Weekend Links

Bosch L-Boxx Click & Go Storage System Review (video below) - ToolSkool I have covered the features of the Bosch L-Boxx system in part of my 72-hour disaster kit build, but we have to hand it to our friends over at ToolSkool for making the most thorough video review of the Bosch L-Boxx and its features. Take a look at their video below. Win A Bosch Drill Driver/Impact Driver Tool Kit - Ohio Power Tool What a sweet Christmas present for yourself? Check out the Bosch 2-piece Drill and Impact...

As you know, I am building a 72-hour kit using the Bosch Click & Go system. If you plan on building a kit of your own, these links might come in handy for you. The Ultimate Water Storage Guide and Water Storage Calculator - The Ready Store Having an ample supply of water is probably the most important part of a 72-hour kit, but calculating how much water you need can be challenging. This water calculator from The Ready Store takes into account the number of people, number of days, and a...

Take Back Your Day Click & Go Giveaway - Bosch Tools I am in the process of building an emergency 72-hour kit using a set of Bosch Click & Go boxes, however, they are really intended to help you organize your tools. Bosch wants to help you get organized, and you can win a set of Click & Go boxes and Bosch tools ($1000 value) by sharing a photo of your "mess". Outfit the New Guy With An Irwin Tool Giveaway - A Concord Carpenter Everyone needs a good selection...

GloveLite Review – The Flashlight You Can't Drop – Homefixated The days of holding a flashlight in your mouth when you need two free hands are over. The GloveLite features two small LED lights that are placed on the thumb and forefinger of a glove and are ideally positioned to light your working hands.

QUIZ: What Tool Are You? - BrightNest If you were a tool, what tool would you be? Take the quiz to find out. These types of quizzes are always a bit of fun, and something they are even accurate. iFixit Magnetic Project Mat Review – ToolGuyd If you do tool repairs and you are looking for a good way to keep those parts and screws organized, you probably want to check out TooGuyd's review of the iFitit magnetic mat. The magnets keep your screws from ending up on the shop...

What Makes a Good LED Flashlight [Infographic] - Coast You might have noticed that Tool-Rank has teamed up with Coast Portland to giveaway one of their LED Lanterns. Coast also makes LED flashlights (one of which I reviewed here) and they also make knives and multi-tools. What makes up a good LED flashlight is more than just build quality and lumens, and in this LED Flashlight Infographic Coast explains how important the optics are to a flshlight. Peachtree Woodworking Drill Press Dust Collector Review – ToolBoxBuzz Ever wonder how...

New Bosch Workwear – Capris for workers? - Tools In Action Is it fun to laugh at the expense of others? It is when you see people who are supposed to be "construction workers" dancing around like they were on a reality TV show. They got our attention so I guess their plan worked, though maybe not the attention Bosch wanted because the video evidence has been removed from YouTube. Black & Decker is Working on a Modular Power Tool System? - ToolGuyd ToolGuyd seems to have some inside information...

RYOBI 18Volt ONE+ Portable Fan – ToolBoxBuzz Hate working in the heat? I do. Ryobi came up with a cordless fan to help you stay cool. It runs off of an 18-volt battery and can last up to 10 hours. Wow. Stackable Dewalt 12V Tool Case – ToolGuyd Mr ToolGuyd spotted a new stackable case that ToolStop in selling in the UK. It looks to be smaller than other stackable systems and features a clear lid. It's available in the UK, but ToolStop does ship to the US if you...

Dust Free Drilling with the Dust Bubble - Homefixated Need to drill a hole and leave no evidence behind? Check out this cool and weird product that will capture the dust into a bubble that you can then throw into the trash. A vacuum is probably more practical for a lot of drilling, but if you have a few holes, this bubble might save you. Load-N-Lock Lunch Bucket - ToolSkool When you go to work you need a manly lunch. The Load-N-Lock Lunch Bucket is big enough to hold your...

4LTX Shelf Bracket – Inventor's Corner - ToolSkool ToolSkool came across some cool little shelf/furniture brackets while at the National Hardware Show. The 4LTX brackets can turn 3/4-inch wood into shelving, furniture, bookcase, tables, and more in a matter of minutes. Mladen, the inventor is originally from Bosnia and is trying to live the American dream.