DeWalt Mechanics Tools – Preview

DeWalt Hand Tools

DeWalt vs Craftsman Tools Move over, Craftsman – there’s a new sheriff in town, maybe. During the DeWalt/Sears Press Event at this year’s National Hardware Show, we were told that DeWalt Mechanics Tools would find a new home at Sears – right next to the Craftsman brand. Can you say ‘awkward’? I dunno, it just [...]

The Best Mother’s Day Gift Guide Ever

Mothers Day 2013 Featured

Cool Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner and guys, we know you haven’t even thought about a gift to buy your Mom, your wife, or your girlfriend (hopefully, you’re buying for your wife OR your girlfriend, but that’s another story).  Never fear, Tool Skool’s Gift Guide is here to [...]

DEWALT-New 20V MAX High-Cap Batteries

DEWALT XR 20V Max Battery

With Extreme Runtime TOWSON, Md. (April 24, 2013) – DEWALT announces the launch of its new 20V MAX* Premium XR Lithium Ion Battery Packs, available in 2.0 Ah (DCB203) and 4.0 ah (DCB204).  These new battery packs provide 33% longer runtime than standard DEWALT 20V MAX* battery packs.   The DCB203 and DCB204 are compatible with [...]

DeWalt DCR015 Charger Radio – First Look

DCR015

DeWalt DCR015 Job Site Charger Radio This is probably one of the most anticipated releases from DeWalt to date. Their newest job site radio, the DCR015, will charge not only the 12v MAX and 20v MAX batteries, but will also charge your cell phone or MP3 player. It has a storage compartment to keep your [...]

New DEWALT XR Compact 20V Max Tools

DEWALT XR DCD790D2 COMPACT DRILL DRIVER

2013 DEWALT XR – Extreme Runtime! We just returned from the DeWalt XR Media Event in Towson, Maryland. Two days at Stanley Black & Decker University (DeWalt’s parent company’s testing grounds) were devoted to learning about these and other tools that will be coming to a retailer near you over the next few months.  While [...]

DEWALT® Launches New 12V MAX*/20V MAX** Charger / Radio

Dewalt 12 20 Radio featured

TOWSON, Md. (March 20, 2013) – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of its new 12V MAX*/20V MAX** Charger / Radio DCR015.   Professional contractors, tradesmen and beyond will benefit from this charger / radio on and off the jobsite. “Following the launch of our drills, impacts and saws, the Charger / Radio was the next critical [...]

Brad Staggs on Talk of the Town – Really Cool Tools

Brad Staggs on Talk of the Town - Really Cool Tools

Brad Staggs on Talk of the Town – Really Cool Tools Staggs never passes up a chance to be on television for some reason. So, when Nashville’s CBS affiliate, Newschannel 5 asked him if they could do a whole show from the Tool Skool workshop, he eagerly consented. He took the opportunity to show some [...]

DeWalt TSTAK Giveaway

TSTAK Giveaway Featured

DeWalt TSTAK Giveaway – March 2013 This contest has ended, but be sure to enter this month’s contest for a chance to win another great prize! CLICK HERE All this month (March), we’re giving you the chance to win another great prize! How does an entire set of TSTAK organizers sound? Cool, huh? We thought [...]

DEWALT® Launches New 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Hand-Held Radar Scanner with Innovative Technology Sensing Features

DEWALT 12V Scanner featured

TOWSON, Md. (Jan. 29, 2013) – Today, DEWALT will expand its existing 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion system with the introduction of a groundbreaking Hand-Held Radar Scanner (DCT418). The DCT418 offers new innovation in the form of radar sensing technology that detects and identifies wood, ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, live electric wires and PVC behind [...]

DEWALT DCF885 20V MAX Lithium Ion 1/4” Impact Driver Review

DEWALT DCF885C2 Impact Hero featured

DEWALT has always been the brand that catered to the professional, and I have really enjoyed working with the 20V Max line and putting them to the test.  That being said, here’s the next review in the DEWALT 20V Max Lithium Ion line:  The DEWALT DCF885 20V Max Lithium Ion 1/4” Impact Driver. DEWALT boasts [...]