New Wiha “Terminator Blue” Screwdriver Bits at Lowe’s
We recently posted about the new (and I use that term loosely) Bosch Driven screwdriver bits and sets that are coming to Lowe’s. Basically, it seems that Bosch slightly updated the bit design where the...
View ArticleCraftsman “Pro System Tower”– ToughSystem Tool Boxes at Lowe’s?
An interesting tip came in earlier this month, asking me to look into the new Craftsman Pro System Tower that Lowe’s recently started listing on their website. The Craftsman Pro tool box listing still...
View ArticleMakita XGT Cordless Power Tool System (40V Max) USA Launch Info
Makita has finally announced the launch of their long-awaited line of XGT 40V Max and 80V Max cordless power tools here in the USA. According to Makita, the XGT cordless lineups will coexist alongside...
View ArticleFull Listing of Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Power Tools
Here is a full listing of all the newly-launched Makita XGT 40V Max cordless power tools, with most of these products set to launch in April 2021. Makita XGT 40V Max Cordless Drills Brushless 1/2″...
View ArticleMakita XGT 40V Max Battery Tech Explained
Makita XGT 40V Max 2.5Ah Battery I want to make sure everyone understands the fundamentals behind the new Makita XGT 40V Max cordless power tool batteries. Shown above is Makita’s new 40V Max XGT 2.5Ah...
View ArticleMakita 18V LXT and 40V Max XGT Cordless Power Tool Systems are Not Compatible
I wrote about Makita’s new XGT 40V Max cordless power tool lineup separately. Here, we’ll take a look at the XGT system alongside Makita’s 18V LXT cordless power tool system in broader context. Makita...
View ArticleNew Porter Cable Quiet Air Compressor
To my extreme surprise, Porter Cable has come out with a new tool – a 20 gallon quiet air compressor, model PXCMSAC420VW. No, this is not a late April Fool’s Day gag – Porter Cable has really come out...
View ArticleEstwing Screwdriver Set
I wrote about Estwing demolition-style screwdrivers back in November, and have since learned they they also have a set of less-frilled screwdrivers with round shanks. These are for… users who love...
View ArticleNew Rockler Shop Pencil
Rockler has come out with new HB/No. 2 shop pencils, emblazoned with their name on it. Rockler advertises their new pencils as being suited for marking wood, sketching out designs, jotting down cut...
View ArticleNew Makita 40V Max XGT Cordless Brad Nailer
A new line of Makita 40V Max XGT cordless power tools are launching this month in the USA, following the lineup’s international launch a couple of months ago. A reader (thank you Trevor!) sent us a...
View ArticleNew Tekton Tool Carts are Customizable and Expandable
Tekton has come out with a new line of tool carts. The new Tekton tool carts are customizable, kind of in the same way as a Subway sandwich, where you can have your way about nearly every aspect....
View ArticleNew Makita 18V Cooler and Warmer, Plus More Tools are on the Way
Makita has recently launched a new line of 40V Max XGT cordless power tools. Well, what about their 18V lineup? Makita USA has said that that “more 18V products are on the way.” Here’s a look at one...
View ArticleNew DEWALT Green Laser Levels
DEWALT has announced that they will introducing a new line of green laser levels that are compatible with their 12V MAX* and 20V MAX* cordless power tool battery systems. In addition to being DEWALT’S...
View ArticleExploring the New DEWALT 20V MAX 3×360 Green Line Laser
DEWALT recently announced a new line of 12V MAX*/20V MAX* green lasers and sent over a sample of the new 3×360° green line laser for review and testing purposes. We are also in a paid sponsorship with...
View ArticleNew Kobalt Workbench and Garage Storage Products
Over on social media channels, Lowe’s and Kobalt have been showing off new garage storage products. This is a product category that Craftsman has been dominating at Lowe’s for a few years now, and so...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight ICON Ratchet is Covered in Gold
Harbor Freight has come out with a new 24 karat gold-plated Icon ratchet. Hand tool brands sometimes come out with special editions. For instance, Craftsman once had a selection of 80th anniversary...
View ArticleISOtunes Link Bluetooth Earmuffs Review
ISOtunes sent over a test sample of their LINK Bluetooth hearing protection earmuffs, and I have been working with it for a couple of weeks now. To my knowledge, this is their first over-the-ears...
View ArticleNew Milwaukee Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrenches
Milwaukee has announced that they are coming out with a full line of flex-head ratcheting combination wrenches. The new Milwaukee flex-head ratcheting wrenches feature a 12pt box end design with 144...
View ArticleNew Makita Cordless Cooling Vest
A couple of years ago, Makita came out with a long-sleeved cooling jacket, which featured fans that draw hear away from the wearer. Now, they’ve come out a new cooling vest, model FV214DZ. Not much...
View ArticleNew Ryobi Cordless Clamp-on Fan Goes Anywhere
Ryobi has come out with a new 18V cordless fan, model PCF02, and I must say – this looks to be their coolest new product of 2021. The new Ryobi 18V One+ cordless fan features a 4″ fan size and has a...
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