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Why is it that most of the time you need to free up a stuck bolt it is hidden deep down into the mechanical workings where you can barely see it? You could stick a dirty flashlight into your mouth and try and hit the bolt with some penetrating lubricant, but for some reason you can never get your aim right. Thankfully, Liquid Wrench has come out with a solution that solves this very problem.

I have been researching CNC Router Kits lately, trying to see if it would be worth it for me to automate some of the work I have been doing. One thing that bothers me with what I have been seeing is the way the drive mechanisms are exposed to dust and debris. My other concern is with the rigidity of CNC routers made using extruded aluminum. However, the new C-Beam based WorkBee from Ooznest seems to address both of my concerns while still remaining modular.

Marketed for residential use, the Generac 7122 Speedwash System is a gasoline pressure washer with the power and reliability that you’d expect from a professional model; and frankly, after experiencing such precision delivered force, I wouldn’t want to start a job with any other home model or have the need of a professional model.

It is pretty common to find yourself working on a jobsite with less than ideal lighting conditions. Even when supplementing the light you will often find yourself working within the shadows. To lessen your chances of making mistakes, Empire Level has come out with a new line of lighted levels. They are so eager to show off their goods they are giving a new em95.10 TRUE BLUE UltraView Magnetic Torpedo Level to two lucky winners.

$15 off $100+ Porter-Cable orders. Now through June 18, 2017, get $15 off select $100 Porter-Cable orders from ACME Tools.  The deal is limited to select Porter-Cable products. While the offer is only good on select Porter-Cable items, it looks like a wide variety of items are eligible; everything from air compressors to cordless tools, and even some accessories.

$20 off $100+ Skil orders. Now through June 9, 2017, get $20 off select $100 Skil orders from ACME Tools. The deal is limited to select Skil products. It looks like there are currently 34 tools and accessories that qualify for the discount; all of them appear to be tools that are part of Skil's professional line. Tools include their new wormdrive table saw, their professional circular saws, and their professional chop saws. The deal is also available on select Skil Tools that are shipped and sold by Amazon...

$20 off $100+ Bosch orders. Now through June 19, 2017, get $20 off select $100+ Bosch Tools orders from ACME Tools. The deal is limited to select Bosch products. There are currently 174 tools and accessories that qualify for the discount. Most of the tools on sale are cordless tools and the accessories that go along with them. There are also Men's and Woman's Bosch Heated Jackets that are on sale. You can combine products to reach the $100 minimum. Unlike previous Bosch $20 off $100 offers, it...

Father's Day is just around the corner and once again I have been requested to put out a gift guide. If I am being completely honest, I don't really like putting out these gift buying guides, because then I feel responsible if the gifts turn out to be duds. However, I understand that finding gifts that Dad will enjoy can be challenging at times. So I will give you some ideas of some tools I think are cool; just don't hold me responsible if your Dad doesn't like it; though he probably will, because all tools are cool. ...

$20 off $100 Makita orders for Father's Day. From May 17, 2017 through June 18, 2017, get $20 off select $100 Makita Tool orders from ACME Tools. Use promo code 20-MAKITA. Also, note that ACME Tools has other deals on select Makita products and kits, and you might be able to combine these special offers to get an even better deal. This deal is also available on Makita Tools that are shipped and sold by Amazon (not a 3rd party seller). The discount automatically applied at checkout. Buy from Amazon....