Category Archives: Precision Tools

Starrett’s New Full Line Catalog

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Stuart

Starrett sent us a heads-up a little while back introducing their new full line catalog (#32). The new 550+ page catalog features more than 5,000 Starrett products including precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, saw blades, granite surface plates and tools.

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Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker’s Loupe

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Stuart

When working on some small parts the other day, I pulled out my trusty Bausch & Lomb watchmaker’s loupe. With a 4x magnification, this loupe provides an ample field of view and depth of focus. For greater magnification needs, I head … Continue reading →

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Wiha Chip Lifter and Mini Pry Bar

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Stuart

I’ve noticed Wiha’s Chip Lifter mini pry bars before, but hadn’t really given them much thought. These chip lifters are designed and properly sized to be used for the removal of IC chips and other electronics components. Reader JeffD wrote … Continue reading →

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Cheap Precision Pliers

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Stuart

The other day there was a thread over at the Garage Journal polling members about whether they preferred quantity or quality when it comes to tools. As much as I prefer to use better quality tools, there are times when … Continue reading →

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Lost in Translation – Erem Wire Strippers with “Magic”

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Stuart

Product description and pricing errors are not at all that uncommon on online stores, but some of them are downright amusing. Take, for example, these Erem wire strippers that are claimed to feature magic. That’s right, at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Grobet Plastic Tweezers

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Stuart

Tweezers are one of those tools that you don’t realize you need until you NEED one. While these Grobet plastic tweezers won’t replace anyone’s Swiss-made precision-tipped steel tweezers, they’re great to use in a pinch and are essentially disposable. Plastic tweezers … Continue reading →

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Xuron Pliers & Shears – ToolGuyd Favorites

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Stuart

First of all, we absolutely LOVE Xuron pliers and shears. Yes, we know that we’ve mentioned this before, but great products like Xuron’s deserve the fresh attention. Second of all, we absolutely LOVE the above product image. Here’s why Xuron products … Continue reading →

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Xuron Precision Pliers, Shears, & Scissors

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Stuart

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 →

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