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I wrote about this at length on ToolGuyd (http://toolguyd.com/starrett-tools-tap-wrench-bad-quality/), but wanted to mention the issue here as well. I ordered 4 Starrett tap wrenches, and will have to take the 2 larger ones apart for a good cleaning before they're usable. There are clumps of...

New review: http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-gyroscopic-screwdriver-review/ http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-8v-gyro-screwdriver-dcf680/ Dewalt's coming out with a new gyroscope-controlled cordless screwdriver, uses a new 8V li-ion battery pack. More info via above link, but all you really need to know...

Ratchets look comfortable but a bit short in the images. I believe the pricing and quality will be between Stanley and Blackhawk. Overall, I'm surprised but optimistic. Thoughts? More details via TG Edit: there are new combo wrenches and ratcheting wrench sets as well...

I've been testing samples of the screwdriver, impact driver, and impact wrench for a day and a half. All came with 2.0Ah battery packs. I demoed pre-production models in June (TG preview) and posted torque specs (also via TG) when they were released in Nov. Anyways, I've been testing the new...

More details: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-impact-wrench/ 3/8" with friction ring, 1/2" with ball or pin detents. Max torque on 3/8" is 200 ft-lbs, max on 1/2" is 210 lbs. Both have 3 torque-limiting settings. Max speed is 2400 RPM. ETA March, no details on pricing. Kits...

I have all the year-end deals I could find listed on ToolGuyd (link), but most major retailers are prominently promoting these deals on their websites. This is just a reminder that the $25 off $100+ Dewalt discount expires 12/31 and the $25 off $100+ Bosch discount expires 12/25. I ordered a...

Gearwrench is supplying me with 10 of their new 120XP ratchets (3/8") to give away on ToolGuyd, and 10 more ratchets to give away to GJ forum members! Garage Journal Forum Giveaway 5 winners will be selected at random, and 5 winners will be selected by me subjectively. For the random giveaway...

Amazon had a crazy good deal on a Bosch 12V drill and L-Boxx combo on Black Friday and a couple of days after. The 2-battery drill kit + 2 L-Boxxes for $95. http://toolguyd.com/doorbuster-bosch-12v-drill-two-l-boxxes-combo-2012/ The price has shot back up to $199 last night, which is a little...

Just a heads-up since people seemed shocked about this. Roundup: http://toolguyd.com/black-friday-weekend-deal-top-18v-drill-driver-kits-2012/ In the past few years a certain Dewalt 18V NiCad drill/driver kit has popped up around Christmas and Father's day for $100. This year a couple of...

I will be maintaining a centralized deal & coupon list via TG: http://toolguyd.com/cyber-monday-2012/ http://toolguyd.com/tag/cyber-monday-2012/ (Deals that will be posted at throughout Monday as I find them.) Here are a couple of the better deals I found out about in advance. Most of the...

Many retailers kick off their online sales on Thanksgiving: Home Depot: ? Thurs Lowes: 12am Thurs Sears: 8pm Wed., doorbuster start times vary after that Know what you want to buy ahead of time. Open up a text file on your computer and enter in direct product links or model numbers as soon as...

http://toolguyd.com/2012-holiday-tool-gift-guide-makers-hobbyists/ I drew my favorites list and fulfilled wishlists for a DIYer/tinkerer/hobbyist gift guide. There are a bunch of other tools I left off the list, mostly because I'm going to put together a weekend warrior idea list if I have the...

I posted a precision screwdriver roundup on ToolGuyd showing off my favorite drivers. http://toolguyd.com/precision-screwdrivers-roundup/ Which are my absolute favorites? Wiha classic. They're simple, comfortable, and reliable. I've used them on teeny tiny irreplaceable screws without fear of...

I don't have many specifics or an ETA, but I've seen the first official confirmation that Bosch is coming out with new brushless tools. It'll kick off with an impact driver that has a dual 1/4" hex and 1/2" square drive chuck. http://toolguyd.com/bosch-core-brushless-tools/ Milwaukee is still...

Milwaukee just released the specs for their upcoming line of M12 drills, drivers, and impact wrenches. I posted the full specs and details via TG: http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drill-driver-specs/ Most notable torque specs: drill/driver: 350 in-lbs 3/8" impact wrench: 1400...

I pulled and listed all the tool deals out of their 2012 sales flyer, via TG: http://toolguyd.com/ace-hardware-black-friday-2012/ Most noteworthy: 20%-off full priced tools, 10%-off power tools, until 10am Friday morning. Online also. 50% off <$30 items on Saturday, supposedly online also. $10...

Review via ToolGuyd: http://toolguyd.com/husky-double-speed-adjustable-wrench-review/ Husky tweaked their adjustable wrench design so that it adjusts twice as fast as ordinary adjustables. When shaking the wrench, it jingles like a baby's rattle, but I can forgive a bit of play seeing as how...

I'm working on a series of knife reviews and started with two of my sub-$50 faves, the CRKT Shenanigan Z and Gerber Instant. Full Review Links: http://toolguyd.com/crkt-shenanigan-z-knife-review/ http://toolguyd.com/gerber-instant-knife-review/ Summaries: Shenanigan Z: surprisingly light...

I reviewed Husky's new auto-adjusting pliers over at ToolGuyd - http://toolguyd.com/husky-self-adjusting-groove-joint-pliers-review/. Just wanted to point out that they don't ****! They don't compare with Knipex, NWS, and other premium pliers, but they're still pretty nice. If they come out...

Giving a couple of Skil iXo screwdrivers away on ToolGuyd. One's pink, one's red, winner gets both. http://toolguyd.com/toolguyd-giveaway-skil-his-and-hers-ixo-cordless-screwdriver-kits/ The drivers are actually pretty usable for light-duty around-the-house installation and disassembly tasks...