Home Depot has been promoting new Ridgid Pro Gear 2.0 tool boxes with drawers on social media. Ridgid added a 3-drawer tool box to their modular tool storage line last year, and after a lengthy delay and period of scarce availability, it can now be found online and at many Home Depot stores nationwide. Tool users have expressed a lot of interest in the 3-drawer tool box, and so it comes as no surprise to see Home Depot and Ridgid launch 2 new sizes. There is a new 2-drawer tool box, and a 4-drawer tool box. As I showed off with the 3-drawer tool box, Ridgid’s drawer units are fully compatib ..read more

Ryobi is launching a new 18V cordless screwdriver kit, model PCL212. Described as an “everyday DIY screwdriver,” the new Ryobi driver is about as basic as they come. It features 125 in-lbs max torque, 600 RPM max speed, and a variable speed trigger. The new Ryobi cordless screwdriver comes in a kit with a 1.5Ah battery and charger for $60. Ryobi says that the new tool “has the power and speed to tackle every day projects around the home that involve fastening, including furniture assembly, small repairs, and hanging items.” It also features an LED work light, at the base of the handle near t ..read more

KnivesShipFree says that they’re an online retailer specializing in friendly service, fast free shipping, and in-stock selection. I had a stellar experience with them today that I wanted to share about. In my experience, KnivesShipFree has a good selection of premium knives, cutlery, and accessories, and decent customer service. I returned a knife once, and they were great about it. To start at the beginning, I purchased a kitchen knife from them back in September 2020. It was a Bark River Petty-Z with wood handle, not too different from what you see above. That knife was spectacular. I start ..read more

Tekton announced new 21-drawer tool storage combos, in black and red. Tekton’s aren’t regular ball bearing tool cabinets and chests – they have heavy duty carriage-type drawers, each with a load capacity of 400 lbs at full extension. The company launched new upper tool chests earlier this year, and are now offering a bundle with their 60″ rolling cabinet. The cabinet frame has a depth of 30″, and the chests have a frame depth of 18″. This leaves some room for your work on the cabinet’s top surface. This bundle, which Tekton describes as their most complete tool cabinet system, comes with th ..read more

My Makita XGT cordless track saw has a warped and crooked bottom plate, the part that rides along a guide rail. A few years ago, Home Depot sent me a Makita 18V X2 cordless track saw test sample, and I was quite pleased with it. Over time, I used it more often than my Festool track saw, and at one point my Festool mostly sat around gathering dust. The biggest negative about the Makita 36V cordless track saw was that it required 2x 18V batteries. Having to charge and maintain two batteries was a bit of a hassle. I wanted to replace the Makita 18V X2 cordless track saw with a personally-owned s ..read more

Dewalt has launched 2 new folding pocket knives designed to “take on a wide range of cutting applications.” The new Dewalt knives feature a quick-flip opening mechanism, ball bearing pivot, stainless steel blades, and reversible deep-carry wire pocket clip. Both knives have a flipper tab and ambidextrous thumb studs, and are also said to open “with a flick of the wrist.” One of the new knives has a 3.3″ drop point-style blade (DWHT10993), and the other has a 3.3″ blade with Tanto-style tip and partially serrated edge (DWHT10994). Here’s a look at the pocket clip. It’s basic, but reversible ..read more

Veto Pro Pac, known for their pocketed tool bags, recently launched new cooler bags. Common features include a zipper-less airtight cooler compartment with a magnetic latch, a removable liner, 1″ thick rigid expanded polypropylene foam insulation, a zippered exterior pocket, waterproof overmolded base, removable carrying handle, and shoulder strap. The bags also have reflective accents for user safety. Veto LBC-10 Cooler Bag The LBC-10, described by Veto as a large lunchbox cooler, measures 15″ W x 12″ D x 13.5″. The new coolers can hold up to 12 long-neck bottles, 12 16oz cans, or 16 12oz ..read more

Civivi, known for their affordable EDC (everyday carry) folding pocket knives, launched a new folding utility knife that looks to work with standard off-the-shelf blades you can pick up at any hardware store. The new Civivi Elementum utility knife is styled after their Elementum series folding knives, and features both a thumb stud and flipper tab for opening. It also features a ball bearing pivot, one-handed button lock, and anodized aluminum handle. The utility knife blade is secured via a Torx screw, which means you’ll need a smaller driver or bit for blade changes. There’s jimping (groo ..read more

Tajima, a Japanese company that is perhaps best known in the USA for their tape measures, has its own modular tool storage system. Tajima’s tool box and storage system is unique in a lot of ways, and seems to be focused on worker safety and convenience. While it’s not available here (yet?), the Tajima storage system looks to be clever and interesting. To start off, I really like the look of the 4-wheel cart, which can hold two towers of tool boxes and crates. This lets workers move more gear in fewer trips. There’s also a 2-wheel rolling tool box option. The 2-wheel rolling tool box is dif ..read more

Dewalt has started to drop teasers about their upcoming DCF860 cordless impact driver. We’ve been hearing about the DCF860 for a while, and Dewalt is now promoting it internationally, saying “brace for impact,” and that the new model is “coming soon.” Lowe’s has a page up for the DCF860 as well, suggesting it’s going to be launched in the USA in the near future. The Dewalt DCF860 is described – via Lowe’s description – as being the brand’s highest torque impact driver.” It delivers a whopping 2500 in-lbs of max torque, which beats Milwaukee’s best M18 Fuel offering, as well as the top Makita ..read more