Since no one outside the industry has a clue what STAFDA is, I’ll start with my usual disclaimer: it’s a major tool trade show (NOT a nasty infection you get at the hospital). For me, STAFDA equates to three things: 1) Checking out the hottest, newest, coolest tools in the biz. 2) Catching up with awesome tool company and media friends, and, 3) Partying in Vegas! Naturally I attend the parties purely in a professional capacity to attempt to find certain CEO’s and product managers after a few too many adult beverages in the hopes they’ll unwittingly let the next big tool announcement slip. Please be aware that any scandalous-looking party coverage you might see in this article is all part of a selfless, journalistic, fact-finding crusade. I’m doing it for you, my beloved HomeFixated readers!
I covered the show live, but even if you missed it, be sure to follow HomeFixated on Twitter to catch our next event coverage live. FYI, we take no responsibility for any tweets between 6pm and 4am. Even if you’re not hip to Twitter (despite the recent IPO), you’ll find our coverage of the show detailed below, no specialty Twitter knowledge needed. You’ll also see more detailed coverage of my STAFDA discoveries via fastidiously-crafted written content on HomeFixated in the coming days, weeks, months and possibly years, depending upon how slow we are. Read on for photos, links and our usual flavor of snarky commentary with our live Twitter coverage summary below.
STAFDA 2013 – Las Vegas Tool Show (and Party!) Coverage
Let the #Stafda tool lust begin! pic.twitter.com/aPiuc6uB8B
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@MilwaukeeTool ready to score a knockout with its new M18 knockout tool #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/RtwZXlJb0k
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@MilwaukeeTool is going to need a longer wall for their expanding cordless tools #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/VS1PJ3NSta
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Hot gear for cold work conditions from Seirus at #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/iV4M67EElB
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
New gear from @Klein_Tools looking good at #STAFDA (review coming soon) pic.twitter.com/6yQg3aYXWo
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
A new kind of keg party with @ROLAIRsystems #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/JUuY8lAITj
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Some serious fasteners from @strongtie at #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/ylhSkur0pp
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@BoschToolsNA with a sweet new Bluetooth laser measurement dynamo & 1 year battery life! #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/3rvHgbre3V
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Some serious striking tech & durability from Groz USA #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/g68UdXTN6E
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Really impressive levels from Sola #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/6YPQlTL0rS
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@karcher_spb is bringing power to your window washing with the Power Squeegee #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/4AMw03y99Q
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@MetaboTools has a solar-flare-bright 5.2 AH LED work light #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/Z8tXvSrBXU
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Lots of made in the USA high quality measuring tools from Keson #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/lm52PquqH5
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Store ammo, fasteners and more – getting organized with Plano #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/FexpHXx9Vu
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
New pro head nails and a red hot framing nailer from @SencoBrands #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/Ff2sWOuQTt
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@HITACHITOOLS making a push with their new 18v brushless line (HF reviews coming soon) #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/QEpyLftRSZ
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
Stay tuned for a HF review on the new @RockwellTools compact circ saw #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/yVBNi9FUKe
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@DEWALTtough going big in cordless nailing with this beefy new 20v max dual speed framer #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/GUhPeQdFNs
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 12, 2013
@realLittleGiant continuing to make working at height safer with these sweet ladder-top cages #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/M32fGxtn5p
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Goodbye shims, hello Winbag? For installing doors & windows level and damage free. #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/qOCxNnP2Gu
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
The devil is in the details with @DiabloTools new carbide tipped recip blades #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/YElMBnb6nJ
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Wilton tools not just about bad ass sledges anymore #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/npr562fCRE
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@MakitaTools going double-barrel with a new 2x18v circ saw in 2014 #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/Yvj8CKV9my
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Obsessive about tool organization? Check out Tool Keepers custom cut outs. #stafda pic.twitter.com/p7bdkaMjVT
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
New socket ready brushless drill driver from @BoschToolsNA handles 1/4 bits & sockets with ease #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/lnRAYp1dZL
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Sweet 4ah four speed brushless action with interchangeable chuck from Fein #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/HMIzYTbcWm
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
New brushless multi tool from @DEWALTtough hitting the market pronto #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/rXtSpLkkdn
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@RockwellTools says wider oscillations & more power makes for a faster / better multi tool #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/hRZp1l7nht
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Makita promising to bring buckets of torque with this new brushless 4.0AH 18v drill #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/sdd0btbEZt
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@MetaboTools getting into tight spaces with their new low profile head grinder #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/mJTCDeJTST
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@BoschToolsNA new compact brushless 12v action #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/dUwrF0GJX7
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
New @MilwaukeeTool Fuel 18v grinder with tons of power to make sparks fly-Review coming soon #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/uiVMhkQCmb
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Slick @leathermanusa OHT – One Hand Tool makes all the goods easily accessible #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/uHieP4t7jj
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Innovative magnetic charging cradle on some sweet led lights from @LEDLenserUSA #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/0E8G0s3Odt
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
R Beam level from Stabila 120% stronger with a curvalicious design #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/o24HDask0Z
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Feeling slightly under dressed right now. #stafda pic.twitter.com/jW3FtjvXIw
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Do some heavy lifting with @JET_Tools #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/Bsf1UykXbO
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Brand spankin new bit holder from Montana Brand – USA made #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/GwXtQQ8YOc
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@SencoBrands has a new flooring stapler coming in 2014 pic.twitter.com/ZXP5U8U8EB
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
If you cut rigid foam you need to check out @bullettools new no dust blade #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/QLY62QvdUI
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Nice high vis gloves with serious knuckle protection from Ironclad #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/fGZNNKx0nM
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Very important power tool related discussions with team @MakitaTools last night #STAFDA pic.twitter.com/6yX6eMvtuh
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Captured this candid moment as @robertrobillard violated several rules of ladder fashion best practices pic.twitter.com/3Rz5LyH7dt
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
Horrible view from the 64th floor of @MandalayBay for the @DEWALTtough #STAFDA party pic.twitter.com/pNLWPJjPTi
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
The view at @Knaack_Storage / Werner's party was also squalid pic.twitter.com/Y01DltQn9d
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
@MilwaukeeTool was slightly more theatrical than others with their tool demos at #stafda this year pic.twitter.com/aBqfEpKyvR
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
The award for most epic party at #STAFDA 2013 goes to @MilwaukeeTool (they had showgirls, lasers AND tools)! pic.twitter.com/EbH8lR01wm
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) November 13, 2013
That’s it from STAFDA 2013 amigos! Stay tuned for more follow-up coverage and soon!
Lol………go figure, the Makita girls pic was a bit blurry.
As fate would have it, I didn’t give a sobriety test to the random person I handed my camera to. Sorry for the blur factor!