Category Archives: Sockets & Drive Tools

Triple-Lock Socket, an Interesting All-in-One Socket Preview

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Stuart

The Triple-Lock Socket is a prototype all-in-one socket that can be used to remove a variety of fastener sizes, as well as those with rusted or damaged heads. There are actually two jaw profiles, one with serrated teeth (as shown) … 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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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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Channellock Multi-Fit (Dog Bone) Socket Wrenches

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Stuart

Spotted these Channellock-branded “Multi-Fit 8-in-1″ dog bone socket wrenches over at the local BJs Wholesale Club. If I recall correctly, the set was around $20 or less. You won’t find these tools in Channellock’s main catalog, and they’re not made … 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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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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Daily Deal – Black & Decker Ready Wrench

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Stuart

We’ve commented about Black & Decker’s Ready Wrench before, and we’re not huge fans of it. 16 metric and SAE socket wrench sizes in 8 sockets? That just doesn’t add up! In any case, the Ready Wrench dropped in price to below $20. … Continue reading →

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Sweet DIY Titanium T-Handle Drive Tool!

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Stuart

This awesome T-handle driver features a 1/4″ square drive body with spinner and T-bar, all machined from solid titanium! The tool is made in the USA by Tom of Artistry in Titanium, and will probably endure several lifetimes of use and … 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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Wera Koloss Hammer Ratchet Has Arrived!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Stuart

Wera’s new Koloss 1/2″ drive hammer ratchet has finally arrived! I received a sample from ChadsToolbox that I’m currently reviewing, but I just couldn’t wait that long to post some teaser pics of it. Check out the gallery at the end … Continue reading →

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Lowest Prices on Wera Zyklop Ratchets, EVER!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Stuart

I just checked the prices on Wera’s Zyklop ratchets, and they appear to be the lowest they’ve ever been! Over at ChadsToolbox, the 1/4″ Zyklop ratchet is $54, the 3/8″ ratchet is $60, and the 1/2″ is $$66. If you … Continue reading →

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Wera Koloss Ratchet with Hammer Function

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Stuart

Wera has recently announced the Koloss, a new heavy duty 1/2″ drive addition to their lineup of innovative ratchets. Even stranger in appearance than Wera’s swivel-head Zyklop ratchet, the Koloss features a ratchet built into a hammer head. Yes, that’s right, the … Continue reading →

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Ridgid JobMax Right Angle Drill, Impact Driver, Ratchet!

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Stuart

Yesterday, we posted a bit about Ridgid’s new 12V JobMax cordless tool system, and the first combo set that includes an auto hammer head and an oscillating multi-tool attachment. Well, it turns out that Ridgid is introducing another JobMax combo set, with this … Continue reading →

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MVT – Hand Impact Tool

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Stuart

Our fourth and final featured “Most Valuable Tool of the Week Contest” entry is for a hand impact tool. These tools can be used to manually free frozen, rusted, or other such stubborn or stuck fasteners. This is what 2WYKD … Continue reading →

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