HOT Amazon Tool Deals
- $20 Amazon gift card with select Drill Doctor purchase
- $Extra 30%-off Select Youngstown Gloves
- $10 off a $50+ Skil order
- $5 off select Stanley $25+ orders
- $10 off $50+ Black & Decker order
- $20 off $100+, $40 off $200+ Bosch orders
- $10 off $125+ select Dremel orders
- $10 off $50+ and $20 off $100+ RotoZip orders
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Category Archives: Hand Tools
Sog Fusion Themed Knives
Sog’s Fusion series of knives includes several funky theme-based designs. Each lockback knife has a 3″ blade, an overall length of 7.5″, and several themed doodads and accessories.
Rockler C-Clamp Sale
Rockler is having an online-only sale on C-clamps: a set of twelve 1-1/2″ Jet C-clamps for $10, or a set of two 2-1/2″ and two 3″ C-clamps for $8. Shipping is ~$7 for orders under $25, and $9 for orders between $25 … Continue reading
Wiha 10pc Bit Selector Packs on Sale
Wiha Bit Selector packs are currently on sale for $8 each via Small Parts on Amazon. Each set includes a handy bit dispenser, 10 insert bits, and a magnetic bit holder. There are currently 3 different set configurations available in limited … Continue reading
Posted in Bit Holders & Drivers, Bits & Blades, DealGuyd, Screwdrivers
Tagged Wiha
4 Comments | June 22nd, 2009
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 1 – Introduction
As you might be well aware, most mechanics’ tools such as ratchets, sockets, and wrenches, are chrome (chromium) plated. This layer of chrome, although extremely thin, greatly enhances the properties of these tools.
Posted in Mechanics' Tools, Tool Science 101
Tagged Chrome Plating, Electroplating
4 Comments | June 18th, 2009
$10 off $50 Victorinox Swiss Army Tools
Through June 21st, Amazon is offering a $10 off $50 discount on Victorinox Swiss Army tools and knives. If you miss out on the deal, don’t worry – it comes around every so often. Eligible Victorinox Tools via Amazon
Posted in DealGuyd, EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Hand Tools
Tagged Victorinox
Leave a comment | June 17th, 2009
Kershaw Onion Leek Pocket Knife
So I received my new Kershaw Onion Leek pocket knife the other day. I needed (wanted) a new pocket knife, and spent quite some time narrowing down the options. It was a tough choice to make, but I ultimately chose the … Continue reading
Channellock’s New Code Blue Screwdrivers & Nutdrivers
Channellock recently announced a “new and improved” series of Code Blue screwdrivers and nutdrivers. Each screwdriver has a 3-sided handle grip, straight-thru steel blade, and a magnetic tip, while the nutdrivers have full hollow shafts and the same high-torque grip. The color … Continue reading
Xuron Precision Pliers, Shears, & Scissors
Xuron produces superb precision tools - we love their pliers, shears, and scissors. Xuron tools are durable, comfortable to use, provide exceptional performance, are very affordable, and are made in the USA. Our favorite Xuron tools are their non-serrated short nose pliers (pictured above), … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Made in USA, Pliers, Precision Tools
Tagged Xuron
Leave a comment | June 8th, 2009
C.H. Hanson’s Innovative New Precision Ball Level
C.H. Hanson just released their precision ball level – a 24″ level which uses a rotating ball compass design. One of the level’s main selling points is that it eliminates some of the guesswork normally associated with reading a traditional bubble … Continue reading
Stanley FatMax Xtreme Fubar on Sale
Stanley’s FatMax Xtreme Fubar is their heavy duty multi-tasked pry bar. By now, most people are already familiar with these tools after seeing them at any home improvement or general goods store (e.g. Target), so I’ll skip the details. I just wanted … Continue reading
60% Off Gearwrench Wrench Sets
Well, believe it or not, in addition to their crazy 60% Craftsman wrench set and socket set sale, Sears has put many Gearwrench ratcheting wrench sets on sale. As with the Craftsman sale, there is a 40% off discount, a 10% … Continue reading
Craftsman Wrench Sets & Socket Sets on Sale ~60% Off!
Sears, why oh why are you doing this to us? Don’t you know that my wallet’s already suffering! Yet you still choose to tempt me with deals of borderline insanity! 40% off plus 10% off (or more according to the … Continue reading
40% Off Craftsman Wrench Sets!
Until Tuesday 5/26, there is a 40% discount on Craftsman wrench sets at Sears. Unfortunately, the current Craftsman Club discounts do NOT stack. Also, the promo seems to exclude certain catalog-only and online-only sets. Following are links to some of … Continue reading
Craftsman Nextec Auto-Hammer Revisit
A television commercial promoting the Craftsman Nextec Auto-Hammer has aired recently – no doubt targeting Father’s Day gift shoppers, so we’ve decided to revisit it. Although it may still seem a bit gimmicky, the Auto-Hammer is innovative enough that it … Continue reading
5 Great Tool Gifts for Under $10
With Father’s Day on approach, everyone is asking themselves and others “what to buy?” Well, how about something useful. These five items are less than $10 each and are affordable enough to throw in with larger gifts. Bucket Boss Mug … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Tips, ToolGuyd Favorites
2 Comments | May 19th, 2009