Tag Archives: Stanley

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 →

Stanley Jobsite Radio & MP3 Player

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Stuart

Apparently Stanley has jumped onto the jobsite radio bandwagon as well. Stanley’s version (model VRCR200) features an AC plug as well as ports for a 12V DC battery, two pass-thru outlets that look like they’re GFCI equipped, an AM/FM radio, … Continue reading →

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Free 12-inch Tool Bag with $50+ Stanley Order

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Stuart

It’s that time of year when I try to put chaos into order and try to organize and tidy things up. As I was getting ready to order a few more Stanley 25 Compartment Organizers, I noticed that there’s a new promo on Amazon … Continue reading →

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Stanley FatMax Functional Utility Bar Now in Yellow

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Stuart

Someone at Stanley though that they could pull a fast one on us, but oh no, we caught on! That’s right, they thought that they could just go ahead and improve the FatMax Functional Utility Bars (FuBars) by giving them … Continue reading →

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Stanley 3-in-1 LED Flashlight for $21

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Stuart

Over at Amazon, Stanley’s 3-in-1 LED flashlight is on sale for $21. Featuring a compact tripod base and three separately removable flashlight units, each with a pivoting multi-directional head, this is a rather versatile worklight. Stanley’s 95-155 3-in-1 flashlight typically retails … Continue reading →

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Stanley Heavy Duty Clamping Flashlight

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Stuart

Hot on the heels of their recent SquidBrite work light, Stanley has released a new heavy duty clamping flashlight. The head of the lamp can rotate 350° and tilt 120° to ensure that it can focus light in any direction … Continue reading →

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Stanley and Black & Decker Merger!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Stuart

From today’s press release: The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK), a worldwide supplier of quality tools and engineered solutions for industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use, and security solutions for commercial applications, and The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK), a global … Continue reading →

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Stanley SquidBrite Update

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Stuart

We recently mentioned the Stanley Squidlite, a flexible tripod work light. Since then, we have received new information about the light, as well as a user’s firsthand experience with it.

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Stanley SquidBrite Flexible Tripod Work Light

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Stuart

Behold, Stanley’s flexible tripod work light – the SquidBrite. Featuring a rechargeable battery and magnetic back, this looks to be a rather versatile work light. The lamp appears to have twenty LEDs, but there is no word yet as to … Continue reading →

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Stanley FatMax Xtreme Fubar on Sale

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Stuart

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 →

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Stanley Portable 25 Compartment Organizer

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Stuart

Stanley’s professional organizers are extremely durable, easy to stack and store (even vertically), and best of all the 25 compartments are removable, swapable, and reconfigurable. I now have six units in use holding all types of small parts and components … Continue reading →

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There’s Nothing Like a Good Dead Blow

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Stuart

The main advantages of a dead-blow over a standard rubber mallet are the reduction of recoil and increase in striking control. The dead-blow excels in loosening stuck or stubborn parts, and also comes in handy when a breaker bar cannot provide enough … Continue reading →

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Stanley Quickslide Utility Knife

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Stuart

I’ve been using Stanley’s Quickslide utility knife for about two years now, and it’s still my favorite go-to knife. The Quickslide is a great knife because: i) the blade extends and retracts quickly and easily, ii) blade changes are also quick and … Continue reading →

Posted in EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Hand Tools, Knives | Tagged Knives, Stanley, Utility Knives | 3 Comments

Stanley 20oz FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Framing Hammer – $13 Shipped

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Stuart

Stanley’s 20oz FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe framing hammer is available for $13, with free shipping, through BuyNow via Amazon.com. This hammer features a checkered (milled) face, a magnetic nail-start, a rip claw, and of course Stanley’s 2nd generation anti-vibration design. Buy Stanley’s … Continue reading →

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Stanley Powerlock Tape Measure Review

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Stuart

It can be quite tough to find a good tape measure these days - unless you have access to a Stanley Powerlock, that is. Powerlocks have a classic no-frills look and feel which make them easily recognized amongst hobbyists and pros … Continue reading →