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I know Dewalt sent out a market research survey about this a while back, but it seems Makita beat everyone to the punch. http://toolguyd.com/makita-cordless-coffee-maker/ I suppose I can see the appeal for something like this, but for professional jobsites? It only has a ~8.5 ounce capacity...

Anyone else use those inexpensive blunt-nosed offset scissors around the shop? I used them to cut the clothes off our son. When he was 6 days old, his diaper exploded when he was sitting in his car seat in my parents' living room. Just came back from his 48 hours discharge checkup with...

Here's a list of most of what has been revealed so far this week: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-tools-2014-2015/ And here are tools that were announced in the UK but unconfirmed for USA release: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-tools-sneak-peek-2h2014/ Highlights: A full-size M18 cordless...

I'm looking for someone to help out with air tool reviews on ToolGuyd (http://toolguyd.com/), and figured GJ would be the best place to look. Goal: To provide ToolGuyd readers with more air tool reviews that they might be interested in. I'm not looking for contributors whose sole motivation...

Over at ToolGuyd I conducted paid testing of 3 brands' oscillating tool blades for Bosch. I'm a scientist by training, and so I eliminated all of the variables I could by constructing a testing sled and protocols to follow. If you use metal-cutting oscillating blades, take a look at Parts 5...

First look: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m12-polisher/ I think the idea of a cordless 12v polisher is fantastic, but wonder how useful it will really be for detailers and other auto care pros. You could use polishing accessories with any 12V or 18V drill, but the new Milwaukee version comes...

First Look (standard release): http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-locking-pliers/ First Look (fast release): http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-fast-release-locking-pliers/ I've tried the standard release ones, and they're good. Fast-release will come out next month. These are a lot like Irwin's, but...

A newish mechanics tool set at Lowes came out before Father's day and comes with what I like to call an Everything Wrench. More thoughts via TG: http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-all-in-one-wrench/ The EW wrench has an adjustable wrench, bit socket, and square drive, all in one. Looks gimmicky, but...

Reviewed a fractional set: http://toolguyd.com/williams-supercombo-wrench-review/ I really liked them, but chrome plating issue means they're going back. Anyone have both the chrome and black industrial ones and can comment on differences? I really want to give these wrenches another chance.

For weeks I've been getting gift guide "suggestions" from marketing folks, but a lot of their ideas are either dumb or outlandish. Is Dad really going to get a full garage's worth of premium cabinetry for Father's Day? My gift guide this year is short with only 5 recommendations, but maybe it's...

I test a lot of cordless drills and have come out with my 2014 recommendations earlier today. http://toolguyd.com/best-cordless-drills/ Milwaukee's FUEL drills take top spots in both 18V and 12V categories. While I would like to say it's a close race, it's really not. Bosch's older model is...

Review: http://toolguyd.com/tekton-usa-made-pliers-review/ I am almost certain that these are made for Tekton by Wilde. In any case, they're pretty decent, not to mention reasonably priced. Tekton has said they're trying to offer better tools that they could be proud of, and this is a great...

So... I've had these Gearwrench X-Beam ratcheting wrenches for ~3.5 years now, but only used them a handful of times. (Review at http://toolguyd.com/gearwrench-x-beam-ratcheting-wrench-review/ ) I feel I got my money's worth from them, but most of the time they just sit around collecting dust...

Thought you guys would be particularly interested in this. http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-ball-bearing-tool-storage/ 11-drawer combo is $600. 36", 100-lb BB slides, 200 lbs for the extra-large bottom cabinet drawer, "auto return" drawer mechanism, knockouts in top lid for power cords. The specs...

I didn't know Klein made T-handle hex drivers, so when I saw them in a catalog I asked Klein for a test set. They sent it over, I tried 'em out, and really like them a lot. There are a lot of European options for metric T-handle drivers, but not inch drivers with this style of handled L-wrench...

Doesn't appeal to me, but I can see how it could be practical for anyone who REALLY doesn't want 2 separate tools in their tool belt or box. 7" overall length is a big downside imho. Few more words at TG - http://toolguyd.com/craftsman-2-in-1-linemans-pliers-wire-stripper/ What do you think?

It's a swivel-style push/pull 3/8" ratchet. While I really like swivel-head ratchets, this looks way too impractical to me, and it's priced a bit high. More of my thoughts: http://toolguyd.com/craftsman-mach-ratchet-socket-set/ What do you guys think? Am I being too harsh in my assessment, or...

I posted about this over at ToolGuyd, but figured you guys would appreciate the news as well. http://toolguyd.com/wera-zyklop-metal-ratchets/ New all-metal Wera ratchets. One has reversible switch, other has pushthru square. I assume these are 3/8" ratchets, and pressed Wera for more info...

Earlier today I posted about a new Husky tool storage combo http://toolguyd.com/husky-clear-view-ball-bearing-tool-storage-combo/ that has flip-up glass drawer fronts. My first thought was "hey, that's kind of cool." Then my impression turned to "who would benefit from that?" Now, my thoughts...

I'm testing Mac's new screwdrivers for ToolGuyd, and I am liking them a lot more than I thought I would. They're the ones shown here and here, and are also available with Proto branding. Initial thoughts: The drivers feel a little light, but durable. They're not too light, but I expected the...