Category Archives: Mechanics’ Tools

Your Go-To Adjustable Wrench?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Stuart

We have been having a bit of discussion lately as to what constitutes a “normal” adjustable wrench. In my mind, a normal wrench may not necessari;y be a good one. You know the kind, those 3-for-$15 sets you find at the … Continue reading →

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New Channellock 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrenches

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Stuart

Channellock just came out with a new style of ratcheting wrenches. Each wrench features four ratcheting box end sizes, making the tools great for compact and on-the-go tool kits. There are two sets, SAE and metric, and each set includes … Continue reading →

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Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Stuart

I rarely work with retaining snap rings, but when I do they sometimes come at me in waves of different styles and sizes. While my changeable multi-tip internal and external snap ring pliers are great to use, changing those tips out many … Continue reading →

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Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Sets at Costco

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Stuart

After we posted about Channellock’s Mutli-Fit wrench set and Alex’s heads-up about Craftsman’s Dog Bone wrench set sale, Jeff spotted the Thorsen-branded Dog Bone multi-socket set at Costco. At $15-20 each, Dog Bone wrenches are a tough sell for a number of … Continue reading →

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Craftsman SAE Dog Bone Wrench Sale

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Stuart

IndyEngineer sent us a heads-up that Craftsman’s SAE Dog Bone wrench is currently in sale for $12.99 (nromally priced $25.99). While this style of combination wrench isn’t suitable for heavy duty, delicate, or precise work, it seems to be quite … Continue reading →

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New Wright Grip SB Scafford Ratchet

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Stuart

Wright recently released a new 3-in-1 scaffold ratchet (#4488) that features a built-in 1/2″ square drive, 7/8″ open-end wrench, and an interchangeable plastic soft-faced non-sparking hammer. Designed to be lightweight and compact, the WrightGrip SB ratchet is safe and easy to … Continue reading →

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SK Files for Sale to Ideal Industries

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Stuart

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 →

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Kobalt 4 Piece Air Tool Kit Half-Off

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Stuart

Lowes is having a half-off sale on their Kobalt 4pc air tool kit. The kit features an air hammer, twin-pawl air ratchet, impact wrench, what looks to be a blower, and a slew of accessories (sockets, chisels, bits, and more). … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Ratcheting Elbow Wrenches Hands-on Review

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Stuart

With their pivoting box ends, Craftsman’s ratcheting elbow wrenches are anything but ordinary. Possibly inspired by similarly styled indexable ratchets, these elbow wrenches are designed for use in tight spaces and situations where a fastener may be obstructed. Curious about whether these … Continue reading →

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Blackhawk Universal QuickRatchet Set

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Stuart

Stanley’s Blackhawk Universal QuickRatchet set (SAE) features a flex-head handle that accepts multiple ratcheting attachments. Included in the set are six 12pt socket wrench sizes (3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 3/4″), a 1/4″ square drive head, 3/8″ square drive head, … Continue reading →

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Extech Video Borescope & Wireless Inspection Camera

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Stuart

Compared to a non-wireless inspection tool, a wireless borescope allows for more convenient or remote viewing. What’s the point of whipping out a gooseneck inspection camera if you cannot easily see the screen! When I found out that Dewalt was … Continue reading →

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Wright Flex-Head Ratchets

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Stuart

Looking for a Wright 3440 3/8″ compact palm-size flex-head ratchet similar to the one featured in our Most Valuable Tool contest? The first online Wright distributor that comes to my mind is Ohio Power Tool, which also offers a pretty decent … Continue reading →

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Craftsman World’s Best Dad Socket & Ratchet Set $10

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Stuart

Craftsman’s World’s Best Dad socket and ratchet set has dropped in price recently to $10. We’ve been tracking this set for a while, but the price never seemed right at $25-$30. This 3/8″ SAE set includes a Craftsman Professional ratchet, … Continue reading →

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Half Off Some USA-Made Kobalt Tools at Lowes!!

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Stuart

Frequent ToolGuyd commenter Teicher sent us a tip that Lowes has taken 50% off Kobalt’s 10pc combination wrench sets at Lowes. That’s a very, very good deal! It looks like Kobalt’s 20pc 1/4″ socket set is also on sale at 50%-off. … Continue reading →

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Wiha 6pc MagicRing T-Handle Ball Hex Driver Set Sale

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Stuart

Frequent ToolGuyd commentor JD sent us a tip that Wiha’s 6pc MagicRing T-handle ball hex driver set is on sale at Amazon. This set includes sizes 5/32″, 3/16″, 7/32″, 1/4″, 5/16″, and 3/8″, and is currently priced at $8.79 and … Continue reading →

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