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The problem with most hand held flashlights is they take up valuable hand space. It might be just me, but I find it useful to use both of my hands while I am working on projects. This can sometimes be a hard thing to do in the dark while trying to prop up a flashlight. If only there was a better way. There is, and its called the Stanley 95-155 3-in-1 Tripod LED Flashlight. From a distance it looks like a normal flashlight, but up close you can see that it also has a built in...

From November 1st 2008 until December 31 2008, when you buy a qualifying Bosch 14.4V or 18V Litheon Brute Tough or Compact Tough Drill/Driver or Hammer Drill/Driver you will receive a free Bosch 14.4V or 18V Slim Pack Battery via mail in rebate.   Bosch 17614-01 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Brute Tough Litheon Hammer Drill/Driver with 2 Fat Batteries Bosch 36614-02 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Compact-Tough Litheon Drill/Driver with 2 Slim Batteries Bosch 37614-01 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Brute Tough Litheon Drill/Driver with 2 Fat Batteries Bosch 17618-01 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Brute Tough Litheon Hammer Drill/Driver with 2 Fat Batteries...

It looks a lot like the old Tool-Rank doesn't it? I went ahead and upgraded the CMS that runs Tool-Rank even though I said I wasn't going to upgrade until after the new year. There are a few bugs, as I expected, but nothing too serious. One bug doesn't allow JavaScript on the forums, but that isn't a huge deal. The upgrade is also the reason there hasn't been any tool news in the past few day. I haven't been able to test everything yet, so if you find a bug, please let me know. I also...

If you don't remember the Skil Cordless Power Cutter, it is a small 3.6 volt cordless circular saw that uses its spinning blade turning against a stationary blade to cut through all kinds of materials. Carpet, Plastic Packaging, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Cardboard, Vinyl Flooring, Wallpaper & more up to 1/4" thick don't stand a chance. You can get this Factory Reconditioned Skil Power Cutter from Amazon at a great price of only $29.95. Here is why you shouldn't be afraid of buying reconditioned tools. A Skil Certified Factory Reconditioned product has been through a complete...

What do you do, when you have more then one brand of cordless tools? Like most people, you probably have to carry around a charger for each brand. This can be a real pain, and take up a lot of valuable space. In many cases, more tools = more trips to the truck. This is where the 10C CREW multi-brand charger can save you time, which equals money. It can charge 4 batteries all from different manufacturers at the same time via special adapters (sold separately). It doesn't even matter if the battery types are...

You might remember a past post Bosch introduces their new DareDevil spade bit line, where Bosch introduces a self feeding spade bit.

Are you tired of being disorganized? Being a finish carpenter, I sometimes find it hard to keep track of all my hand tools. I have tried many types of bags, but none seem to work. They just don't seem to have enough pockets, or they are so small you cant fit some of your larger tools. If you find you have the same problems as me, VETO PRO PAC Tool Bags might just be what you are looking for. They have 2 different styles of bags, with 3 sizes for each style. They have the open top...

Who doesn't like a great tool deal? Absolutely no one. That's why the makers of ToolKing.com started Tooliday.com. They plan to have one great tool deal a day. Yup... its that simple. Today's deal is an Irwin Quick-Grip 10 piece clamp set for only $29.99. Thats about 10 bucks off the regular price. Be sure to check back everyday to stay up to date on all the tool deals.

If you are like me, you want to make sure you are getting a great product at a great price. That is probably why you take the time to research, and read reviews before you spend your cash. But what if you buy a product based on a review, only to find out  the product was not accurately tested, or it was misrepresented? Take reviews from places that want to sell you something with a grain of salt. A lot of stores use product reviews to help sell more products. But can...

Dura-GRIT is one of those "ahhh" tools. Why, because when I first saw the video of them in action, I said "ahhh" They are basically tungsten carbide versions of standard rotary cutting and sanding wheels. The video shows you everything, so be sure to take a look. They are a little expensive at between $10-$15 each, but if they really do everything the video shows, they are probably worth it. If anyone has used these, be sure to leave a review; I am interested to see what they can do....