We may earn a commission from links on this page. Affiliate disclosure A compact router is the tool a lot of woodworkers end up reaching for more than their full-size router. It’s light enough for one hand, it handles edge…
Oct 27, 2026 Stuart Discuss The Milwaukee 3494-23R M12 3-tool cordless power tool combo kit is back for the 2026 holiday shopping season. It comes with Milwaukee’s (excellent!) M12 compact brushless drill, compact brushless impact driver, older brushed model 3/8″ ratchet, 2x compact 2Ah batteries, a charger, and tool…
We could test impact driver speed using deck screws or self-tapping screws, but frankly, the actual time differences are relatively small. On the other hand, driving RSS screws is a tougher job. While all of the impact drivers we tested…
We’re always on the hunt for great deals on your favorite power tool brands, and the best kinds of deals are those that get you free tools! That’s exactly the type of deal we found today for DeWalt users. Right…
Oct 26, 2026 Stuart Discuss Whenever I posed about limited edition Klein Blackout tools at Lowe’s stores, there are always some folks who ask the reasonable question “who really wants this?” Why? Why do they keep selling these tools? See Also: Lowe’s…
Oct 26, 2026 Stuart Discuss With a message saying “Black Friday Deals are Coming,” Home Depot kicked off a bulk of their 2026 holiday season tool deals. There will of course be online-only deals of the day and Doorbusters, and there seem to…
Oct 24, 2026 Stuart Discuss Several online retailers launched presale pages for 2 new Makita Maktrak drawer tool boxes. Shown above is the Makita Maktrak 3-drawer tool box, T-90118. There are also listings for a 2-drawer Maktrak tool box, T-90102. The descriptions mention a 50 lb…
The mid-torque impact wrench category is a balancing act between power, size, and control. Ryobi’s latest offering builds on the company’s previous generation, the P262, with a few changes worth a closer look. Whether you’re working on vehicles, tackling stubborn fasteners,…
Oct 23, 2026 Stuart 1 Comment At first glance it looked like Lowe’s launched another Kobalt mini tool box. Lowe’s launched a new portable propane grill that looks like a Kobalt mini tool box. Lowe’s says: Bring the unmistakable look of a Kobalt…
A note on what this is: everything below comes from a U.S. patent that the USPTO granted on Oct. 20, 2026. A patent is not a product announcement. The company has not confirmed a product based on it, and there is no release…
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