Ridgid has a New Cordless Track Saw – I Wouldn’t Buy it
Ridgid recently launched a new 18V cordless track saw, and I don’t see it as a serious competitor to offerings from Festool, Makita, and Milwaukee. A couple of readers have asked for my thoughts, and...
View ArticleLowe’s has New Mini Kobalt Metal Tool Chest
I came across new teeny tiny Kobalt metal tool chests at Lowe’s, and they’re just the cutest things ever. They feature two drawers with friction slides, a top compartment under the lid, aluminum...
View ArticleHarbor Freight US General Tool Cart has New Color Options
Harbor Freight has launched new color options for their US General full bank service cart tool box. The newest color is purple, and they also added white and grey options since their mid-2021 launch....
View ArticleGreenworks is Also Launching a Battery-Powered Mini Bike
Hot on EGO’s heels, Greenworks has also just announced a new electric battery-powered mini bike. Part of the Greenworks 60V cordless power tool platform, the new “Stealth Series” electric mini bike...
View ArticleMakita 18V Compact Cut-Off Tool is Almost Here
According to retailers, the new Makita 18V cordless cut-off tool, XCM01, will be launching later this month, September 2023. The Makita XCM01 is a 3″ brushless cut-off tool with forward and reverse...
View ArticleRyobi Hand Tool Lineup Keeps Growing
Ryobi recently announced new hand and hobby tools, and today sent out news about another new online-only tape measure. There are a couple of other noteworthy tools, which I’ll cover separately, and...
View ArticleMarkerLock Sharpie and Inkzall Marker Holders – Price Drop!
The MarkerLock looks to be a convenient way to provide quick and easy access to up to 6 permanent markers. The MarkerLock comes in two sizes – one for use with Milwaukee Inkzall markers, and one for...
View ArticleStiletto Launched New USA-Made Carpenter Squares
Stiletto has launched a new line of USA-made carpenter squares, which they say addresses many of the common frustrations that came up during field research. Stiletto announced two 7″ squares – with...
View ArticleNew Channellock Tool Bags are 100% Made in the USA
Channellock recently launched a line of new soft-sided tool storage products that they say are “handcrafted, designed, manufactured, assembled, and packaged 100% in USA.” Channellock adds that their...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Jobsite Marker
Harbor Freight has launched a new jobsite marker that they say is clog-resistant and capable of holding up to the tough demands of construction sites. It features a fine tip that Harbor Freight says...
View ArticleDewalt Launched their First 20V Max Cordless Bandfile
Dewalt launched a new 20V Max XR cordless 18″ bandfile, model DCM200. The Dewalt DCM200 features a brushless motor and is said to deliver more power than pneumatic tools, specifically certain...
View ArticleNew Leatherman Harvest Knife – Garage Series #6
Leatherman has announced their latest Garage series knife, the Harvest, a fixed blade knife geared towards outdoors use. The Garage Batch #006 Harvest knife features a 4.25″ blade that’s made from...
View ArticleOlight Seeker 4 Pro Flashlight with USB-C Charging – Early Review
Olight has introduced a new LED flashlight, the Seeker 4 Pro. Olight sent over two Seeker 4 Pro LED flashlights for testing. While I’d like to use them more before sharing my final opinion, now seems...
View ArticleGearwrench Just Launched a $5000 Tool Box
Gearwrench launched a new 72″ GSX series that they say is “built for the day-to-day needs of professional users.” It comes with a serious price tag – $4999.99 at an independent retailer, and $5499 at...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Icon Punch & Chisel Set Seems Overpriced
Harbor Freight has a new Icon 10-piece punch and chisel set. It comes with 3 pin punches, 1 center punches, 3 tapered punches, 3 cold chisels, and a storage pouch. Here’s a full list of what you get:...
View ArticleNew Ideal Wago-Like Lever Wire Connectors
Ideal has launched new Wago-style “In-Sure” lever wire connectors, designed to be a “modern alternative to traditional strip or terminal connectors.” Ideal stops short of describing these for what...
View ArticleDewalt Launched an Oil-Resistant PowerStack 5Ah Battery
Dewalt has launched a new oil-resistant 20V Max PowerStack 5Ah battery, DCBP520G. Essentially, this is the same as their standard PowerStack 5Ah battery, but with an oil-resistant housing. Dewalt’s...
View ArticleDewalt Tackles Workshop Storage with New Product Line
Dewalt is coming out with a new line of metal workshop storage products and accessories. The new Dewalt metal workshop storage solutions line is centered around a metal wall-mounting rail to which...
View ArticleNew Ox Tools UltraStrike Anti-Vibration Hammers
Ox Tools is launching a new line of UltraStrike hammers, featuring an anti-vibration design and and unique styling. According to Ox Tools, the bridged neck design dissipates vibration and strike...
View ArticleKobalt Mini Tool Box in Pink & White are Now Shipping
Lowe’s recently launched a new mini Kobalt 2-drawer tool box in blue and black. They teased that a range of colors would be available, and recently started shipping the pink and white versions. The...
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