now, Rob (thank you!) has brought our attention to a promo video for the new batteries. In that video, we get...
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New Ryobi 18V One+ Cooling Cooler
Ryobi has come out with a “new and improved” 18V One+ Cooling Cooler, model P3370. Yes, it’s a Ryobi battery-powered cooler. But it’s not just a 50 quart cooler for your drinks and food, it can also...
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Ryobi One+One Brushless 36V-Equivalent Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
Can you guess who the next player in the dual battery cordless tool market is? Surprise, it’s Ryobi! Ryobi is calling their dual battery line One+One and they just announced a 10″ dual-bevel sliding...
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New Hilti 22V Cordless Power Tools and Batteries, and They’re 18V-Compatible!
Hilti recently announced that they are transitioning to a 22V battery. The new 22V battery will work with all new and previous generations of Hilti 18V Li-ion cordless tools, providing for a seamless...
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New Dewalt Jobsite WiFi and Internet of Things Platform: “The Future of...
Dewalt announced yesterday that they will be coming out with The Future of Construction that will introduce the new age of jobsite connectivity. They will start off by launching a fully connected...
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Craftsman 5 Gallon Bucket
Sears has come out with a USA-made Craftsman bucket, featuring vintage and newer style Craftsman logos in white. The standard 5-gallon-sized bucket isn’t food-safe, but can hold tools, supplies,...
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New Dewalt 9-Foot Pocket Tape Measure
This is the new Dewalt Pocket Tape Measure, a cute little 9-foot tape measure that manages to be small, handy, and inexpensive. The new mini Dewalt tape measure, DWHT33028, has a metal pocket clip and...
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Milwaukee NPS17 is Coming, Here are Our New Tool Predictions and Wishes!
Milwaukee’s annual new product media event is coming next week! NPS17 will be held on June 7th, 2017. You can follow live coverage on social media by searching for #NPS17. Different tool media sites...
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New Dewalt Adjustable Wrenches
This is the new Dewalt 8″ adjustable wrench, DWHT80267, one of several new adjustable wrenches the brand will be coming out with. Dewalt first came out with adjustable wrenches a few years ago, and...
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