Splinter Report October 31st | Popular Woodworking

Screenshot from the Badger Workshop YouTube channel.

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing spooky things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a zombified tool company, a finger-slasher, and a creepy workshop makeover.

Tool News Quick Vampire Bites

Milwaukee Chain Saw Recall: No Halloween joke for this one — Milwaukee is recalling select M18 FUEL™ 12” and 14” top handle chainsaws due to a potential chain brake issue. You can find out if your saw is affected here.

Scary Thought: Is Craftsman Just A Zombie?

Stuart over at ToolGuyd had a very interesting take this week, that Craftsman had lost the entry-level tool battle to Harbor Freight, and I think he may be right. I remember growing up that my Dad, forever frugal, had a variety of Craftsman tools. They were reasonably priced, but still…