Category Archives: Accessories

Panavise 301 Standard Vise

Posted on March 9th, 2010
Panavise 301 Standard Vise PanaVise vises are great for electronics, hobby work, or any delicate task that requires more finesse or precision than a large bulky iron vise allows. The 301 standard PanaVise is reasonably sized and features a split ball design that allows 180° tilt, 360° turn, and 360° rotate positioning adjustments.
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Stanley Jobsite Radio & MP3 Player

Posted on March 9th, 2010
Stanley Jobsite Radio & MP3 Player Apparently Stanley has jumped onto the jobsite radio bandwagon as well. Stanley’s version (model VRCR200) features an AC plug as well as ports for a 12V DC battery, two pass-thru outlets that look like they’re GFCI equipped, an AM/FM radio, and it is capable of playing MP3s from a variety of sources. From the looks of [...]
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Itso Plastic Storage Trays

Posted on February 9th, 2010
Itso Plastic Storage Trays We have a lot of small tools and parts laying around, and have been actively searching for good storage solutions to help get everything in order. Some of the better products that we’ve been trying out are these plastic trays by Itso.
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Dewalt’s Impact Ready Drill Bits – a “Boring” Review

Posted on February 5th, 2010
Dewalt's Impact Ready Drill Bits - a "Boring" Review Dewalt recently released a whole slew of new Impact Ready bits and accessories, including twist drill bits and hole saws. We had the opportunity to give these new drill bits a spin, and as you will soon see in this review, we think they’re absolutely fantastic.
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Rockwell Jawhorse – 10% Off and Free Shipping

Posted on February 1st, 2010
We just noticed that the Rockwell Jawhorse  is now (possibly only temporarily) priced at $161.99 on Amazon, which is 10% off the normal price of $180. The Jawhorse is eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping. It is unclear as to whether this is a permanent or short-lived price drop, but we will post an update if we [...]
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Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool

Posted on January 27th, 2010
Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool We recently found out about the Screwpop 4-in-1 keychain tool, which offers a bottle opener, #2 Phillips screwdriver bit, flathead screwdriver bit, and a 1/4″ nut driver in a tidy key-sized package. If you consider that the flathead bit can be used as an impromptu pry bar, then the Screwpop is in fact a 5-in-1 tool. We [...]
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Thread Checkers, Screw Gauges, & Size Identification

Posted on January 21st, 2010
Thread Checkers, Screw Gauges, & Size Identification After posting about Lee Valley’s new thread ID tool, we started thinking about other thread-identification tools that we’re familiar with. Identifying a thread is usually done in one of two ways – by matching an unknown thread to a fastener of known thread, or by measuring and comparing the diamater and thread pitch of a fastener.  Following are a few types of [...]
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Lee Valley’s Nut & Bolt Thread Identifier Tool

Posted on January 18th, 2010
Lee Valley's Nut & Bolt Thread Identifier Tool Lee Valley’s most recent newsletter featured a new nut and bolt thread identifier tool that they’ve just begun carrying. From now until January 24th, the tool is being offered for $13.50, and the regular price is said to be $18.50.
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McGuire-Nicholas 10 Pocket Multi-Purpose Tool Pouch Discount

Posted on January 7th, 2010
McGuire-Nicholas 10 Pocket Multi-Purpose Tool Pouch Discount Over at Amazon, the 10 pocket McGuire-Nicholas 10 pocket tool pouch in discounted to $8. From the looks of it, the pouch can hold quite a few hand tools and has a decent sized pocket for nails and fasteners. McGuire-Nicholas 1NT-670-P 10 Pocket Tool Pouch (Amazon) Orders $25+ are eligible for free super saver shipping. Edit: There also [...]
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New Gator Black Zirconium Sandpaper

Posted on December 22nd, 2009
New Gator Black Zirconium Sandpaper  Gator’s new Black Zirconium Ultra Power sandpaper utilizes a special grit composition that allows it to “sand three times faster and last three times longer than regular sandpaper.” These cutting and longevity improvements can be appreciated by everyone, from the DIY woodworker, to the professional in a production environment.
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Silver and Deming Drill Bits

Posted on November 30th, 2009
Silver and Deming Drill Bits Silver and Deming drill bits are large size drill bits with reduced shanks that are ideal for situations where a bit diameter is greater than the capacity of a drill chuck. For example, if you need to bore a 5/8″ hole and your drill has a 1/2″ chuck, you’re going to be needing a Silver [...]

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Dewalt 38pc Impact Bit Set $10

Posted on November 26th, 2009
Dewalt 38pc Impact Bit Set $10 Over at Amazon, Dewalt’s DW2169 Impact Ready bit set is currently priced at a ridiculously low $9.88. There are a lot of #2 Phillips bits in the set, but there is also a sufficient selection of other bits and adapters to make the set a great buy. If the price jumps back to its normal range before [...]
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Makita Cordless Hand Vacuum

Posted on October 23rd, 2009
Makita Cordless Hand Vacuum Makita has just released a new 18V cordless hand vacuum that has got everyone talking. The hand vac accepts Makita’s 18V compact lithium ion batteries, and comes with an extension, swivel floor nozzle, crevice tool, and 2-stage cloth filters. The BCL180W includes the vac, standard accessories, one battery, and a 15-min rapid charger, and the BCL180ZW [...]
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Dewalt Impact Drill Bits & Hole Saws

Posted on October 22nd, 2009
Dewalt Impact Drill Bits & Hole Saws We’re now going to take a closer look at the new impact drill bits and hole saws that were recently released as part of Dewalt’s new line of Impact Ready accessories. As far as we are aware, these are the first drill bits and hole saws ever designed for use with an impact driver.
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Plaid Duck Duct Tape!

Posted on October 22nd, 2009
Plaid Duck Duct Tape! That’s right, we found some PLAID Duck-branded duct tape. The pictured 10-yard roll was close to $4 at Target. $4 for 10 yards is far from a bargain since you can get twice as much tape for the price if you opt for a more conservative color, and even more if you go with traditional grey [...]
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