ToolGal

New Website

2012-01-08T21:56:00.001-06:00

Hey Everyone

ToolDepot247.com had a busy busy Christmas month with the start of the New Website, we are still working on getting everything transfered over from the old site to the new site but I believe that we are looking better and better. With the start of the new graphics girl we have also got a great start up with the new ToolDepot247.com facebook page, the ToolGal - she is pretty cute, if I don t say so myself. :)

So what do we have planned for the new year? To be honest alot!!!

The new Tool Depot Store in Spencer, Iowa with be open every Saturday now starting January 14, 2012 and are continueing to add new items to the location on every trip that we make up there.

Laters
ToolGal

Happy Holiday's

2011-12-23T16:11:00.005-06:00

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

This year we have had some awesome new products come into the market place.....

1) Milwaukee M12 Heated Jackets in Red and Camo, Small thru 3X (we still have many of the Large Camo's in stock at a Special Price until the end of the year).

2) Milwaukee additional new in the M12 series - 1/4 & 3/8" Ratchets, Jigsaw, 3/8" Drill Driver with Hammer Mode and the new Camera's with the 9mm rotating head

3) DeWalt 20 Volt Cordless Tools - This is a whole new line from DeWalt with new technology - All DeWalt 20 Volt Tool Kits are on promotion until the end of the year

4) Milwaukee Hand Tools - This tools have been studied and used by the tradesman - Ready for purchase

5) DeWalt Hand Tools - Everything from Pliers, Chalk and Chalk Reels, Knives and etc.

6) My favorite new items are actually from Klein Tools - Their new tool bags are awesome in style, color and useablility.

If you are just getting started with us, I hope you come back for another visit...If you are a returning customer enjoy your new tools and look forward to another great year with ToolDepot247.com.

Merry Christmas
Toolgal

New to ToolDepot247.com

2011-11-30T10:26:00.001-06:00

Hey Everyone ~~

We have had a few major changes going on at The New Sioux City Iron Company, Tool Depot and ToolDepot247.com. Starting with the addition of a new graphic designer (she likes color which a good addition to the website and flyers). We have added our 5th - YES 5th Tool Depot Location in Spencer, Iowa. It has been a great addition to Spencer (woodworkers) but we are adding products daily - We are also waiting on the vendors to ship us the products we ordered. Thanksgiving put a small wrench into the shipping of products needed.

So what is new with ToolDepot247.com - First off EVERYTHING. We are coming at you with a total new LOOK!!!!

What we looking at for Christmas/End of the Year Promotions?

Milwaukee and DeWalt

Milwaukee M12 Heated Jackets (available in Large, X-Large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large - Red and Camo) - Special Pricing available thru

www.ToolDepot247.com

DeWalt - 20 Volt Max Cordless Tools - We have the 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer Mode and 12 Volt Screwdriver with (2) 20 Volt Max Batteries and (1) 12 Volt Battery with (1) Charger.

Laters
Toolgal

Busy Summer

2011-09-26T20:41:00.008-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have been crazy in Sioux City - from the river flowing the Siouxland Area, working on the new store in Spencer, IA and of course the NEW ITEMS across the board.

Since the summer has now turned into Fall, we have the start of College Football, NFL, Hockey plus new DeWalt 20 Volt Tools, New Woodworking tools (PSI, Woodpeckers, and the additions of Festool to the Sioux City Tool Depot.

First about Spencer, Iowa:

We have all of the shelving put up and are starting to send up transfers with all of the items that we stock from the Sioux City Stores, we are going to have a mixture of The New Sioux City Iron Company and Tool Depot.

We have put up the outdoor signs on the front of the building but we are not open YET!!! I will let you know when the store is open but it is different from Sioux Falls, LeMars and Sioux City - It has more open spaces, a larger Cordless Section and we are changing up the Tool Wall and mixing in the tools with the Accessories.

Second (MY FAVORITE) New Tools:

DeWalt has came out with a WHOLE new program - 20 Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Tool Kits (there are no bare tools available yet but dont worry we will get this taken care of for you). We just placed the order with DeWalt and I am not sure how soon we will be getting these items but they are on their way.

Milwaukee M12 Camo and Red Jackets Kits - We have them in STOCK!!!!! Camo Jackets we have in Stock - Large, X-Large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large, in Red Jackets we have Large, X-Large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large. These are while supplies last because I am not sure how many more I can get more from Milwaukee. :)

So back to Football - I dont follow the NFL or hockey but I LOVE Big 10 Football - Especially Hawkeye Football (dont worry my DeWalt reps, We will not rub in the fact you would rather wear Red hurt too much).

Laters

Toolgal

Crazy Summer Days

2011-07-13T21:33:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

I know that it has been a while since I have been on here to talk about anything. We have gotten in a ton of new items. Some of these new items are because of the flooding going on in the Siouxland Area, others because it makes sense to stock based on the brand etc.

So what is going on here in the Siouxland Area:

First off flood stage is 30 feet and the river has been holding steady at 34.25 to 34.50 feet. That is alot of water in Sioux City. It has messed up the summer around here by having no river to boat on, no biking trail to bike on and it has truely messed up the golf courses along the river. This is a historic flood but not as bad at the Sioux City Flood of 1952 or 1953.

So what new products does the Tool Depot's have in stock?

1) Koshin Semi-Trash Pumps - 2", 3" and 4"
Koshin Trash Pump - 3"

2) Abbort Rubber - 20' Suction Hose and 50' Discharge Hose
We also have the stringers, couplers and adapters - all of the pieces that go with the Pumps

3) We have had Generac Generators for a while now but we added Generac Pressure Washers

4) The coolest thing is DeWalt Hand Tools....We have tape measures, hammers, wrecking bars, knives, chalk reels and chalk, Hacksaw and Saws, and the new Tool Boxes. These are pretty cool....my favorite is the 2 part box the top looks like a sawzall case and the bottom looks like a plumbers tote.

This weekend in Sioux City, we are having a major event - Sioux City Rock n Rods - this event will be awesome....Drag Racing on Water Street, Show n Shine around 400 cars, Free Concerts and Food Vendors (funnel cakes, cotton candy and hot dogs). This is the First Time ever for this event - come 1 come ALL.

We are also working on the new store in Spencer, Iowa....It is the dog days of summer.

Laters

Toolgal

Festool Kapex Miter Saw

2011-05-31T15:53:00.009-05:00

Hey Festool Lovers

After the long holiday weekend, we are back working and getting ready for a hot relaxing summer. So that means I am ready to talk about what we learned about in Omaha, NE and Festool.

Starting with Festool's Kapex Sliding Compound Miter Saw with a selling price of $1300.00 - this thing is awesome!!!

This mitersaw can cut a piece of wood as thin as a piece of paper.

These pictures are the sample I took away from the class.

The kapex has a ton of awesome features, starting with the fact it only weighs 47lbs, which means it is easy to take it to and from the jobsite to work with. Also instead of having to set the saw up in the middle of the room (which means it could be in the way for others that are also working on the project) You can place it up against the wall and still do the compound cuts, because of the forward moving head.

The dust collection on the Kapex is about 91% best in class for efficiency and should be used with a 36mm hose and the Festool CT26E or CT36E Dust Extractor.

So what can this saw cut, that is why people purchase Miter Saws to begin with. It has a 10-1/4" blade with a 30mm arbor but it has the capacity of a 12" miter saw. It can cut a piece of 6-5/8" crown nested 1" thick with a 4-3/4" base with a 50 degree left miter and a 60 degree right miter.

So how is this part of the Festool System?

The Systainer Box #1 (497563) lines up with the base and can be used to hold longer boards with cutting. Also the Kapex is designed to integrate with the Festool Multifuction Tables.

There is a cool accessory that comes with the Kapex. It is the Miter Fast Angle Transfer Device. (494370)

What does this item do?

It copies and transfers angles to the Kapex accurately. The center of cut line if specially coated for alignment using the dual laser system captures inside and outside corners. Aggressive locking mechanism helps to maintain settings.

You can't believe what this item is capable of doing, it is totally awesome!!! So would I purchase this item.........YES, I WOULD. :)

Laters

Toolgal

(Kapex information can be found starting on Page 56 of the Festool Catalog)

Festool

2011-05-17T10:53:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone

I know I am suppose to be writing this blog about the differences in Festool Tools, but this is even better. After many lists on the different items that I would like to bring in, a list for each type of tool, I started noticing a pattern......

We have old tool numbers.

This is awesome news for Everyone that wants to get into Festool System. We are going to close these out and bring in the new items. These tools have not been used but have been hanging up as display units. We have limited quanities on hand of Dust Extractors, Circular Saws and all the other Festool items and it is First Come First Receive.......

Example - CT22 Dust Extractor - 583366 - WAS $454.50 - NOW $ 409.507

- DF500Q Jointer - 574283 - WAS $825.00 - NOW $ 742.50

- Cordless C12 MICD Drill - 564178 - WAS $470.00 - NOW $266.25

Remember these are examples of a just small selection of items that we are closing out. Please let us know if you have any questions. These items are also available in the stores at these prices.

Laters
Toolgal

Festool Rocks and is AWESOME

2011-05-06T20:41:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

After 2 days of training on Festool, not only am I excited about what I saw and learned but excited on why we brought Festool into our Tool Depot stores.

So a little history about Festool. Festool was started in Germany in 1925 by 2 families. One of the same families owns it today with a granddaughter getting ready to take over in the next couple of years. In 1997, Festool was brought to the United States by an importer but in 2000-2001 Festool took it back in house and opened it up the the US Market.

So why would a person want to purchase Festool? There are 7 unique reasons to go with a Festool Tool. Here they are (I LOVE FESTOOL and WHAT I LEARNED IN OMAHA).

1) System Design - Everything works together with Festool, the tools, of course work but don't forget about the accessories and did you ever thing about using the systainer boxes. Trust me I will explain this.

2) Economic Efficiency - Cuts set up time by 73%, I will explain....

3) Service Life - 1st year - Festool pays for shipping both ways if something goes wrong with the tool

2nd and 3rd year - Consumer pays the freight to Festool's repair site in Indinia and Festool pays the freight back to the customer.

If the tools goes into Festool they look over the entire tool to make sure nothing else it wrong with it, that means it is life getting a BRAND new Tool back.

4) Specialization - Festool Tools and accessories are Job Specialized to the jobs they say can do.

5) Innovation of New Tools - They don't just reinvent the wheel, if the Tool does the job it is suppose to do and they can't see how to redo it they don't. ex....Fein Multimaster Tool - they can't see a way to make it better, so they let Fein corner the market. They make a tool better for a certain application where they see needed.

6) Ergonomics - they make tools better for the people that are using them. Like the pressures on a persons wrist, so they are not over stressed.

7) Environment - make the tools safer, like the brake on the Kapex Mitersaw
- keeping work areas cleaner with the Dust Collection

I will post more about what I learned after I process the last two days, I have a TON of information!!!!! We will also be adding items to our Festool Line-up and will be doing demostrations in Sioux City and Sioux Falls!!!! I had a blast in Omaha, with Steve (trainer), the Tool Depot staff and the 14 others in the class. Steve has a ton of knowledge and knows how to relate it for us to share with others.

Laters
Toolgal

P.S. I don't know which tool was my favorite - I think I love them all.

Festool and Elton John

2011-04-30T22:56:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

So what does Festool and Elton John have to do with Tool Depot? First, Elton John is coming to Sioux City for a performance on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 (I will totally post pictures after the concert). Then on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - I head to Omaha with 2 other Tool Depot Dudes for a Festool Training Classes on Thursday and Friday.

So what does this Festool Class hold, I dont really know except they are going to show us the best uses for the tools.

I will keep you upto date on what we will be doing and what we learn - Can't wait to pass it on to you.

Laters
Toolgal

DeWalt 14" Diamond Blade

2011-04-26T21:07:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have received the new DeWalt 14" Diamond Blade, DW8500, this blade is the new technology for the abrasive chopsaw blades. You ask why would I want to change from an abrasive blade to a diamond blade that has a manufacturer advertised price of $249.00 + Free Freight on ToolDepot247.com - well here is your answer.

This 14" Diamond Blade cuts pipe, steel studs, angle iron, rebar and threaded rod. It makes use of the new advanced brazing technology and premium diamond grit lasts more than 100 times the standard chopsaw abrasive blades.

The steel blade core provides the constant cutting depth capacity and stability of a solid core and the exposed diamond matrix allows the blade to cut concrete, plastic, fiberglass, rubber, non-ferrous metals, stainless steel and ferrous metals.

So at $4.95 a chopsaw blade multiplied by 100 wheels - $495.00 - this is just easy math, this blade is awesome and easy to use. It can also be used on any Chopsaw, Milwaukee - MIL6176-20, MIL6180-20, DeWalt - D28715 and Makita - 2414NB.

I hope you enjoy our video, we showed the outside salesmen at The New Sioux City Iron Company/Industrial Tools n Machinery, the new blade in the warehouse. They have a sample of the blade with them, ask them to see it.

This is NOT recommended with the Cold Cut Chopsaws - these run at a faster RPM.

Enjoy Everyone

Toolgal

April Showers

2011-04-16T12:12:00.008-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have had one exciting week, starting last Saturday we had the first series of storms go thru the Siouxland area, not so good was the torando that touched down in Mapleton, Iowa.

Our thoughts and prayers are with that community.

I personally on that scary, beautiful stormy night was in Sgt Bluff with friends playing Ping Pong. Yes, us Iowans still play ping pong for fun. We even have a golden paddle that gets passed on year to year. I was called by my mom about the storm and let everyone know that the sirens were going off and we need to head to the basement. We were all safe.

So the Milwaukee trade-in is over, we turned in our Used, Broken tools that we got from our Customers to the Milwaukee rep and turned in 292 tools - not too shabby!! :)

Here is a picture of the tools in barrels after being counted:

Here is a couple of pictures of the Milwaukee rep's car loaded with the tools:

So what is next for us...

1. We are working on the floors in Spencer, Iowa for the new store

2. The new items are coming in from Milwaukee

Milwaukee 5-3/8" M18 Metal Circular Saw

Milwaukee 3/8" M18 Right Angle Drill with Compact Batteries

3. We will be going down to Omaha for a Festool Work shop the first week of May

4. The DeWalt 12 Volt Trade-in is STILL going on until the end of the month

5. This week we are offering the

MIL2662-22 - Milwaukee M18 1/2" Dr Impact Wrench Kit at $379.00 with free freight

Hope that everyone has a safe and fun weekend - Nascar is also in Talledega on Sunday with KPTH replaying the race from last week tonight at 10:00 pm since we all missed the night race because of the storms in the area.

Laters

Toolgal

Tool Fest 2011 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

2011-03-30T21:18:00.008-05:00

Hey Everyone

So what is going on at Tool Depot? Tool Fest 2011 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this weekend.....

So a small side note as I am known to do....What do the employees of Tool Depot do after a busy weekend having fun at a Tool Fest?

Some go home and hang with the family by watching movies and playing video games. Others go and see Sugarland who was in Sioux City, Saturday, March 19 at the Tyson Event Center. This was just what the doctor ordered....We did have a hard time walking back to the car after the concert, our feet were killing us but we did have some awesome boots on. :)

Last weekend we had another awesome concert in the area, Kenny Chesney. He was in Omaha, Ne at the Qwest Center....Uncle Kracker and Billy Currington was with him and helped him celebrate his birthday. Also had to check on the Tool Guy's car that is in a million pieces!! It is certainly looking good.

Now after a crazy couple of weeks we are ready for another weekend of HOT Deals at Tool Depot. We have gone Tool Crazy!!!

We have the same deals that we had going on in Sioux City and LeMars Iowa but now in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

This is the last time for trade - ins on DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch and Makita - This ends on April 2, 2011. M18 Tool Kits and M18 Combo Kits have a $100.00 trade - in amount. The trade-in must include a 14.4 Volt Tool, 2 Matching battery packs and a charger. Don't forget about the 12 volt DeWalt trade-in that has a $50.00.

Jet Equipment - purchase a Jet/Powermatic Tablesaw and receive a FREE mobile base at the time of purchase.

Makita has a mail-in rebate for a free tool on the 4, 6 and 7 kits (the other kits are listed on the form).

Laters

Toolgal :)

P.S. I love this commercial.

Tool Fest Ads

2011-03-13T20:38:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have been getting ready for Tool Fest 2011:

Sioux City and LeMars, Iowa
March 18 and 19 - during normal store hours

We are advertising on Kool 102.3 and KSUX 105.7, we have 2 different commercials running for the next couple of weeks. We were in the Sioux City Journal - Sunday Opinion Section. We are running a small ad in some of the small newspapers around the area. We are also running a new commercial on KTIV Channel 4, working to get the word out about Tool Fest.

There are alot of deals for Everyone - you dont want to miss it. :)

Laters

Toolgal

Tool Crazy

2011-02-24T05:54:00.005-06:00

Hey Everyone

It has been completely CRAZY lately and I am not talking the NUTS type but we stock those as well, I am talking the TOOL TYPE!!!!!

We have been bringing in alot of new items again - JUST GETTING READY FOR TOOL FEST 2011!!!!

Stanley Bostitch - we are bringing in their new 1/4" and 3/8" PVC/Rubber Hose (we will also have this at a HOT HOT Price for Tool Fest) these hoses are 50' and 100' long.

Stanley 8 gallon Stainless Steel Shop Vac (New for Tool Depot).

Coleman 2 Gallon Hot Dog Oil-Free Compressor

Milwaukee, we are getting in all of the M12 and M18 Propex Expansion Tools (they actually came in yesterday February 23) I have not even had the chance to get it out of the box yet!!!
We also have all of the fittings for these as well.

Bosch new 10" Utility Saw, 12" Glide Miter Saw (there is also a Free Mail-in Rebate for a 12" Pro Blade that starts March 1 thru April 30).

Bosch also have new Router Kits that are suppose to be shipping March 1 - we are bring these in with the fixed base, plunge base and the kit that includes both.

Bosch also created a new Oscillating Electric Sander Kit - there are 2 different kits to choose from, the first kit is in a bag with 21 piece accessories and the second kit is in a case with 33 piece accessories.

Tool Fest 2011 will be March 18 and March 19 in Sioux City and LeMars, Iowa and April 1 and April 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Laters
Toogal

P.S. Dont forget about the trade-in going on with DeWalt 12 Volt and 18 Volt 4, 6 and 9 kits, Bosch 12 Volt and 18 Volt Kits and Milwaukee Trade-in on M18 tools (with Milwaukee Trade-ins M18, V28 and M28 Tools are NOT Accepted.

ToolGal

2011-02-23T14:39:00.000-06:00

ToolGal

2011-02-23T14:37:00.000-06:00

Super Bowl Sunday

2011-02-06T22:34:00.005-06:00

Hey Everyone

It is Sunday, more importantly it is Super Bowl Sunday and the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl 2011. Yes, you probably knew that already but it makes me think about other things going in the world of sports like more important Nascar starts February 20, 2011 and the boyz will be turning left again. I love nascar - especially the sound and the speed of it.

So what is new with Tool Depot?

First - We have a trade in going on with Milwaukee on the M18 Cordless Combo Kits and Tool Kits. Bring in matching Tool, (2) Batteries and a charger - receive $100.00 off the purchase of a new kit. (If you have questions call the store or go in and see them to answer all of your questions.)

Second - There is a DeWalt Trade in going the 12 volt. Questions??? See someone in the store!!!

Third - We have a close out going on Bosch Cordless Tools - these are special inhouse promotions at the Sioux City Tool Depot.

We are also working on Tool Fest 2011!!! Sioux City and LeMars Show will be March 18 and March 19. Sioux Falls, South Dakota Tool Show will be on April 1 and 2nd. There are alot of promotions going and stay turned for additional information to come.

Laters
Toolgal

My week so far.....

2011-01-25T19:04:00.006-06:00

Hey Everyone

I know that it is only Tuesday, January 25, 2011 but this week has been alot of fun so far...I am still sitting at work (yes, it is my favorite time of day....everyone is gone, the phones are not ringing, unless it is a wrong number or North High calling to let me know my child was not at school - dont know anything about that one, just glad we did not have that when I was going to school.) :)

So what has made this week so much fun or interesting in my book. Yesterday, Monday, I spent 1-1/2 hours with Mark Hahn, the radio guy, in a carpeted room (get your minds out of the gutter) recording a radio spot that starts tomorrow, Wednesday, on Kool 99.5 in Sioux City for the next 10 days. It was pretty cool how the whole process goes.

First, he started out doing a voice test, so he could see how loud I was going to be for the recording, making sure I did not talk directly into the mike so it sounded more like someone talking to you in a conversation. Then we did the 1st reading, then I thought to myself as he was playing it back, "Why am I doing this to myself? I sound really really weird."

He then walked me thru it and did another recording, still thinking to myself - "I so should not be doing this."

Then he broke it apart and we did a cut and paste recording (recording one sentence at a time), like you would do in Word, then he switched around and then put it back together. Then we listened to it, I asked him what he thought, I received NO RESPONSE!!!! Then he emailed me the spots and told me to pick one of the two and let him know which one to play.

So you know what I did - I made everyone at work listen to it and received a 50/50 response, some people liked the natural commercial and the others they liked the cut and paste commercial. The only thing my dad could say was why did you not say "Hey Big Boys come down to Tool Depot" in a low 900 number voice. :) LOL - I dont think that is what I want to hear when I am waking up in the morning, not sure about you?

So tonight after listening to the two commercials most of the day, we made the decision....Which one is going to be playing, not able to tell you but listen to Kool 99.5 and you decide if we made the correct choice....

Laters
Toolgal

Happy New Year from ToolDepot247.com

2011-01-03T20:31:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone

I hope that everyone is having a great New Year with the start of 2011 already into Day #3. I don't know where the time goes but at least we are having fun.

So what have we been up too??? I for one have taken on too many jobs but that is nothing new but I love being busy and not getting to everything I am suppose to be getting done.

So to start with this blog - I am going to do a wrap of 2010. We had a great year online/the web and in the stores. We flooded the market with over 600 new Milwaukee Cordless Tools and over 100 DeWalt Tools with the Trade-Ins. We brought in over 200 new items by visiting the True Value Show in Las Vegas.

So what is there to look forward to in 2011, to start with:

Milwaukee - January thru March - there is a $50.00 trade-in on all Test and Measurement Tools. The $50.00 trade-in is on all Pro Competitive Tools.

February thru March - there is a $100.00 trade-in on M18 Cordless Tool kits.

February thru March - there is a mail-in rebate on M12 Tool Kits

Watch back for more details on the Milwaukee Programs that we will be passing on to you.

Keep coming back to keep up with the hot deals ToolDepot247.com and Tool Depot has for you.

Laters
Toolgal :)

Life, Football and Christmas

2010-11-19T10:37:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone

Who would of thought that the last time I was on here was September 3o but I have not been idle. To start with most who know me know I am a huge Hawkeye fan, yes I know the year has not been as great as last year but we can't complain to much. I have made it to Iowa City for most of the games participation. Michigan State - we had awesome seats in section 115, row 7, seat 7 & 8. we slaughter Michigan State 37-6. We also had God in Iowa City (it was Halloween).
Other then that we have been been hanging out and making new friends in Iowa City, college students and others visiting Iowa City, other Hawkeyes or from the opposing teams.

What else has been going on??? Well let me tell you........

1) We have been receiving all of the new products that I purchased at the True Value show in September (Vegas Baby). Who would of thought that I would of purchased that many new items for the stores and we have been having great success with them.

2) We have been getting ready for Christmas with our full page Sioux City Journal Ads (the first one came out November 14) and our Thanksgiving Ad is printed and ready to go. We have some hot deals but I can't tell you about them yet. You will just have to purchase the Sioux City Journal on November 25 to see the hot deals. They are HOT HOT HOT.

We also have been working on the new location.....Spencer, Iowa. Yes it is in the works but will not be opening until Summer 2011. We have the outdoor signs for the building done and the new dock has been completed.

So we are ready for Christmas, the new promotional items have came in, as of today, and tomorrow the Hawkeyes play the Buckeyes. Who is going to win, I am hoping for the Hawks but it all depends on which team shows up to play.

Later and GO HAWKS
Toolgal

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LeMars and Taxes

2010-09-30T19:57:00.020-05:00

Hey Everyone

Everyone loves a good conflict, well I witnessed a good one today between Tool Depot (Toolguy) and the county of Plymouth. This has been going on for a while because the taxes in LeMars has been going up and up on a 15,000 sq ft building. With all of the buildings that Tool Depot operates out of LeMars's building has the most expensive taxes at $9047.00. The new location in Spencer, IA is around $4000.00 and is bigger than LeMars. Sioux City's location is around 20,000 sq ft and the taxes are around $7100.00. Sioux Falls which has a larger population based in Minnehaha county has cheaper taxes. This is all public knowledge if you know how to get into the county assessors offices.

So what did we do today??? This is the exciting part....

The Toolguy called up KMEG 14, they showed up today at Industrial Tools n Machinery at 11:00 am to do an interview, which lasted around an hour.

The next stop was Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Sioux City, with the camera crew and picked up $9000.00 in pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters and dollar bills.

We then went to the Sioux City Tool Depot picked up a couple of 2 wheel carts and a helper. Then on to LeMars, Iowa where we met up with the camera crew and got some more helpers.

Next stop was the Plymouth County Courthouse......Where we had the 2 camera crew, 4 helpers to carry in the money, the Toolguy and me, the Toolgal. We then took the 3, 2 wheel carts, up 2 different flights of stairs and wheeled the money into the treasure's office. The Toolguy was then asked if he could be helped. He handed off his ticket for his taxes and told the helpers to unload the money onto the counter. The guy at the counter looked at Ron and told him he would be right back.

The next thing that happened was funny, Linda, the county treasurer, came out of the back room (probably from her office) and asked if she could help the Toolguy. He said he was there to pay his taxes, she said 3 times, "You would like to pay your taxes with Cash?" He said "Yes."

She then said she would be right back. She came back and had 2 sheriff officers with her, don't forget during this time the camera guys were still shooting the counter with the money on it, the first guy that helped us came with a cart. The sheriff and him loaded up all of the money onto the cart. Next stop First National Bank of LeMars to have the federal boxes opened, the coin broke open to be counted and the dollar bills counted by hand as the machine did not work.

After getting to the courthouse at 1:45 pm, we got done at the bank at 3:30 pm. The best part of the trip to the bank, the Toolguy got 12 cents and 3 Canadian quarters back.

As a treat for being good while I waited we went the Ice Shop for some sundae's and malts!!!

In all we had a GREAT DAY!!!! Check us out at ToolDepot247.com, Facebook - ToolDepot.

Laters
Toolgal :)

Football and New Items!!!

2010-09-16T20:39:00.008-05:00

Hey Everyone ~ It has been a crazy last couple of weeks, especially with the start of the Football Season and getting ready for a buying show in Vegas baby!!! :)

Starting off, I am a huge Hawkeye Fan, I definitely have to say "Go Hawks" especially after last week's game against Iowa State. Yes it was not definitely not something to brag about because there is NO way they are in the same league as the Hawks. This weekend will show what we have going for us and what the future shows for us......

So on to Vegas.......

We left Sioux City on Sunday and headed west on Southwest Airlines and landed in HOT Las Vegas, when I say Hot try 96 degrees hot with the humidity of the midwest. Checked into our hotel on the strip. The hotel was Bally's and the rooms were gorgeous....my room rocked because I faced Paris and had a view of the Eiffel Tower.

So during the show we saw a lot of new products and placed orders for products we already stocked. Some of the new items was an automatic screwdriver that is spring loaded, wood glue from Gorilla Glue, so many new items from Fein Power Tools (small side note: after watching the demonstration that Fein was doing in their booth it really is the BEST ITEM....but only if you are comparing apple's to apple's - they were showing the FMM250QTOP with the quick change adapters against the others that had a starscrew adapters, YES there is a difference. Even Ryan (he was the demonstrator) said he would not use the FMM250START because it does not have the quick change). A few of the other items also include: Schumacher chargers, Generac Inventors, Makita's Tablesaw, cell phone cases that include Leather and Canvas, one was also for women - it had a spot for a Cell Phone, Lipstick, credit cards/ID's and don't forget a mirror. We had a very productive show. I can't wait to see all come in and get it around to all of the stores.

Next I need to share of few of the awesome pictures from Vegas that I took.

Enjoy and keep watching for the new items, I will keep you posted when the new items show up and GO HAWKEYES!!! ;)

Laters
Toolgal

Bristol Race and Tools

2010-08-21T20:35:00.005-05:00

Hey Everyone

We know that Toolguys love Nascar, we know that I so enjoy Nascar, especially when the race is at Bristol (love it!!!). So one thing I am always looking at is what tools the Nascar Crew Guys are using to either fix the cars or to take them apart!!!

So during the Nascar wreck between Jimmy Johnson and Juan Pablo, Jimmy came to his pit box and did anyone see what tools these guys pulled out!!! Dewalt and Milwaukee Nicd Tools, I dont get this, why are they not using the new Lithium-ion Tools or at least Lithium-ion Batteries. They have all the new technology on the car with Motors, Tires, Shocks and they are using old technology to put the cars together.

Here is my recommendation to the Nascar Crews, come to Tool Depot in Sioux City, Ia, LeMars, Ia or Sioux Falls, SD after September 1, 2010 - trade in your old nicd tools for $100.00 towards any M18 combo kits/single tool kits, must have a tool (cordless), (2) batteries and a charger. You will not believe the differences between the old Nicd batteries verus the new Lithium-ion batteries. I have noticed this myself, nicd is more of a chug chug, while the lithium batteries has a smooth run.

I can't make them change their tools but if you want to be the best of the best, you need to have the best tools to make it happen.

Laters
Toolgal

Bosch Days at Tool Depot Store

2010-08-20T10:42:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

Just a quick reminder that we are having BOSCH DAYS, started August 19 thru August 21, 2010. We are offering $10.00 off per $100.00 on all Bosch Tools. There are also awesome Door Busters going on.....

Bosch PS20-2A 12 Volt Pocket Driver with (2) batteries, charger and case is $69.00 - this Tool normally sells for $109.00.

Bosch 1677M 7-1/4" Worm Drive Saw is $99.00 - This is $100.00 off the everyday price!!!!

These deals are only while supplies last!! When I last looked we were down to 3 in each store and the deals only last until Saturday at 4:00pm.

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Toolgal

Cordless Tools

2010-08-10T09:49:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

I was at a friend's wedding a couple of weeks ago and was asked a questions that I get asked alot.

Who has the best tools? This is a trick question because there are alot of cordless tools out there. Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Panasonic, Festool just to name a few that we stock. The major difference in Cordless Tools is their batteries. With the change of technology the batteries are getting lighter so the tools are lighter, just like our cell phones, you don't see kids running around with bag phones like my mom did in the late 80's, early 90's.

So to rephase the question, "Who has the best battery technology out there at the most reasonable price?" I would have to say Milwaukee, yes you can see by the website we are a very red store. My dad is also a Milwaukee Tool Guy and he has not had problems with his tools, I had one of his drills and it stopped drilling so I traded it in and got my own M12 pocket driver.

Milwaukee has done the testing and retesting on the Lithium-ion batteries, not that they did not have problems coming to the market with the V18 series but the new M18 and M12 volt series they have a few batteries issues but they have been standing their products.

Why not DeWalt's Lithium-ion technology? They have not had the tools on the market as long as the milwaukee, they don't have the run time that milwaukee has or the extra features like the battery gauge so you can see what is left on the battery because using it half way through your project and then having to quit because the battery is dead.

DeWalt's nicd technology, everyone knows that these batteries dont have the run time that other nicd batteries have and the reasoning behind it is the following: Milwaukee has a slide on battery so the Positive and the Negative always line up when the battery is in place. DeWalt's Positive and Negative do tend to move around after the battery has been dropped, then you dont get the power and the battery is junk.

If you want the BEST cordless tool/batteries - you need to go to Festool, the german's know how to make cordless tools and their beers!!!

Have a great day (no we dont have a suggestion box)

Laters

Toolgal

We are on Facebook

2010-08-03T10:49:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone -

We have been on facebook for a while now but we are having a bigger push on getting up to 400 friends. Once we hit that 400 friends you will receive special discounts on your purchases!!! We are Tool Depot on facebook.

We have also added new lines to our tool groupings, Grey Pneumatic Sockets and Sets. Right now we are not stocking the individual pieces but we are stocking the sets and the adapters. The adapters have very strong magnetics to hold them together so if you have a 3/4" socket but a 3/8" ratchet you can adapt the socket down to the ratchet you have in stock.

We also added Gear Wrench, Energizer Batteries in Lithium and Alkaline. I don't if anyone has tried the blue energizer batteries but you don't know what you are missing!!! These batteries last a good 4 times longer than the regular aklaline batteries. They only come in 9V, AAA or AA's batteries but these are the ones that most need for remote controls, camera's and milwaukee's test and measurement tools.

Watch for updates on Facebook and online!!
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Toolgal

HOT HOT DEAL on Milwaukee Reconditioned Tools

2010-06-16T21:58:00.006-05:00

Hey Everyone,

We have the HOTTEST DEALS going on at http://www.tooldepot247.com/, Milwaukee has sold to us a bunch of Reconditioned Tools (reconditioned tools are tools that were sold to a Home Depot or Lowes or other distributors and they could not sell them, so they sent them back to the vendor and they are now called Reconditioned Tools. These tools have been looked over by a specialist from that vendor (aka Milwaukee) and have the same Manufacturer's warranty as NEW). These have a Full 1 Year Warranty!!!

Milwaukee has sold us the following items:

M18 Compact Drill Driver that includes (2) M18 Compact Batteries, Charger and Red Impact Resistant Case - $124.95

Milwaukee M18 4pc Combo Kit that includes the 2602-20 Drill Driver with Hammer Mode, Sawzall, Circular Saw - (2) M18 Batteries, Charger and Bag - $ 319.99

There are other awesome Recon tools that we have available. Give us a call if you have any questions aout these tools or other items you might be looking for.

Laters

Toolgal

ToolGal: New Front Page

2010-06-02T22:23:00.000-05:00

ToolGal: New Front Page

New Front Page

2010-06-02T22:03:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone!!!

We have been busy at www.ToolDepot247.com for the past couple of weeks changing up the front page to make it more manageable. We have more changes coming so please keep stopping back to view what we are up too. While you are at it join the newletter, we will be sending out emails with HOT HOT Deals on Tuesday and Thursday's. These deals you don't want to miss!!!

The first HOT Deal is the Bosch Reconditioned 12 Volt Multi-X Cutting Kit. This tool is cordless (the only one like it on the market) and comes with extra accessories for $144.00 while supplies last with the same warranty as NEW!!! Brand new this tool is $179.00 that is a huge savings.

Remember we are working on making the site better, keep checking us out!!!

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Toolgal

Website

2010-05-10T11:28:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have been busy getting ready for spring, we just purchased 50 pieces of Senco Roofing Nailers at a reasonable price. Normally we would sell it for $279 and now it will be round $239 for SPRING. We are also bringing in the right price on 1-1/4" Coil Roofing Nails - 22.95 ea or $20.95 for a pallet of 48 pieces.

We have hot deals on Knives, Blades, 10" Saw Blades from Bosch, Freud and CMT USA, Dont forget the trade in going on Milwaukee Tool Pouches. (This is an instore promotion only.)

If you want to join our ToolDepot247.com email list - Just send a message to General@ToolDepot247.com.

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Toolgal

Pictures

2010-04-20T22:49:00.011-05:00

Saturday at the Races! Bright 80 degrees in Bristol, TN.

Dale Jr Saturday during Practice....If my camera would of been clear, it would of been like him looking right at me!!! SMILE!!!

I think this car is going the wrong way - Saturday's accident on turn #2.
Sunday before the Race!!

Down in the pits

Giant Shopping Cart with a Motor???

Say hello to Jimmy Johnson walking up the track after the Racer Meeting.

Carl Edward

Watching the cars on Sunday off of turn #4.

Goodbye Bristol, TN - You gave my mom and I a great weekend!!!!

Even the cars are off and Gone to the next race!!!

Laters
Toolgal

Bristol, TN - Nascar

2010-03-30T22:26:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone:

I told you I would share pictures and what took place at the Nascar Race in Bristol, TN!!!! First off I need to Thank, Tool Depot's Irwin rep, Sean, he rocks!!! He gave us 2 tickets, 1 hotel room for 3 nights and Pit Passes (sad I did not get to see Dale Jr up close and personal but I did get some great pictures).

We took off Friday, March 19, 2010 from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had a two hour lay over in Chicago, Il and landed in Knoxville, TN. Once we got to Knoxville, TN - we had a 2 hour drive to Bristol, TN. We only got lost once but it was my fault (at least 1/2 of it) the road was not clearly marked to get to Bristol (I also did not know that Bristol is actually in Tennesse and in Virginia - just a cool fact if you did not know that).

Once we got to Bristol, we checked into the hotel, got settled and headed over to Outback, yes we have one of these in Sioux City, Iowa but this town only had national chains so we made the best of what it had to offer. After having a wonderful drink and eating a thick juicy steak, we headed back to the hotel and wandered into the bar to see what was going on. They were playing 80's music that made you want to dance (or in my case chair dancing!!!) We (my mom and I) were the minority in the bar (surprise surprise - Nascar fans are normally Male) and we sat at a table and had another drink to relax after a long day of traveling and talk with others that were around us. One couple was from Virginia and has season tickets (they said that Dover was their favorite and she also was a HUGE Dale Jr Fan). We also met Darren and Greg from Southeastern Missouri - they wanted to go swimming, more about these two as they were always in some kind of trouble but made the trip something not to be forgotten. There was also this guy that would not leave me alone but was supposely a great cook and had 3 sisters, his name was (this is what he told us) John Christopher.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, we get up around 9:00 am (after the alarm went off at 6:30 am - sounded like a fire alarm during elementry school) got ready and headed down for a quick bite and then off to the race!!!!! I was so excited I think I drove my mother nuts with the chatter!!!
We drove straight to the track and started looking for a place to park and ended up parking in a field for $20.00 a day (not bad since on the other side it was $30.00 and had bigger hills to walk up). Bristol Race Track is set on top of a huge hill is the only way to explain it - see the picture below(I will add later). We walked all around and looked at all of the trailers full of t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, coolers, cars and stuff!!! I purchased a couple of shirts and we hopped on a tractor/taxi service and received a ride to the top of the track and around. At the back of the track we decided to get off the free taxi service and walked over to the Irwin Booth, saw the Speed Channel's booth and the Amp car. While we were standing there they (amp people) let this guy and gal get into the car and do a burn out!!! That was pretty freaking cool - they went around 3 times and when the guy got out he was jumping up and down, grabbing the guy on the stage and was yelling and screaming like a crazy person. It was pretty freaking awesome!!! Well I am going to be getting to the cool stuff so I am going to quit and write again tomorrow about Saturday's practice for the Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Race and the All-Star Race. Talk to you all tomorrow. Toolgal

Slacking!!! Racing and Tool Shows!!!

2010-03-23T22:40:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I know, I know - I have been totally slacking for the last 3 months but nothing truely interesting has been going on. Now I have news and it is time to be sharing it with you.

We are celebrating the 1st year anniversary Tool Fest in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this weekend, March 26 and March 27, 2010. There are so many deals going on that I dont know where to begin!!!

First - There are trade-ins on Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch and Makita 18 Volt Cordless Power Tools.
Milwaukee has a $100.00 trade in on 18 Volt Cordless Tools but you have to bring in a Major Brand Power Tool 18 Volt, Battery and Charger. Expires at the end of May 2010.

DeWalt has a $100.00 trade in but any volt but needs to bring a Major Brand Power Tool, Battery and Charger. Expires at the end of March 2010

Makita has a $50.00 trade-in on select tools but they have a mail-in Rebate for free accessory kit or tools. Expires at the end of the Sioux Falls Tool show March 27, 2010.

Bosch has a $100.00 trade-in on all Cordless Tools, just bring in a Major Brand Power Tool, Battery and Charger. Expires at the end of April 2010.

These deals are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You dont want to miss them.

With the Delta Unisaw, when it is purchased you receive a Free Mobile Base (valued at $250.00), $100.00 mail-in rebate from Delta International and $10.00 off per $100.00 on the days of the show.

There are more deals to be talked about but not enough time to tell you about all of them.

Prices are good in ALL Locations, Sioux City, Iowa and LeMars, Iowa - there will not be any manufacture reps at these locations. They will only be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Last but not least, I just got back from Bristol, Tn for the Nascar Race and I will totally be sharing all of the pictures from this race. I do need to Thank the Irwin Reps for sending me and my mom (the main ToolGal) to the race and the pit passes before Sunday's race.

Keep reading and I will keep posting!!!!
Laters
Toolgal

Store Closings

2009-12-25T18:50:00.003-06:00

Merry Christmas (Happy Holidays)

All Tool Depot locations will be closed on Saturday, December 26, 2009 due to the weather conditions. Sorry for any inconviences.

We will be reopening on Monday, December 28, 2009 at normal store hours.

ToolGal

Facebook

2009-11-23T23:33:00.004-06:00

Hey Everyone

We have been busy at ToolDepot247.com, first off we now offer free shipping on select items, like the Milwaukee MIL48-32-4401 29pc Impact Ready Set.

So you curious about what else we are doing!!! We now have a Tool Depot up on Facebook, to make it easier for you to keep up with what we are doing at ToolDepot247.com and at the stores.
Become our friend by searching for Tool Depot!!!!

Look us up and become our friend.

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Toolgal

Free Shipping!!!!

2009-11-19T16:39:00.004-06:00

Hey Everyone!!!

If you are looking to start your Christmas Shopping, I have the item for you with Free Shipping and if you don't live in Iowa (NO TAX)

So what is this item I am talking about but the

NEW

Milwaukee Shockwave Driver 29 piece Bit Set - MIL48-32-4401

FREE SHIPPING! Geometric design provides the shock absorption. Proprietary steel and heat treat process for maximum strength and durability. Forged tips for maximum grip. Includes: Phillips bits: 1'' (1) P1, (7) P2, (2) P3 and 2'' Power (2) P2, (1) P3; Square bits: 1'': (1) SQ1, (4) SQ2, (1) SQ3 and 2'' Power (2) SQ2; Torx bits: 1'' (1) T15, (1) T20, (1) T25 and 2'' Power (1) T25; Magnetic nut drivers: (1) 1 4'' red, (1) 5 16'' amber, (1) 3 8'' blue; (1) magnetic bit holder, (1) case with bulk storage container.

Price: $18.95 each + FREE SHIPPING (web only)

This is an AWESOME deal you don't want to miss!!!

This is just 1 more new item that we are carrying in all of our locations and available on the web.

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Toolgal

New Items at Tool Depot

2009-11-17T22:52:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone

There has been alot going on at Tool Depot and The New Sioux City Iron Company...There are so many new items I dont know where to begin.....

Ok I think I figured it out:

Milwaukee - We all bleed red at Tool Depot and ToolDepot247.com

Milwaukee Bandsaws, we are in stock with the new Compact Bandsaws, electric and M18 Cordless. There is a awesome mail-in rebate going on with bandsaws right now.

Purchase a Mil6242-6 and mail-in for a NEW Milwaukee Shockwave 29pc Driver Bit Set (worth about $20.00) or a 15pc Milwaukee Thunderbolt Black Oxide Drill Bit Set.

Purchase a M18 Cordless Bandsaw (MIL2629-22) for a mail-in rebate for a M18 Cordless work light (mil49-24-0171) or a M18 1/4" Dr Hex Impact Driver with Bare Tool (This is so what I would get if I purchased the cordless bandsaw

We also got a HUGE special deal on the Deep Cut Bandsaws, the MIL6232-6 (not everyone has this) and the MIL6232-6N - Mail-in Rebate and receive a FREE a 4-1/2" 12.0 amp small angle grinder. We have around 40 of these left - If you like the old Deep Cut PortaBand we have them and they are ready to be sold!!!

YOU dont want to miss this Deal.

For more new items, stay tuned!!!
Laters
ToolGal

More on the Race...

2009-10-04T20:54:00.011-05:00

Well Everyone

They are back from the races...the times are in and so are the pictures. They met alot of interesting people with the different back ground from all around North America. The closest people that they met was from Wakefield, Ne and are a customer of The New Sioux City Iron Company and Tool Depot. They also met others from Hawaii, Canada (running from the Mounties - I dont have all of the information on that one but he sounded pretty cool) and from California (they helped get their bags from Ely to Vegas). They had a great time and I am here to share more pictures from their trip.

This was at the Football field in Ely, they were judging the cars and the final walk thru for everyone to see the different cars that were going for a race.The car below has a wrap on it - it is pretty cool.Above is the Nascar Army Car - here is it crossing the starting line before the race.
Below is my favorite car!!!

I was just informed that all of the times have been updated on Silver State Classics.

On their way back from Vegas, they ended up taking an extra day and spent it in the Grand Canyon. They were driving back from Ely, earlier in the week they had be take the National Parks Lodge book from their house, so I picked the lodge that they stayed at so basically they did my vacation. At least they had a great time and from the pictures of the canyon are really awesome.

Next blog we will talk about the new products we are bringing in from Milwaukee.

Stay Tune

Laters

Toolgal

The Results to the BIG RACE!!!

2009-09-21T21:23:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

So are you wondering how everything turned out in Nevada at the Silver State Classic Challenge?

We in the 105 class the BIG Guy placed 3rd!!!! (Which totally means he has a Lead Foot and from now on he can't be telling me to be slowing down), his average speed was 104.9827 that is just plain awesome for speed, . As for being a Rookie in the race he was totally in 1st place!!!

They ended up receiving silver platters, as soon as they pass them on I will post them for all to see.

Tonight they are staying at the South Edge of the Grand Canyon and they called me to tell me what a great pick for a vacation it was (it is my location of choice) they are also staying in the honeymoon suite. Should of renewed their vows in Vegas with Elvis. Would of been pretty cool to me.

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Toolgal :-)~

Silver State Classics Challenge Part 2.....

2009-09-19T10:37:00.017-05:00

Hey Everyone:

Keeping up with what is going on in Nevada and the Silver State Classic Challenge.....

First off the Big Guy and Kathy have past inspection from the car to their helmets!!! So they are READY TO RACE!!!!!! The Big Guy will be racing at an Average speed of 105 and can't go over 124 mph. (SOUNDS LIKE ALOT OF FUN TO ME). At this average speed it will take them 51.4268 to go 90 miles. That is pretty cool!!!

That guy in the red shirt is the Big Guy promoting his milwaukee status to the people of Nevada!!!

So you might also be wondering what types of cars are in the Silver State Classic Challenge (I did not know so I asked and I did receive some pretty awesome looking cars!!!) So they take most of the cars on a parade thru the downtown area and if there is room in the car the Boy Scott's are allowed to ride in the cars during the parade.

There are porshes, vipers, mustangs, chargers and of course the Big Guys favorite Vette's....

My favorite is of course the Silver Mustang - there is just something about this car that makes me want to hop in and go for a drive!!!

The sponsors for the race are K & N Air Filters, Optium Batteries and Royal Purple Lubricants. Which everyone in the race puts the stickers on their cars for the race.

They have met a few people from around the area, Wakefieild, Ne, Moline, Il and Lincoln, Ne. As for today, Kathy is heading for a mandatory race meeting for the Navigator and the Big Guy is headed over to the football stadium for the car to be judged before racing begins.

Hope you enjoyed seeing what else is going on at ToolDepot247.com, I will keep you posted on the race outcome sometime tomorrow.

Laters

Toolgal :-)~

Not about Tools but deals with ToolDepot247.com - interest story

2009-09-17T11:45:00.013-05:00

Hey Everyone

Normally I get on here and talk about the different types of tools that are coming out or new products we are stocking. Well today we are going to talk about something a bit different (Not Julie and Julia different but Car DIFFERENT)!!!!!!!!!!!!

This weekend in Nevada there is a Car Race called the "Silver Classics", which take place out by Las Vegas (hello lights). The Big ToolGuy and his wife are out there getting ready to go for a ride. Click on the link below to see the route on 318 and what it takes to enter.

http://www.sscc.us/ - Silver State Classic Challenge

Before they could leave for the BIG Race, the Tool Guy first had to get the car. Then this summer he did the following, put in a specialized RollBar, 5 pt seatbelts, specialty placed fire extingusher, purchase 2 stopwatches and set up the GPS, then they were off.

After all of the inside items done he did some specialty stickers on the outside:

on the windshield in red is: http://www.tooldepot247.com/

Both side panels is:

Sioux City Iron Co, Milwaukee
Tool Depot w/wrench (which was designed by Maurer Sign - new company in Sioux City)

Sioux City, IA - LeMars, Ia - Sioux Falls, SD

They left on Monday, September 14th on 77 down to Lincoln, Nebraska, across Nebraska on 80 into Colorado to 76 to 77 and down 15 to Vegas.

The big Guy is at Driving School to find out the speed he can travel during the race on Sunday. His wife, Kathy, will be attending Navigator school to help the Big Guy win the race.

There are a bunch of different rules that they have to follow:

First time drivers have to go to driving school and can't drive over 124 mph - the big Guy is at Driving School this morning and then will be hanging out in Vegas until they caravan to Ely, Nevada. That is all I know for now - I will keep you posted on the trip during the meantime.

Here are some pictures that we took before they left on there trip:

Laters

Toolgal

So Long but Alot has been going on.........

2009-09-10T21:54:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

Been a lot time but we have been very very busy with different things going on:

1) In the past month we have been really work on the website
For starters we have started up an Ebay Store - ToolDepot247
we have been placing alot of overstock and discontinued items.

Some of the items are Panasonic Sawzalls, Impacts, Milwaukee Drills and other like items.
We are also putting items on there that are the Employees, we have sold Arnold Palmer Golf Balls from 1954, China Dishes from 1954 (personally it is not my taste but could be someone's ~ check it out!!!) We are selling the boss's Bosch Toys, cordless drill, circular saw and chain saw. There might be something you are looking for and just another avenue just purchase from ToolDepot247.com, ToolDepot247 (ebay) or one of the 3 stores avaiable to you.

2) Milwaukee has been busy coming out with new products:
M12 3/8" Drill that also has (2) M12 Batteries - this drill is SO AWESOME!!!
M12 Stud Finers, Heat Guns

3) We also just got back from the Orgill Buying Show - we also got a lot of neat new toys - my favorite new tools that I got to purchase was the Gorilla Grip - if you are in the store the video will start playing this weekend. (side note ~ but the reason that I had to purchase this item was it totally reminded me of the typical tool guy - you all know the type - the Guy on the corner whistling at the hot girl) You will have to see it to believe it.

I hope everyone had a great summer!!! I have been busy with all of the new toys (tools) coming out and can't wait to see everyone in the store.

The ToolGal's are everywhere!!!
See Ya Soon
Toolgal :-)~

What is new at Tool Depot.

2009-07-15T10:57:00.002-05:00

We have alot of new things going on at Tool Depot247.com and Tool Depot Sioux City, Tool Depot LeMars and Tool Depot Sioux Falls.

First off we are getting ready for Bosch Days at Tool Depot Sioux City, LeMars and Sioux Falls. This will be taking place on July 29 thru August 1st. We will be having HOT DEALS on Bosch Diamond Blades, Bosch Hammer Drills and Bosch Cordless.

Second Tool Doktor Sioux Falls is now up and running. If you know Mike at the old Excel Tool Repair - he is now over at Tool Depot Sioux Falls, he comes to us with 13 years experience from Makita Service Center out of Omaha, Ne and 2 years experience in Sioux Falls. We welcome Mike, he is a great addition to the Sioux Falls Store. We are the warranty center on Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Hitachi, Senco, Jet Equipment, Metabo, Rol-Air, Bosch, Stanley Bostitch, and Sioux Tools.

Third - if you have not checked out the website lately we have been busy filling it up. We now have around 8000 items on the website everything from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Delta, Porter Cable, Marshalltown Concrete and also more of the small specialty woodworking items that we carry inside the stores.

Keep a look out and email us if there is anything you can't find and are looking for on the website, we are continueing to add to it daily.

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Toolgal

DeWalt Days in Sioux City, LeMars and Sioux Falls

2009-06-08T21:28:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone

It is time to remind everyone about what is going on this weekend, June 11, 12 and 13th - we are having DeWalt Days in Sioux City, LeMars and Sioux Falls. We are having some great deals on the DeWalt Track Saw with a Free 46" Track and Connector for $499.00. DeWalt is also giving away a Free 18 Volt Battery with any DeWalt Cordless 18 Volt Impact Driver.

We are also promoting a DeWalt 18 Volt 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer mode with an additionals Drill with Hammer Mode for $299.00.

Just a small side note that the DeWalt Show Car (Nascar) will be in Sioux Falls only on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you are in the area stop in and see the car, see the hot deals going on in the store!!!

Check out our ad's in the Sioux City Journal (we had one on Sunday, June 7 and in the upcoming week) or give us a call and we can give you any other information you might be looking for.

Laters

ToolGal

Tool Depot 24/7 Website

2009-05-27T21:09:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

This has been a crazy time with us at Tool Depot in Sioux City, LeMars and Sioux Falls - we have hardly been able to keep up with what is going on!!!! I have awesome news concerning the website!!!! We are loading the site!!!!

We have now loaded Fein Power Tools, Kreg Jig Tool, Ridgid Tools (pipe wrenches, dies and stands) and are fixing the items that we have on the website.

If there is something that you are looking for and you know we have it in the store it is just a matter of time until we have it on the site.

Keep watching!!!
Laters
ToolGal

Tool Depot 10 Year Anniversary in Sioux City

2009-03-21T09:08:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

Today is the day - we are celebrating 10 Years in Sioux City and 5 Years in LeMars, Iowa. This is an awesome day to come in and see what we are promoting.

We have Delta, Porter Cable and DeWalt - $10.00 off per $100.00 (all rebates are after tax). We have specials on Milwaukee - the Milwaukee M18 - MIL2691-22 now is $199.99 (why is this a good deal - last week it was $299.99)

Stanley Bostitch rep is here and is also offering $10.00 off per $100.00 (all rebates are after tax).

CST Berger and Bosch - are here in the and Bosch is offering $10.00 off per $100.00 (all rebates are after tax).

We open today in Sioux City, Sioux Falls and LeMars - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Hope to see all of you at one of the stores.
ToolGal

New Lower Prices on Milwaukee

2009-03-10T15:35:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

I am just informed that we have new lower pricing on Milwaukee Portable Bandsaws, Milwaukee Pocket Drivers and Milwaukee 14.4 Volt Drills.

On the Milwaukee Portable Bandsaws the old sell price was $259.00 - the new sell price is $239.00 - this is a rock'in Sale Price!!!

Milwaukee Pocket Driver did not go down much but was $115.95 and now is $114.95.

Milwaukee 14.4 Volt Nicd Drills - we have a ton of them that we need to sell thru. The 14.4 Volt Drill Driver with Free Flashlight we are selling for $129.99 usually $149.00. The Drill Driver with Hammer Mode we are normally selling for $184.00 is now $149.00. These prices are HOT HOT HOT!!!

Milwaukee V18 Lithium-ion Drill Driver with Hammer Mode also comes with a FREE 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, 2 Batteries and a Charger - we are now selling it for $239.00 was $269.00 - these prices are hot you dont want to miss out.

If you have questions please call in, we have the staff to answer any of your questions.
Laters
ToolGal

Tool Fest in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

2009-03-06T14:36:00.007-06:00

Hey Everyone

We are having a blast at Tool Depot Sioux Falls - we are selling selling, we still have a couple of the unisaw left in the company, we have the Milwaukee Reps, DeWalt - Porter Cable - Delta, Makita, Stanley Bostitch, CMT USA, Bosch, CST Berger, Festool, Jet, Irwin, Wing Ladder and IR Tools/Compressors. We have deals so deep you would have to go home sleep about to make sure you are not missing out of these hot deals!!!

We have the new Delta Unisaw Re-Invented!!!
We have our vendor Reps showing off their hot products!! We also have the Sherrif's in town making the hottest deals in TOWN!!!

We have DeWalt showing off their new tools!!!

Hope to see all of you here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota - March 6 and 7 - Tool Fest Grand Opening in Sioux Falls!!!!

Laters
Toolgal

Grand Opening in Sioux Falls

2009-02-28T09:42:00.002-06:00

Hey Everyone

This upcoming weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is our Grand Opening Tool Fest. We have manufacture's reps coming in from the factory, instant rebates off of most major brands and of course we will be signing up people for give away's.

The show date is Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You dont want to miss out on Tool Crazy Central!!

Hope to see you all there.
Laters
Toolgal

Hey Stanley

2009-02-23T11:16:00.002-06:00

Well we have shot a couple of new commercials for our upcoming Tool Shows and we all like to have a bit of fun during them, so here was a bit of our fun....

Dont forget we are having our Grand Opening Tool Fest - Sioux Falls on March 6 and March 7 at 2715 E 10th St Sioux Falls, SD....You dont want to miss this event!!!

Laters
Toolgal

Tool Depot Milwaukee Days

2009-02-17T20:46:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone

We have so much going on I dont know how to keep up with telling everyone!!! First off Sioux Falls Tool Depot is having MILWAUKEE DAYS tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18 at the store. So what will be going on!!!

The first time that Milwaukee has offered $10.00 off per $100.00 on the entire line, also 10% off on Milwaukee Accessories. Remember this is tomorrow only at the Sioux Falls location only.

We will also have the Milwaukee Rep in the store to help you with any questions you might have.

Store location is:
Tool Depot
2715 E 10th St
Sioux Falls, SD
605-334-9700

Laters
Toolgal

ToolGuy with a Toolgal Hammer

2009-01-20T21:23:00.006-06:00

Well Everyone -

The one man (The Toolguy) has been telling me that our Toolgal Hammers are just plain waste of time but today ended up having to use a Toolgal Hammer. I have the pictures to prove it. I know it is GREAT!!!!

So what is the Toolguy doing - he was fixing the antique filing cabinets in the office. One of the brass holders fell off and he need a hammer so I gave him one.

I also know of another man in town that I will call the "Italian Stallion" that stole his wife's Christmas gift, Toolgal Hammer with Leopard and Hot Pink all blinged up, to use it before she got to make sure it worked correctly.

If you are looking for a Blinged up Hammer, they are available at all of the Tool Depot Stores and will be on the site soon!!!

Write at you later
Toolgal
:-)

Biesemeyer Fence - Unisaw Reinvented Part 2

2009-01-12T19:34:00.009-06:00

Hey Everyone

Continuing on with our trip through the plant, my favorite part was seeing how they build the Biesemeyer Fence (remember these are handmade in Jackson, TN). The Biesemeyer T-Square saw fence system comes with every Unisaw. The fence has a three point locking system that ensures the fence is precisely parallel to the blade and provides a clean cut accurate to 1/64" of an inch.

The 9-ply fence faces are manufactured to unmatched tolerances. They take additional steps in milling the wood faces to be parallel to the tubing. A durable layer of heavy-duty laminate is added to reduce friction, the improvements are also include a cam front lock lever withcurved edge so the snap of the positive lock can be felt. There is a strong magnet in the cam that keeps the handle in an upright position when the fence is not in use. Cradles located on the table board legs store the fence in a convenient location for quick access. The table board is available in both 36" and 52".

All of the fences are handmade and tested before they leave the plant to ensure the accuracy for the perfect continuous cut.

The Biesemeyer Outfeed table is designed with a completely with 14-ga steel so the table stays truer longer. The legs are interconnected for added strength. There is also an additional 4' x 44" workspace for the shop.

There is also a new feature that many are not talking about - How about the new Premium Woodworking Blades...Delta is coming out with a new line of 10" Circular Saw Blades ~ These will be released after the Unisaw's are released. They are including a 10" 50T Wood Saw Blade with the purchase of the Saw.

The Unisaw with Biesemeyer Fence is Mapped (Manufactures Advertised Purchase Price) is $2995.00.

This saw is pretty impressing ~ keep a look out for more information.

Laters

Toolgal

**The information for the blog came from Delta Unisaw - 92-392B**

New Delta UniSaw

2009-01-09T20:25:00.006-06:00

Hey Everyone

Well we at Tool Depot and Tool Depot247.com have been busy with new products that our vendors are bring out this year. To start off with we (the Toolguy and I) were invited to Jackson, TN to see the Porter Cable/Delta Warehouse. This was an awesome event for us to go too. We saw the NEW Delta UniSaw that was Re-Invented!!!!

A bit of history about the Unisaw - The first Unisaw turned the industry upside down in 1938 with the first 10" Tilting arbor saw. This saw was the choice for woodworkers, furniture makers and cabinet installers.

So why did Delta feel that it was time to upgrade the Unisaw?

Why ~ that is kind of an easy question to answer, the Tablesaw is the starting focal point to a woodworker's workshop, the tablesaw is the most important part of the workshop. More important than the bandsaw, planer, scroll saw or the jointer (all of these are important but to create the best product you need to start with the best cut you can).

The new Unisaw is pretty awesome, the saw is 99.5% made in the United States with a single-cast Trunnion System while the previous saw had a 3 piece Trunnion. So what does this mean for You the consumer, Enhanced Vibration Control, Dual Front Cranks, Continuous Smooth Operation and Dependable Accuracy.

One of the biggest changes from the older Unisaw to the newer Unisaw is the SURE-LOCK dual front cranks. With the relocation of the blade height and bevel cranks to the front of the saw you can operate the saw with ease. Plus twist the center of either crank to engage the SURE-LOCK cranks to elimate errors that can be caused if the cranks are hit or bumped out of alignment.

They also added the new Precision bevel gauge that is easy to read and accurate to 1/4 degree. If the gauge ever falls out of alignment, there is a very easy fix ~ grab an allen wrench to fine-tune the blade bevel which means no more fumbling around in the cabinet for adjustments.

I think the coolest part of the new Unisaw is the cabinet construction that is Domestically-made with heavy gauged shet meal that is rock-solid and has unmatched stability. There is also more Work Surface Area, they increased the area from the front of the blade to the front of the saw to 15" for greater control. The space behind the blade is also wider and deeper for increased stability when running larger pieces of wood through the saw.

Now about the Power!!! The Unisaw now comes with a User-Requested Marathon Motor, which is an American Motor Manufacture that has a proven track record in both industrial and woodworking applications. The motor will be available in 3 & 5 HP configurations.

There is now a Larger Throat Plate Opening and Arbor Lock. A Robust on/off switch. The multi-directional off switch can be activated from any angle making it easier and aafer to use.

How about storage for your Unisaw so you can find the accessories for your Unisaw? They got that handled as well with a storage drawer that has 5 slots to saw blades. Cool, well there is more ~ It can also hold 2 riving knives, an arbor nut flange, the entire rise and fall split guard assembly, push stick, arbor wrench & throat plate. The new Unisaw comes with 1 drawer but you can purchase more drawers to be added to Unisaw. They also added a built-in storage for the BIESEMEYER fence and for the deluxe miter gauge directly on the body of the saw.

You probably are wondering about Dust Extraction ~ The new design captures dust from beneath the blade and from the bottom of the cabinet at the same time. The new dust shroud directly below the blade and the tightly sealed cabinet interior.

So if you have a tablesaw now do you use the Guard on the saw. I am guessing not but you will use the NEW Tool-Free Split Guard Design. This system has atrue rise-and-fall riving knife that incorporates components that can be easily added or removed depending on the application.

Well there is more to the New Delta Unisaw Reinvented and it is the best part ~ The BIESEMEYER fence!!!

Remember Tool Depot Sioux City and Sioux Falls is open on Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and in LeMars from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Saws are not to be released until end of March begining of April but I will keep you posted on all of it.

Remember check back later tomorrow and we will talk more about the BIESEMEYER fence and the improvements made from the old to the new.

Laters
Toolgal

**The information for the blog came from Delta Unisaw - 92-392B**

HOT DEALS!!!!

2008-12-08T21:35:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone ~ Want to know what is going on at Tool Depot ~ of course you do or you would not be reading this BLOG!!!

Well here is a preview to come for sales at Tool Depot in Sioux City, LeMars, and of course Sioux Falls

Deal #1

Purchase any DeWalt 18 Volt Tool Kit - Example would be the 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer Mode and we (Tool Depot) will throw in a Free 18 Volt XRP Battery

If you think that is a good deal keep reading:

Deal #2

Purchase any DeWalt 18 Volt 2pc Combo Kit or Larger and receive a Free DeWalt Bare Tool and a Free 3rd 18 Volt battery that is upto a $225 value.

We are also going to be giving $10.00 off per $100.0 on Porter Cable and Delta Tools

We also have special prices still going on Milwaukee and now are stocking Makita Bare Tools and can create your own combo kit!!!

Keep reading and I will keep writing.
Laters
Toolgal

Black Friday/Saturday

2008-11-28T08:42:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone

Well I know this is short notice for all of you that follow the ToolGal Blog but we are having a Tool Sale at all of the Tool Depots, Sioux City - LeMars - Sioux Falls - So if you are looking to start off your weekend right Stop and see us at the Tool Depot!!!

We are doing $10.00 off per $100.00 on DeWalt, Delta and Porter Cable. Which means if you are purchasing the DeWalt 9 Kit which is on sell for $999.00 you will receive $100.00 off the total (all rebates are after tax ~ Uncle Sam wants his percent before anyone else!!!)

We have the DeWalt 1/4" Hex Driver with 2 Nicd batteries for $209.00 after a $20.00 Rebate!!!

If you are looking for the Milwaukee V28 4 pack Combo Kit, on sell for $659.00 plus a Free 1/2" Impact Wrench bare tool!!!! This is only while Supplies last on the 1/2" Impact Wrench this is a $200.00 Value

We also have the new Worksharp Sharpeners in Stock. These are pretty cool, they will sharpen chisels and other items that you would normally have to take somewhere else to get a good sharpen on them.

We have the new Bosch Multi-X and they are going fast - I am out in Sioux Falls (I have more coming in just not here yet) 1 ~ in Sioux City but 2 ~ in LeMars!!!! This is pretty awesome - the head on them are the same as the old Fein Sanders which means if you own the MSXE Kits from Fein you can now purchase the Bosch Accessories for them - We have all of them in stock and ready to go!!!

Just to wrap this up - we are getting busy in Sioux Falls - Hope to see you at one of the stores!!!!

All of the rebates are this weekend only!! Just to help you get ready for Christmas!!!

$10.00 per $100.00 on DeWalt, Porter Cable and Delta, some items do have Double Rebates on them but I can't share everything on here so you need to check out what is going on at the Stores in Sioux City, LeMars and NOW OPEN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!!!

Laters
Toogal
:-)~

New Wing Ladder

2008-11-11T22:06:00.004-06:00

Hey Everyone ~ There has been so much going on lately, one of the main things that stick out in my mind is there is one thing. It is the new Revolution XE wing ladder, this ladder is so light. It is made out of aircraft aluminum which means it is heavy duty but light. This ladder is also made in the United States and not in China and is trademarked, so it can't be copied or duplicated.

The Sioux Falls Store is open for business, we are still working on getting the quantities up to the store but we totally have the depth that most people dont see up there. We also have the "Toolgal" Hammers in Sioux Falls, so if you are looking for a unique item to give your Toolgal we have it available.

More to come soon from Bosch and Milwaukee
Keep in Touch for all the new tools.

Laters
Toolgal

Sioux Falls

2008-10-26T22:29:00.002-05:00

Well we are having a great start in the Sioux Falls Market....if you are having trouble finding us, here is how to find us!!!

Take the 229 around Sioux Falls, take the 10th Street exit and we are next door to Arby's...we are in the Old Goodwill Building.

We are still working on filling the building - dont have up there OTC pullers or all of the welding supplies yet, if you are looking for something and you dont see it ~ ask we have a ton of stuff that we can get for you.

Laters
Toolgal ;-)~

Busy Busy Busy

2008-10-18T21:34:00.004-05:00

As you know from the last blog we were loading the store and working on getting the computers and printers up. Here is the good news if you know what you are looking for the store is open, what this means if you need a new Milwaukee Drill Driver with Hammer mode you can go and get one. If you just want to look around, you will have to wait!!!

Would you like to know when you will have to wait for? Well I could tell you or string you along over the course of the next couple of days/weeks, maybe I will just tell you at the end of the post.

We have been receiving the new V18 and V12 "M" series tools from Milwaukee. We have them all and they are awesome. Starting with the V18 tools, they are so compact, smaller and lighter than the old style tools. They also have a smaller lithium 18 volt battery. It has more run time then the smaller battery that the MIL2601-22 has.

On the V12 - I have to say the new Milwaukee Hacksaw is the cutest, I mean, the most rugged and manly tool I have seen for its size. (:-)~ I also like the V12 compact 1/4" impact driver which we purchased as a Bare Tool, which has no batteries or charger, just the Tool. The Tubing Cutter is pretty cool as well but I dont know how well it will sell. This will be a biggest seller with the plumbers that need to cut pipe for bigger jobs.

I dont get why we have not been selling the Combo Kit with the 12 Volt Drill with the M Spector, (2) Batteries, Charger and Case. The M Spector has a lot more features then the Ridgid and has a longer battery life since it uses the Milwaukee V12 Lithium-ion battery.

Ok ~ I have kept everyone in the dark long enough about the New Store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you curious yet???

Ok I will tell you what is going on ~~ From the owners mouth to my ears ~~ He has promised me that on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 the Open Sign will be on and everyone and anyone will be able to go inside and go Shopping. Please dont be disappointed as we still have some work to be done. For example we will be adding 2 more Round Head Nailers to the store, we have not received welding equipment yet or all of the jacks and hoists from Jet Equipment but they are ordered.

Different from our Sioux City Store, we have the full line of Wright Tools,. We have also changed from Freud to CMT USA and Amana Tools for Router Bits. I hope you enjoy your shopping on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 ~ WE open at 7:30 am, if you have any questions ask someone in a red shirt. I will keep you posted on how the day went.

Keep on reading and I will keep bringing you the lastest on what is going on in the Tool World and at Tool Depot!!!

Laters
Toolgal :)~

What going on at Tool Depot!!

2008-09-03T22:07:00.003-05:00

Well it has been a while since I have blogged about what is going on at Tool Depot. BOY have we been busy, Sioux Falls - we are still loading up the new store with product but are still having problems with the computers from what I have been told the printers/computers will be up and running on Firday - I guess we will just have to see.

We also have the second set of Hammers at the Sioux City Tool Depot - All kinds of different colors - Purple, Red, Yellow, Greens, Black, Orange and Pinks - The most popular was the Princess Hammer - which was Pink and Silver with Spoiled Rotten on it!!!

Well Milwaukee has told us all about the new tools that they say are coming out on October 1. We have also purchased the new M12 tools, which are Lithium-ion V12 Tools that work off the same battery as the MIL2401-22 - Milwaukee 12 Volt Pocket Driver.
We purchased the Hackzall (looks like a small Sawzall) but they are calling it a Hack like a Hacksaw. The 2nd Tool was a 12 Volt Tubing Cutter - this is a copper tubing cutter. The 3rd Tool was a 1/4" Hex Impact Driver. They have also come out with the flashlight that works off the smaller Lithium-ion Battery.

We have also ordered the new M18 and I will write them this weekend!!!

Laters
ToolGal

Sioux Falls

2008-08-10T18:47:00.003-05:00

Well I know what everyone is wanting to know - When is Sioux Falls Tool Depot going to open? Well I am not 100% sure but I do know that we are waiting on the computers - then we will be doing a slow opening. We do have Hammer Drills and concrete bits, tile saws and blades and we are working on putting machinery (drill presses, table saws and planers) together but it is slow going. I can tell you the store is looking AWESOME!!

As soon as the computers are up we will be opening up is what I have been told!!! Keep checking back and I will let you know when the store is open!!!!

Laters
ToolGal

Sioux Falls

2008-07-19T13:00:00.004-05:00

Well I ran away from the Sioux City office on Wednesday last week and head north for a day of HARD WORK!!! If anyone has been by the Sioux Falls location it looks pretty different (not too bad for one day of work, if I dont say so mself) and I will post pictures for you to see. We now have the vinyl on the windows and on the front door, WE ARE NOT OPEN YET BUT IT LOOKS LIKE WE MIGHT BE in a couple of weeks.

This is just 5 of the 16 windows but we are looking GOOD!!!

Also I am making more Hammers, totally different colors than before - Light blues, dark greens, purples but am going to continue with the reds, pinks and whites!!

Keep checking back on the update on Sioux Falls, it is fun.

Laters
Toolgal :-)~

Coming Soon!!

2008-07-06T19:53:00.004-05:00

Hey I am back with some awesome news!!!

If you joined us last year at BOSCH Days you will not be disspointed on what is coming this year, we will be having the BOSCH Blue Truck coming to Sioux City on Friday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.

We will be having instant rebates on all Bosch tools plus special deals on Bosch 7-1/4" 24T Circular Saw Blades and Skil 7-1/4" 24T Blades!!!

Example of one of the hot deals:
Bosch 10" Tablesaw with Gravity Feed Stand - 4000-09
$549.00 Regular Price
$499.00 After Tool Depot Sale Price
$449.00 After Bosch Instant Rebate
Plus upto 3% additional rebate with a spin of the Wheel.
We are also giving a 10" 60T Blade Pro Blade that is valued at $54.00

Remember that on Friday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in Sioux City ONLY!!! We will be having the Bosch Blue Truck and the extra discounts like spinning of the wheel is only good in Sioux City but the prices are good in LeMars as well, so stop in to either location to get the hot deal on BOSCH!!!!!!!

Hope to see Everyone there!!!
Toolgal

Radio's and Summer

2008-07-02T22:07:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

Just to let you know we only have 2 hammers left from the first 12 that were made - I will be making more as soon as more come in.

Well it is now summer and we have some great deals on Milwaukee and DeWalt Recon Radio's - We only have a minimum amount of DeWalt Radio's at $86.00 and Milwaukee this is the lowest I have ever seen them below $60.00 normally they are in the upper $60's.

I dont want anyone to miss out on these prices.

Hope everyone is having a Great week and I want to wish everyone a "Happy Fourth of July" weekend.

Laters
Toolgal

Hammers

2008-06-11T21:41:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

There is alot going on at the Tool Depot, getting ready for the new store etc. We are also getting alot of price changes again, some of the items going up is Freud Router Bits and Saw Blades, Ridgid Tools, Pipe Wrenches, Pipe Dies etc. so look for some increase prices for the second time this year.

I have had some emails about the hammers, yes it is a gimmick but for a woman who enjoys having her own tools. It is not for every women that is out there but it is to be given as gifts to women that enjoy have a converation piece in a drawer or on a desk. I have also seen how a woman to reacts receiving something fun and personalize to her style.

I hope everyone comes in and checks out the hammers in person, this is just something we are trying and if it gets a awesome response we will continue but Tool Depot is about having a huge variety of products, that is why we are for the Amateur to the Pro.

Just another thought - Remember Tool Depot loves gimmicks of all kinds - woodworking, metalworking!!!

Write at you laters :-)
Toolgal

New at Tool Depot

2008-06-09T16:29:00.017-05:00

Hey Everyone:

It has been a wonderful day outside in Sioux City, I wish I got to go outside more...That's the life of being a working adult (you are stuck in doors on a perfect day). Oh Well...well moving on.

Sioux Falls - we are getting closer to being open - Saturday the painters are getting closer with being done with the floors, the rest of the paint came in and will be driven up there by Ratchet. By the end of the week we will have the phone lines in and in 3 weeks we will have the computer lines will be in.

Going on with what the Toolgal has been up to on the weekend:

Well we have the ToolGal - As Unique as You!!

See below for the pictures:

1) Hammer is the "Cyclone"

2) THE HAWKEYE

3) GO Big Red!!!

4) For the Lady in Your Life thats "Over the Hill"

5) My Favorite - Red and LOTS of Pink

6) Happy 4th of July

7) Are you feeling a bit Frisky?

8) Take a walk on the Wild Side

9) Feeling a bit Pokie?

10) Do you feel Pretty??? Light Pink and Bright Pink

11) Crazy Fun - Lime Green and Bright Pink

12) Bridal - The woman in WHITE!!! Special Orders are being taken and takes a couple of extra days if you are interested...Of purchase a hammer already premade. It is up to you....For the Toolgal in your LIFE!!

Laters

Toolgal

June

2008-06-06T21:44:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone - Sorry it took so long for me to get back on here to update everyone on what is going on!!!

To start off we have some great deals going on in the store:

One we have the DeWalt DW744X on special for $499.00 with a free 10" DeWalt Blade

We are also promoting the Bosch Pocket Impactor for $194.00 there is also a Free Mail-in Rebate.

DeWalt is also promoting their Nano 18 Volt Combo Kit.

Milwaukee is promoting their V18 Lithium-ion Combo Kits with a Free Mail-in Rebate for their Vacuum.

So the BIG QUESTION what is going on in Sioux Falls:

1) We have changed our minds about sealing the floors with a clear sealer and we are going to paint the floors with a tile match color.

2) The phone lines have been ordered. Plus the computer line has been ordered!!!

3) The counters have been made and we will be able to pick up the counter tops in the next couple of days!!!

4) I know that the sign outside of the building is up and the window signs are suppose to be going up as soon as the weather starts to cooperate with us.

5) We are on track for an soft opening very soon.

As soon as I know when we will be open I will pass on the AWESOME news!!

As always keep reading and I will write at you soon!!!
Laters
Toolgal

Memorial Weekend

2008-05-25T21:07:00.002-05:00

So what does the Toolgal do on Memorial Weekend, well on Saturday of course the store is open and we are busy selling machines...We also were busy last week thinking about what we want to promote for the rest of May - With the help of the girls at Tool Depot we came up with the following:

4000-09 Bosch Tablesaw with gravity feed stand normally we sell it for 549.00 - right now we are selling it for $519.00 with a FREE, yes I said FREE 10" Pro 60T Circular Saw Blade which has over a $54.99 Value.

MIL2401-22, Milwaukee V12 Pocket Driver - $116.95

Those are the hottest deals right now especially the first one.

Sorry everyone but I am gong to give my opinion because that is what a blog is about:

We keep hearing that the country is in a recession: but I have to say Sioux City, LeMars and Sioux Falls we are not having that problem. In the past 5 years that I have been working on the purchasing for the Tool Depots this is the busiest I have ever been, yes we are opening up a new location so that is part of the problem but Sioux City is hopping and maybe it is because we have the products in stock, enough for everyone that is needing grinding wheels, drill bits (I have been ordering more Morse Cutting Drill Bits than I order the first 2 months of the year), people are not purchasing the power tools and are fixing what they have but the accessories are going out the door as fast as we can get them in!!! Ok that is all I am going to say.

So to finish out the Sunday, the Toolgal was working out in her garden fixing her hose (too much water pressure) taking a nap in the backyard and watching the Nascar race, sucks that my driver did not win but there is always next week.

If you are in Sioux City, Wednesday the flowers will be in so be watching for the colors!!!

Talk to you later
Toolgal :-)~

P.S. We are are Closed for Memorial Day but open back up on Tuesday...Watch for the June Specials coming next week.

What's New

2008-05-18T16:45:00.002-05:00

Well we have had a busy last couple of weeks, trying to finish up with everything going on at work and get everything done for while I was gone. We have great news for the Sioux Falls location. The sign is up on the street, just waiting to see what the ToolMan is going to be putting on the reader board. The shelving will be landing in Sioux Falls sometime tomorrow, May 19th and I know we are still working on the floors and that is the hold up.

As to what else is going on, well I am out of the loop on what else is going on but I will update everyone tomorrow on some special promotions that are going on!!

Laters
Toolgal

Sioux Falls

2008-04-27T13:22:00.002-05:00

Just wondering if anyone is wondering what is going on in Sioux Falls, South Dakota...I have the update to keep everyone upto date on it.

We have the construction pretty much done, this past week they sprayed the walls and were spraying the ceiling so instead of having a black ceiling it is now going to be white. After the ceilings get done being sprayed it will be time to start working on the floors.

When it was the Goodwin Building they had carpet glued to the concrete floors. They are going to rent a scraper and scrap off the glue and make the concrete look like NEW. Once they get done scraping the floor they will then put a sealer on the floor to make it shiny.

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Well it is time for doing some Roofing and Concrete work outside - today is not to bad in Sioux City, Iowa. We are still promoting the Milwaukee 1-3/4" Roofing Nailer for $189.00 - I dont know how much longer I will be able to promote this nailer at this price.

We also have 1-1/4" 7200 ct Roofing Nailer and we are selling it at $22.99 - our friends at the BIG M are selling them at $24.49 and the Big Orange is selling them at $25.29 ea. We have alot of these in stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laters
ToolGal

MILWAUKEE

2008-04-14T00:15:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

I thought that I would bring it to everyone's attention on what is going on with Milwaukee Electric - YES Tool Depot 247.com does bleed red.

They have finally come out with the V28 Lithium-ion Vacuum and the V18/18 Volt Lithium-ion/Nicd Battery Vacuum which we are selling for $99.00 - we dont have it on the site yet but we will have it on there soon. Milwaukee is also promoting this by offering a mail-in rebate. Purchase a V28 Milwaukee Combo - Kit you can get the vacuum for free. Purchase a V18 combo kit you can mail-in for the vacuum for free.

They have also come out with the NEW V28 Grinder - we are bringing this in as a BARE Tool. We are not bringing in the kit because it only comes with 1 battery and is just as expensive as the Drill Driver with Hammer mode with 2 batteries.

Laters
TOOLGAL :-)~

It's this WEEKEND!!!

2008-03-26T16:49:00.003-05:00

I have been crazy with the deals this time - you dont want to miss it!!!! BUT the main question would be??......Do you know what is going on this weekend???? Yes there is a Muskies hockey game and the Boat Club is having their annual fun but did you hear about Tool Depot's Tool Show, probably not because we are keeping it a secret, yes you heard right its a secret....why do you ask? Probably because the more we have kept it a secret the better the deals.

We have DeWalt 18volt batteries for $50.00 - yes you are reading this correctly $50.00.

We have DeWalt Chargers for $20.00. We are also selling Milwaukee Nicd Radio's or Milwaukee 3-Bay Chargers for $30.00 with the purchase of a Nicd Combo Kit.

That is not all - we have DeWalt, Porter Cable, Delta, Bosch, Skil, Dremel all receive $10.00 off per $100.00 so lets say you purchase a $1000.00 worth of Delta machinery - you will receive a Instant $100.00 Rebate - that does not count the mail-in rebates that we have.

Plus every tool and machinery that we sell will receive a FREE GIFT!!!

So I hope to see you there. In LeMars or Sioux City!!!

Later
ToolGal

Shh....It's getting closer

2008-03-16T15:35:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

Just thought that I would put out there what will be going on March 29th in Sioux City and LeMars....It's Not Your Average Tool Show, we aren't going to be having all of the reps that we normally have there but we have invited 3 reps...Milwaukee, Bosch and Jet (the Jet rep is also the Festool Rep). We are going to be having a special flyer being made tomorrow that will have all of the special %'s off - Freud, Mirka and Kreg Tool will be 10% off the Freud is an awesome deal since we will offering it on all Router Bits, Router Bit Sets and Saw Blades which includes the 7-1/4" Blades. We should also not be out of any of the Mirka Sand Paper, I just did an order on Friday to make sure we have enough supply for everyone.

Also Bosch, Delta, DeWalt, Dremel, Rotozip and Porter Cable are all $10.00 off per $100.00 - which means if there is a tool that is $199.00 you would receive $20.00 off after Tax - Uncle Sam says he wants his take first.

We have some specials coming in from Milwaukee that we have not had in a while....We ordered in 25 - 18 Volt 1/2" Impact Wrench Bare Tools, this is while supplies last... I should also let you know that we will be having 25 - 6-1/2" Metal Saws coming in, we will be selling the Impacts for $174.00 and the Metal Saw for $50.00.

Well keep in touch to keep hearing about what will be going on for the show!!

Freud Truck

2008-03-13T17:01:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone

We have a visit today from the Freud truck - George pulled into the parking lot and showed us what awesome items Freud has and is planning on coming out with. So now when you go into the store anyone should be able to answer any of the questions you may have about the Saw Blades and the different type of Router Bits they have. We also learned about their Carbide - they actually manufacture all of their own Carbide from their tools - which means every piece of carbide that is on the blades or router bits is to their specific speculation.

I took a picture of the Freud Truck so you could see what the outside of the truck looks like.

Inside the truck they have 3 different router tables, 2 bosch tablesaws (4000-09) and 2 jet tablesaws plus dont forget about the dust collection with remote start. On the opposite wall they have 4 bins of saw blades and 1 bin of the router bits displayed (no packaging), 3 bins of all the router bits in the packaging. They also had a flat screen tv with a dvd on the factory in Italy where they make all of the blades and bits at.

Laters
Sara

Shhh....It's a Secret Tool Show

2008-03-06T15:16:00.002-06:00

Hey Everyone

I hope I got everyone's attention.....Tool Depot in Sioux City and LeMars is have "Not Your Average Tool Show" which means we are not going to be advertising on T.V., Radio or in the S.C. Journal. This is going on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 8:00 to 4:00 pm.

We will be doing a 8 page flyer and right now we are working the pricing....Keep watching and I will update you on what is going on.

Just a second thought - dont forget that Sioux Falls in almost a done deal and the work will start on the building and then was the construction is done the fun will start.

Laters
ToolGal

HOT DEALS!!!

2008-02-24T18:37:00.004-06:00

Well I have an awesome deal for everyone, if you have touch the new Milwaukee V12 Lithium-ion Pocket Driver you know you have to have it!!!! We have over 70 of these in stock and we are Promoting these at $112.95 - MIL2401-22 with a free 20pc Puck Set that has a $9.99 Value. We normally have these at $124.95 so we have taken off $12.00 and then giving to you a $9.99 value puck dispenser!!!!!

If you are looking for some 18 Volt Bare Tools, we have them from Milwaukee - After looking a these tools I was shocked to see that the 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer Mode is the V18 Lithium-ion Mode, We are selling these at $139.95!! That is awesome and an awesome price. I am working on getting these tools and prices on the site.

Hope everyone is having a awesome weekend, to keep everyone upto date on what is going on in the store. We are still doing some fixing of what goes where but mostly it is just a bit of straighting.

Make sure you keep coming back to ToolDepot247.com to find out what the hot deals are and how the stores are keeping up with all the changes.

Laters
ToolGal

Show

2008-02-17T16:42:00.002-06:00

Everyone has been asking if we are going to be having a Tool Show, no we are not going to have a Tool Show but we will be having a Delta Promotion sometime soon...We are trying to finish up tying up the ends to make it happen for everyone gets the best deal possible that we can get for you.

Well I dont know about anyone else but I have been watching the Daytona 500 - so far this race has not been very eventful. Normally I would be going for 17 -Kenseth but I have changed. I am totally going for Earnhardt Jr - 88. I just hope they are all having fun and I will keep watching and keep you updated on what is going on for our promotions.

Also almost forgot - We are now going to be offering coffee everyday and on Fridays we will be having Coffee and Donuts with a special secret promotion that if you dont come in you can't find out what it is. It is an in store special, I know the first one will be so awesome, remember you have to come in to get the special!!!!

Laters
Toolgal

Milwaukee Specials

2008-02-10T18:17:00.000-06:00

We have alot of different specials going on that just started with Milwaukee:

First
Purchase a Milwaukee V12 Pocket Driver for $112.95 and receive a Free Puck, which includes 20pc's of bit tips and Magnetic Driver ($9.99 Value)

Second
Purchase a Milwaukee Cordless Tool Kit or Cordless Combo Kit and receive a Free Sarge Knife ($16.99 Value) - All Voltages.

Third
You dont want to forget that right now Milwaukee also has a Mail-in Rebate on the V28 Cordless Tools and Combo Kit - Purchase a Tool/Combo Kit and Receive a Free Bare Tool from Milwaukee after sending in your UPC Code and a copy of your packing slip.

Fourth
We are also giving a way 5 free Grinding Wheels with a purchase of a Milwaukee Grinder - 4-1/2 to 6" Grinders.

You dont want to miss these deals during the Month of February.

Keep up on the awesome deals from ToolDepot247.com

Laters
ToolGal

February 1, 2008

2008-02-01T07:37:00.001-06:00

Well we have had a great month on the site, we are getting more hits and orders than we previous months and I thank you for reading this blog and for looking through the products that we have online. We are looking for a new net person to keep updating the site and adding new products on.

We have added Stabila Levels and Cases to the site, so I hope that we can get to Stabila added to our site and get us added to their site.

So far we dont have any new products from Milwaukee, DeWalt or anyone yet but we working seeing what is new and we will bring it to you the reader.

Later
Toolgal

Tool Depot Fans

2008-01-27T11:39:00.000-06:00

Hey ToolFans:

Not much is new at Tool Depot but we are adding new items into ToolDepot247.com - right now we are adding in Stabila Levels and the next we will be adding in Dewalt Cordless and Electric Tools and Porter Cable Electric/Woodworking Tools and all accessories that go with the products.

Make sure to keep coming back to see what is new at Tool Depot.

What is to come!!!

2008-01-17T21:47:00.001-06:00

Hey Everyone - Hope everyone is keeping up with what has been going on...but what is to come. We are going to be talking with the DeWalt guys who are also the Delta guys!!! About what we are going to be promoting this winter of 2008. We will be doing a Table Saw Promotion and Miter Saw Promotion. I dont know what the hot deal will be - extra discounts, blades I dont know what they will be yet but we will be getting this done.

Keep the look out on the cordless deals - right now we have a Milwaukee 14.4 Volt Drill Driver with Free Flashlight with (2) 14.4 Volt Batteries, Charger and Red Impact Case for $149.95 - this is only good on the net and not in the stores!!! Once this is gone you will not be able to get this again!!

Laters
Toolgal
:-)~

Football Ad

2008-01-08T14:53:00.000-06:00

We have been getting told that people were surprised to see Tool Depot advertising on the National Football Game on Monday, January 7, 2008. I thought that everyone would like to see what the ad was if you happened to miss it!!!

Dont forget if you are interested in these items - it is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! I dont want anyone to miss this at www.ToolDepot247.com, if you have any questions please email us at Sales@ToolDepot247.com.

Have an awesome day

Later
ToolGal

Happy New Year

2008-01-05T22:46:00.000-06:00

Well it is a great new year at the Tool Depot with many things to come especially on http://www.tooldepot247.com/ - To start off we are working on making the site easily to search on and find us. In the opening descriptions we are working on putting in the brand name so as soon as you come across an item you know it is what you have been looking for. Another thing if you have any questions at all and dont have anyone to ask email us at Sales@ToolDepot247.com - If I dont have the answer for you, we have plenty of knowledge inhouse that know the answers.

In the next month we will be adding into the site Survey Equipment, Carbide Burrs (our selection is huge), DeWalt/Porter Cable/Delta. We want to be able to keep up with adding the new items to the site but we also want to be known as the place to get the hard to find items. Do you remember the old time hardware store on the corner, that is now us online available 24 hours, 7 days a week...reason we are http://www.tooldepot247.com/.

Hope Everyone is having an Awesome Weekend!!!

Laters
ToolGal

End of the Year

2007-12-30T22:28:00.000-06:00

Well Everyone - We are at the end of 2007 and at the start of 2008. The tool world has been pretty slow this time of year. Our reps are finishing up with the year end of things and nothing new is coming out until February, I do know that Milwaukee will have a bunch of new tools coming out with additional tools in the V18 and the V28 line-up. I can't wait to see all that they are coming out with.

Milwaukee is also going to be coming out with the free mail-in rebate on the V28 Combo Kit. It starts the first of January and will go until February 29.

I hope everyone has received what they were hoping for Christmas and has already spent their gift cards that they have received from their loved ones.

Happy Holidays
ToolGal

Just a Bit of Fun for Christmas

2007-12-17T16:28:00.000-06:00

I was bored a couple of years ago and thought I would share it with everyone:

12 Days of Christmas at the Tool Store

On the 1st Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
One Workaholic

On the 2nd Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Two Fighting Depots

On the 3rd Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Three Bounced Checks

On the 4th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Four Printers Crashing

On the 5th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Five Stolen Tools

On the 6th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Six Crushed Boxes

On the 7th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Seven Fighting Vendors

On the 8th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Eight Screwed up Orders

On the 9th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Nine Salesman Slacking

On the 10th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Ten Begging Vendors

On the 11th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Eleven Customers Ringing

On the 12th Day of Christmas at the Tool Store
Twelve Trucks a Coming

Hope everyone enjoys our 12 Days of Christmas at the Tool Store!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone who reads the blog.

Toolgal

9 days til Christmas

2007-12-13T16:47:00.000-06:00

Well I have counted the days and the Tool Depots are open 9 more days until Christmas. I was looking through the site and noticed that I have not up dated the blog...my computer died and got that taken care of and we are ready to rock and roll now.

We are working on a new commercial on KPTH and KMEG but Jenn sounded like she was going to a race so we got her some new words. On Sunday December 16th we will have another full page ad in the Sioux City Journal. So of the deals in there are the following - They will also be offered online as well.

Some of the specials have been carried on since Thanksgiving but want to keep everyone up to date on what is going on:

Bosch 10.8V Pocket Driver - $99.95
Rol-Air Compressor - $199.95 Reg 229.95
DeWalt 2 Gal Oil Free Compressor - $98.95 - Reg 169.00 HOTTEST DEAL I Have going on.
DeWalt 17 Gal Oil Lube Compressor - $949.95 - New $1269.95
Milwaukee 2-1/4 HP Router Combo Kit - $249.95 plus a Free 1/4" Sander - Reg $ 269.95

So what am I going to give the ultimate toolguy around but a Milwaukee V18 Lithium-ion Drill Driver with Hammer Mode with Free 1/4" Hex Impact Driver!!! at $274.00 - I can't beat the price - the guy is truely a Die Hard Milwaukee Fan!!!! Why because that is what his dad always used and it worked for him!!

Laters
ToolGal

Christmas

2007-12-02T14:23:00.000-06:00

We have what the Tool Guy and Gal are looking for for Christmas - We have the new Milwaukee V12 lithium Pocket Drive with 2 Batteries for $114.95 under Hot Buys - this tool is normally $129.95, the new Milwaukee 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer mode also includes the new 1/4" Hex Impact which we are selling for $274.95 during the Christmas season - this is normally $309.95.

We are also selling the Milwaukee new Router Combo Kits with a Free 1/4" Palm Sander. This is while supplies last.

Well if you have any questions please send your questions to Sales@ToolDepot247.com - If you are looking for anything special but can't find it on the website please email me and let me know.

Laters
ToolGal

Tool Depot Tax Free Event

2007-11-21T15:35:00.000-06:00

We worked on the advertising with Jenn from KPTH on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 for our TAX FREE EVENT!!! We are paying ALL of the sales tax on the ENTIRE STORE....

Tool Depot in Sioux City and LeMars is getting ready for the HUGE EVENT!!! November 29 thru December 1st is when this Event is going to be taking place.

Tool Depot is the Price Leader in Sioux City and LeMars on Milwaukee, Bosch, DeWalt, Delta, Porter Cable, Fein and we now have Festool and Quik-Drive in Stock.

You dont want to miss this Tool Depot Event...November 29, 30th and December 1st. Remember we are in Sioux City at 1510 Dace Ave and in LeMars at 2121 Lincoln Ave S.W.

Got any questions give us a shout out!!!

Laters

Tool Gal :)

After the Tool Shows

2007-11-18T20:34:00.000-06:00

All in all we had some great great (yes 2 greats) Tool Shows - We sold alot of Milwaukee tools, we actual ran out of the new Milwaukee 12 Volt Lithium-ion Pocket Driver in LeMars - Lucky for everyone else - I have more in Sioux City to send to LeMars.!!!!! I hope everyone that was looking for the new MIL824-24P V18 1/2" Drill Driver with Hammer Mode with Free 1/4" Hex Driver took advantage at the show on the low price that we put on that kit - I will not be able to offer that kit to anyone again this season. Tool Depot in LeMars was pretty much put back into order after the long day. We stayed and got the tables loaded up and ready to go back to Sioux City. We also sold through all of the new DeWalt 18 Volt Lithium-ion 2 kits DCX4230 that we had in LeMars - I have 2 left in Sioux City - They also sold a couple with out people really being able to talk to the rep. The bosch reps - they sold just a couple of the jigsaws 1587EVS with the free PR10E - Colt Palm Routers.

Next thing is Thanksgiving and getting the stores ready for Christmas.....Tool Depot Sioux City will be receiving a couple of new bigger pieces, new colors and smaller pieces - I can't wait to get started - From what I have heard most people who work Retail end up hating Christmas but at Tool Depot we love Christmas and the season to give the best presents out there for the people on your list - We can do this in a couple of different ways now - We have Tool Depot in Sioux City, Tool Depot in LeMars and of course ToolDepot247.com - If need to be call and ask for sales - we can get you the products you need at the best price.

Laters - I love Tool Shows and Christmas -

ToolGal!!!

:-)

www.ToolDepot247.com

2007-11-13T11:23:00.000-06:00

Well it is Tuesday before the show and I feel like I have ran in a complete circle - no big deal - I love it. We have the adversiting out in the smaller communities for the show and did an ad in the Sioux City Journal that ran on Sunday - We are also on the SiouxCityJournal.com website underneath the Top Ad's - it is a pretty good ad - If I dont say so myself.

I am also going to run a special on the Factory Perfect Recon Milwaukee Radios for the next couple of days - $65.00 - I dont think anyone can beat that one too easily - this is only for the website - Ends on November 16, 2007.

Remember Tool Depot has gone Tool Crazy Central on November 17, 2007 in LeMars - If you can't make it Tool Depot in LeMars and you happen to be in Sioux City the pricing is good there as well. We make it easy for the customer because we think of our customer's as our friends. Lets us know if there is something we need to do for you.

Laters
ToolGal

Stafda shows

2007-11-07T12:35:00.000-06:00

Well we just got back from Nashville, TN - where we were at the Stafda Tool Show. I am exhausted from all the walking we did down there. We also found a new pneumatic tool line - Called the Stringer - which includes a hammer tacker and the Crossfire, we are adding the staples and caps (they are green instead of orange). We will be getting these added to the site soon. We also are increasing the Dead On line - if you like what we have in house there is more coming, also needing to be added to the site.

We saw a lot of our current vendors Milwaukee, DeWalt, Vaughan and Bushnell, CST Berger, Stabilia and got to see alot of new stuff coming in 2008 - let me tell you it is going to be a BIG, you dont get how big of new deals/tools that will be coming out!!! It shocked even me, this is so big I am not suppose to tell anyone what I saw but I did see alot of new stuff.

We also ordered in some new Hoses from Legacy and their color connectors - the hose is a flexible hose in LIME Green - this stuff is BRIGHT!!!! I loved it. We also ordered in some hose from Contractor's Plus but we stock it already.

I can't even remember half of what I have done in the past two weeks being in Altanta, GA for the True Value tool show and in Nashville, TN for the Stafda show plus our Tool Show in Sioux City it has been an awesome blur of new items and deals so great you would not believe me if I told you about them.

I better get back to work on putting in my new items from Gorilla Glue - we now have the white glue plus the super glue that just came out. Plus we now have mositure meters and Carbon Moxide meters on a carts that are Brand new to us.

Can't wait for everyone to see them -

Laters
ToolGal

Tool Shows

2007-10-31T14:26:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone

Thought I would put it out there that the Tool Show in Sioux City is going on THIS WEEKEND!!! We are having such great prices I want to see everyone there.

On the Milwaukee MIL0824-24P V18 Drill Driver with Hammer Mode plus the free 1/4" hex driver is $269.00 Friday and Saturday of the show Dates.

We have Bosch Cordless Tools, Woodstock Machinery, Delta Floor Models on Sale at the lowest prices I have ever seen!!!!

Dates are as follows - November 3, 2007 in Sioux City, Iowa 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
November 17, 2007 in LeMars, Iowa 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Hope to see everyone there.
ToolGal

Sunday's work

2007-10-21T19:54:00.000-05:00

I dont know if anyone read my last blog but I think that I have gone completely nuts working on this show, I want it to be a huge success and with your help it will be. Just to let everyone know the blogs in the next couple of days will be at a stand still because of the True Value Show and the finishing touches of the Tool Show Preparation.

I just changed up the front page with all the specials for the next week. We will be getting the new Fein Sanders in with the quick change blades, we will also be receive some of the sanders in a recon with brings down the pricing.

We also got the books, dvds and the plans up in the store, the ToolGuy built the shelving on Friday, MM and I filled them up on Saturday. We are on the finishing touches of the store so it will be ready by showtime!!!

Laters
ToolGal

P.S. Major side note - my best friend just got engaged to a Prince Charming couple of weeks ago!!!!!! I am so excited for her.

Tool Show Time

2007-10-17T14:24:00.000-05:00

Well if everyone is wondering why we are call Tool Fair 2008 - Tool Crazy this year just go into Tool Depot in Sioux City - We have gone crazy!!! We have the biggest variety of compressors, I have ever seen us have. We have everything from the small 1 gal electric compressors upto the 80 gal compressors in stock and ready to be purchased. We have Gas and Electric Compressors, DeWalt and Rol-Air, New and Recon (remember all RECON items that we sell all have the same warranty as new).

I dont know if anyone is stopping by online or in the store but you have to see the masses - we have tools stacked up to the ceiling, I can also tell you this is going to be a rocking sale. We have some items that we are selling 20-30 under mapp (Manufacture's Pricing) plus the instant rebates going on at both locations both dates of the show. You dont want to miss this!!!

Remember the following dates:

Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Sioux City 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - LeMars 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Laters Toolgal

http://www.tooldepot247.com/

Saturday

2007-10-06T22:53:00.000-05:00

Tool Crazy Central is totally off to the planning stages and in the making it happen stages. We have the flyer almost done, just working on the pricing and the finishing touches. We are starting to get the new products in, received, and put away. (Hope everything need I got purchased.) Not much new happened this week but the receiving of the New Milwaukee Lithium-ion Compact Drill. MIL2601-21 - $199.95 is the sell price. We also got an order in of Milwaukee Nailers - you will want to watch for these - HOTTEST prices of the season in November.

Remember the Tool Crazy Central is in:

Sioux City on November 3, 2007 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

LeMars on November 17, 2007 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Let me tell you we have a bunch of new items:

One new item will be the new 10C Technology which is the new Universal (Nicd) Charger - we have the Adapters for DeWalt and Milwaukee with Makita and Bosch available.

FESTOOL - the is for the woodworker's dream come true tools

DeWalt - 18 Volt and 28 Volt Lithium-ion Tools - We will have these in stock if they get them shipped in time. The Release date is October 15, 2007.

Milwaukee - V18 Compact Drill and the new 12 Volt Pocket Driver (not available yet but we will have it)

Delta - the new 16-1/2" Laser Drill Presses, Dont want to forget about the TableSaw Special - this is only available at Tool Depot and includes Dust Collection, Hose and Tenoning Jig (mail-in rebate).

I will keep everyone posted on the new arrivals for the show.

We dont have the new Freud Blades in but they are on order, I will let you know at once they have arrived.

Laters :-)~
ToolGal

Wednesday - Floor Model Sale

2007-09-26T16:35:00.000-05:00

I guess that there were complaints about some of the items that I have been blogging about - the reason behind this blog is to let people know what is going on at the http://www.tooldepot247.com/ location. The ToolGuy wants everyone to know who is working lots of hours, what new ideas we are throwing around, or what new products we are adding to the stores and to http://www.tooldepot247.com/.

We have had some good news since I have last blogged - the CST Berger rep "Z" showed up and had some great ideas about the site and then got me the weights on CST Berger, so we will be getting that added shortly.

Not much else is going on - We are having a Floor Model Sale/Mini Tent Sale that is going on until September 29th. You would not believe some of the prices that we are throwing out there.

Examples:
Factory Perfect Recon:
18 Volt 1/2" DeWalt Drill Driver with Hammer Mode - $199.00
Brand New is Roughly - $289.00

This is just one awesome deal and only while supplies last - We need to sell through the old model to bring in the new even if is only to bring in the same part number.

Hope everyone is having a great week.
ToolGal

http://www.tooldepot247.com/

Tools

2007-09-23T21:49:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone - I hope everyone is keeping up on what has been going on. First off - We have been adding pictures to the website so that when you are picking a category you now have an image to go with the wording. We will be soon adding the Wright Tool - Sockets, Wrenches and Sets - it is a big addition to the site.

Next step is getting ahold of the Irwin Tools, Freud and get us added to their sites - if anyone sees a mistake let me know through an email and then we can get it fixed.

Just to let everyone know - we just received the Festool order that we did a couple of weeks ago. The ToolGuy and the Festool Rep - Came in on Sunday and hung up all the Festool Tools and Accessories - Remember there is only one sell price and we have everything also on the website -

Everyone enjoy.
ToolGal

http://www.tooldepot247.com/

Saturday

2007-09-15T08:27:00.000-05:00

Just so everyone knows (the company has found out that I write about what is going on at the stores - who is here, so and so everyone is reading my take on what is going on), so I am going to let everyone know what I am doing next week. Starting today, Saturday, September 15, 2007, I will be working on getting some PO's done and working on the floor model sale (during this time I will also be listening to the Iowa/Iowa State game - GO HAWKS!!!!) Tomorrow - I will be finishing up the floor model sale and working on the Tool Shows for November - Remember the floor model sale is first!!! We are making room for the new models that will be coming in.

Floor Model Tent Sale is September 26 thru September 29th - if you end up missing this sale we will not be having another one until

November 3, 2007 - Sioux City Tool Crazy Tool Fair

November 17, 2007 - LeMars Tool Crazy Tool Fair

These sales are for ONE DAY ONLY and when we go home there will be nothing of the rebates that we have for you now - we may have a special deal that we will pass on for Thanksgiving/Christmas but not what we will have during the two days above.

Thanks
ToolGal

http://www.tooldepot247.com/

Tuesday

2007-09-11T09:09:00.001-05:00

I am getting ready to do a small Milwaukee order which will thrill Kenny in the warehouse since he loves checking in the milwaukee orders that we get but this one will be much smaller than the last one that we got.

Also we called on our wright return for defectives that was done on June 22, 2007 and the rep still has not issued credit for the items and now I have to call him to find out when we are going to get these items issued, I might just do a vendor return and tell the A.P. to take the credit.

Right now we are working on getting in all of the American Tool/Irwin items into the system - which include pliers, tape measures, drill bit sets, levels, gloves and tool pouches.

Don't forget to keep looking for new items and new posts - I have not been keeping up with my posts like I need too. Also if you see CST Berger Rep let me know - I want CST Berger on the site like yesterday.

http://www.tooldepot247.com/

ToolGal

Long Holiday Weekend

2007-09-04T17:17:00.000-05:00

Well everyone

I think that the weekend was too much for everyone to handle. The sales guys are telling me we dont have enough products and the owner is complaining about running out of products and then telling me we have too much products (I dont think I get to win on my end of the spectum). I can tell you for sure that if I still drank tonight would be the night you would find me out and about in Sioux City instead of at my desk still working away.

Brian aka The Tool Doktor has been busy tearing through the tools and putting in special items to get the tools fixed and back out to the customers.

We had Clint the Wing Ladder (Little Giant Ladder) Rep come in to Tool Depot in Sioux City and put together a display of ladders, the Silver Ladders and the Black "Pro" Ladders.

Tomorrow - Dave the Milwaukee Rep will be showing up around (dont you just love people that tell you they will show up around lunch time - then you dont get to leave to eat your lunch until they leave and they never leave for around 3-4 hours) talk about driving you nuts.

I dont know if anyone has been reading this except for employees who give me a bad time for not updating it a bit faster then I have been - let me know who you are if you are reading this and want to know more about what is going on at the Tool Depot's or at ToolDepot247.com

Email - Sara@ToolDepot247.com

Dont forget to check out our site - www.ToolDepot247.com we just got done adding in Festool today and tomorrow we will be starting on Irwin Tools - I may add in there before Stabilia Levels and I want to get CST Berger added into the site but the rep is not getting back to me. Glad to see we are important with CST Berger. If anyone hears from Cliff or he gets back to me I will make sure to let everyone know.

TTYL's
Sara