Category Archives: Tips

Shop Tip: Altoid Tin for Holding Small Parts in Washer

Shop Tip: Altoid Tin for Holding Small Parts in Washer

Over at the new ShopNGarage forum, J.A.F.E. offered a great tip for keeping small parts secure in a parts washer or cleaner bath. J.A.F.E.’s tip calls for placing small parts into a perforated Altoids tin, as this will allow the parts to soak in … Continue reading

Posted in Tips | Tagged | 1 Comment | February 15th, 2010
Winterize Your Home, NOW!

Winterize Your Home, NOW!

If your home is not yet winterized, then you had better get started since December is here and winter is on the way! A great place to start is by caulking and sealing windows and other common leaky areas where cold air … Continue reading

Posted in Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY & Home, Tips | Tagged | 1 Comment | December 2nd, 2009
FYI – Do You Know What “Pitch” Means?

FYI – Do You Know What “Pitch” Means?

In our recent review of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level, we mention that the level can measure angles in degrees or in pitch. Well, following is the definition of pitch for those that are unfamiliar with the term as used in … Continue reading

Posted in Tips | Leave a comment | November 11th, 2009
Dremel 30 Minute Miracles – Tips, How-To, & Contest!

Dremel 30 Minute Miracles – Tips, How-To, & Contest!

Dremel recognizes that more and more folks are turning to DIY projects as the economy forces them to “fix up” rather than “move up” or upgrade. To help new and seasoned DIYers alike, Dremel published a “30 Minute Miracles” brochure, … Continue reading

Posted in DIY & Home, Promotions, Rotary Tools, Tips | Tagged | Leave a comment | November 5th, 2009
5 Great Tool Gifts for Under $10

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
Five Practical Gift Ideas

Five Practical Gift Ideas

With Valentine’s Day coming up, men all over the country are struggling to find great gift ideas for the women in their lives. It is guaranteed that flowers and chocolates will be expected by most women, but this doesn’t meant that a practical gift cannot … Continue reading

Posted in Accessories, DealGuyd, Hand Tools, Tips | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments | February 3rd, 2009
3 Preemptive Tips for a Cleaner & Safer Shop

3 Preemptive Tips for a Cleaner & Safer Shop

We decided to do some winter cleaning today, and only after we got started did we realize how abysmal we let our working conditions become. So, we took a break from the agonizing process to share a few quick tips that we … Continue reading

Posted in Tips | 1 Comment | January 29th, 2009
Hidden Soft Handled Vise-Grips’ Country-of-Origin Info

Hidden Soft Handled Vise-Grips’ Country-of-Origin Info

If you recall from the previous ToolGuyd entry, I mentioned that I was a bit hesitant to try out Irwin’s soft-gripped Vise-Grips. You see, I like knowing where a tool is made, but that’s pretty hard to do when half … Continue reading

Posted in Hand Tools, Pliers, Tips | Tagged , , | 3 Comments | January 11th, 2009
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