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Posts classified under: SK Hand Tools
SK Hand Tool Warranty Policy Now Up
Ideal/SK Hand Tool posted new warranty information on their website. As expected, it states that they are not obligated to fulfill warranty requests but will do so anyways starting in March. At that time you can bring your warranty claims … Continue reading
New SK Hand Tools Facility is Under Construction
Ideal Industries purchased the bankrupt SK Hand Tools last month, but at the time it was uncertain where the tools would be manufactured. Construction on a new facility has since began at Sycamore, IL.
Posted in Hand Tools, News
Tagged Ideal Industries, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase
4 Comments | September 29th, 2010
It’s Official – Ideal Industries Purchases SK Hand Tools!
Official word just came out that Ideal Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools. The headline of the press release is also very reassuring: Ideal expands its commitment to its Made in … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, News
Tagged Ideal, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase
14 Comments | August 23rd, 2010
SK Compound Pliers Set for $35
SK Hand Tools’ 2-piece compound pliers set is on sale for $35 via Amazon. The set includes two long-reach pliers: one with straight jaws, and the other with 45° angled tips. The last time we saw this set on sale was over a … Continue reading
SK’s Tri-Molded Screwdrivers
Continuing with our Favorite Screwdriver Week series, take a look at SK Hand Tool’s tri-molded screwdrivers (#79600), which I use everyday at work. The drivers in this 5-piece set have ergonomic tri-molded® handles that are extremely comfortable and easy on the hands. … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Screwdrivers
Tagged Favorite Screwdriver Week, SK Hand Tools
Leave a comment | August 4th, 2010
SK Files for Sale to Ideal Industries
If you recall, SK Hand Tools recently declared bankruptcy. It was rumored that Ideal Industries would make a bid to buy the debt-stricken hand tool manufacturer. This rumor has turned out to be true, although the sale has not yet … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, Mechanics' Tools, News
Tagged Ideal Industries, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase
4 Comments | July 14th, 2010
SK Hand Tools Declares Bankruptcy!!
It’s official, SK Hand Tools has declared bankruptcy. Rumor of the bankruptcy was relayed by a GarageJournal forum member, and then confirmed by another after receiving an email from an SK distributor. It is also rumored that Ideal Industrials, who recently acquired … Continue reading
Posted in Made in USA, News
Tagged Ideal Industries, Pratt-Read, SK Hand Tools, SK-Ideal Purchase, Western Forge
3 Comments | June 29th, 2010
Most Valuable Tool – SK Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver
The third featured MVT as part of our current contest, is SK’s stubby ratcheting screwdriver set, as nominated by TooslandGarages Forum member Wilbilt.
SK Compound Pliers on Sale
I was just browsing SK’s website and noticed that their 2-piece compound pliers set is currently on sale. The set will set you back about $40 plus ~$9 shipping, not too bad given that the set retails for $60-65. Alternatively, you … Continue reading