That said, the last few months of this internet economy have absolutely kicked my ass. Mix together our apparent moral mismatch with the folks controlling the ad dollars, add a shitty economy on top of it, and Q4 would be a bloodbath if revenue was the thing steering this ship.

And even though it’s not, everybody still has to eat.

So I asked a few trusted forum pals what the hell I should be doing. The overwhelming answer? Lean harder into affiliate links. Apparently I have “access” the average Joe doesn’t, and I should be putting it to use. The problem is that pushing affiliate links makes me feel like I should be selling used Tauruses on a gravel lot.

“Not if you’re honest about it,” they said.

Fine. I’ll give it a shot. Let’s start with Amazon, since they actually send me a list of what they claim are the best deals. Whether you, me, or the next guy agrees… who cares? Let’s just dive in.

		DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit. (42% off) Editor’s note: I’m a Milwaukee guy, but what’s the difference… really?
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		DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Drill Brushless 2-Tool Power Tool. (40% off)
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		DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. (25% off)
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		Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter. (31% off)
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		Dremel 4300-5/40 High Performance Rotary Tool Kit. (30% off)
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		DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo Kit. (35% off)
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		Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router. (17% off) Editor’s Note: I own this… It’s solid and this price is pretty damned good.
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		DEWALT 15 Amp 8-1/4 in. Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw. (22% off) Editor’s Note: I own this as well. It’s tiny, but works well as a job site saw for small projects.
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		Dremel 8250-5 12V Lithium-Ion Variable Speed Cordless Rotary Tool. (40% off)
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		BOSCH PR20EVS Colt 1.0 HP Variable-Speed Palm Router. (35% off) Editor’s Note: I own three of these. They are considered classics… And I love them. Just set each of yours up for a specific bit and make it dedicated to that bit for life.
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		Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table. (20% off)
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		DEWALT 20V MAX Lithium Ion Battery, 2 Ah and 4 Ah, 4-Pack. (53% off)
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		Fluke 115. (25% off) Editor’s Note: Everyone owns this. You might as well join the club.
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		Bosch GSR12V-300FCB22 12V Max Drill/Driver with 5-In-1 Flexiclick® System. (40% off)
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		Bosch GWS8-45 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder. (37% off)

And that’s where I’m at for now – Essentially, the first page of the “best deals” Amazon Associates has to offer. They update this stuff throughout the whole Black Friday circus, so I’ll try to keep up as long as my dignity holds. And if you stumble on a deal that’s worth a damn at Amazon or anywhere else for that matter, throw it here as a reply or drop it in one of the Hot Deals threads. My dignity would appreciate the help.

So, here’s the deal:

Post a reply in this thread. You can reply all you want, but only your first reply actually counts. On November 20th — just a few days out — we’ll randomly pick three winners. Two folks will get an S50 just like the one I reviewed, and one lucky bastard will get an XTAPE1. Drop-shipped. No hoops. No gimmicks. Just free tools for doing basically nothing.

Have at it, fellas… and good luck.

Now, here’s the kicker: all you have to do to throw your hat in the ring is reply to this thread. That’s it. On January 2, 2025, we’ll let fate take the wheel, pull a random number, and whoever’s reply lines up gets the goods. It’s that simple—no hoops, no fine print.

So good luck, gentlemen and gentleladies. And a big shout-out to the folks at NewAge Products for stepping up and making this happen. Super cool of them.

Anyway, word on the street is Amazon’s practically giving them away right now. A full-on fire sale. You can check out all the deals, but if you want my advice, go for the Boost Plus GB40. It’s cheap, simple, and does exactly what it’s supposed to. No frills, no bullshit—just works.

Details here.

But last week, necessity reared its ugly head. I needed a few things and figured I’d gamble on Prime Day, hoping the capitalist gods would smile upon me. The prices didn’t plummet as dramatically as I’d hoped, but I did save a few bucks. Here’s the haul:

1. NOCO Boost X GBX45. The Rivian needed an emergency 12V source, and I’d never owned a jump box. General consensus is NOCO is the king, and this little GBX45 was 25% off.
2. Nitecore NU45 Headlamp. These headlamps are obscenely large and bright, but damn it, they’re the best I’ve ever used. They were 20% off, so I couldn’t resist adding another to my collection.

And one more thing—though not a Prime Day purchase, it’s worth mentioning. I’ve had this beast of a tote for a while now. It’s a giant tote… or bin… or box… whatever you want to call it, it’s a lifesaver. It’s pricey, but RUX is offering $75 off their 70L bin for Prime Day. If you’re the right kind of person who can make full use of this thing, it’s a steal.

In the end, it’s a dance with the devil, but sometimes you come out ahead… And other times you end up a broke hoarder.

So, what did you pick up?

But now, reality has set in… Neither of us have the space for this setup and it would be a shame to part it out. So, here I am… hat in hand… wondering if anyone has a scratch that can’t be itched by anything other than an old work station. If so, drop me a PM and I will get you hooked up with Keith.

The units are all in pretty decent shape. They have bumps and bruises from being moved around by forklifts through the years, but they still present great and there doesn’t appear to be any real rust anywhere. If you have the space and agree with the aesthetic, these would work just fine as is.

BUT… If you have the time and the inclination, these units would be nothing short of incredible restored. And man, that would be a fun project. He’s looking to get around $10k, but is accepting offers.

In any case, post the best Cyber Week deals you find here… I, for one, would be very appreciative!

For the record, I actually have one of these – the BL-5000SLX to be exact. I use it at the racetrack as a sort of mobile lift. It fits in the back of my truck just fine, is light enough not to be too much of a burden and is incredibly handy to have when you are hunting brake issues or need to get under the car… for any reason really.

And hell, if you don’t have a more traditional lift at home just stash one of these in the corner and use it in place of a jack and jack stands.

And no, this is not a paid sponsorship of any kind. QuickJack is not paying me for this post… I just like these things.

Anyway, sale information is here.

Details here.

Anyone ever gives these a go? Are they as good as my buddy claims? I don’t mind a nice white light… But I can’t stand cheaper blue LEDs and at 6500K, these are getting close to the danger zone.

Anyway, total transparency here. BendPak is NOT paying me for this post, but they do sponsor the site.

More information on the deal here.