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M-Power R1 Right-Handed Tape Measure

Apr 21, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

M.Power designed their R1 tape measure so that right-handed folk can hold it in their left hand and make marks with their right.

Hand Tools

PB Swiss BikeTool Emergency Tool Kit Now Available

Apr 21, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

PB Swiss’s BikeTool, a compact bike tool kit, is now available for sale in the USA.

Electrical Tools

New Channellock 368 8″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers Review

Apr 20, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Channellock’s new 368 8″ plier is the second release in their high-leverage linemen’s pliers family, and they don’t disappoint!

Hand Tools

Dewalt 25 Foot Measuring Tape with 13-ft Blade Standout

Apr 18, 2011 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt’s new 25′ tape measure has a 13′ standout and looks to have been designed with usability and jobsite conditions in mind.

Hand Tools

Wilde Made in USA Wood Handled Screwdriver Set

Apr 15, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

If you’re looking for some new USA-made wood-handled screwdrivers, check out this nice looking Wilde 7-piece set.

Cordless

Craftsman Nextec G2 Hammerhead Auto Hammer with Pivoting Head

Apr 14, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

We were able to snag a sneak peek of Craftsman’s upcoming Nextec G2 Hammerhead auto hammer! This 2nd-generation cordless hammer features a few improvements over the original version.

News

Lapse in Machine Shop Safety Leads to Yale Science Major’s Death

Apr 14, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

A Yale student was killed when her hair was caught and pulled around a lathe that she was operating in a university machine shop.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Tabor SpareTool

Apr 13, 2011 Stuart Discuss

CRKT’s Tabor-designed SpareTool is simple yet highly functional tool. The SpareTool is 6-1/4″ long and weighs a single ounce, making it a lightweight addition to any home or portable tool or gear kit. The included Zytel sheath features a belt clip to allow for safe carrying. SpareTool Features: 2-inch 5Cr15MoV stainless steel knife blade pry […]

Made in USA

GSA Tool Kit Requirement to Drop from 100% to 51% USA-Made?

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Harry Epstein’s Daily Dispatch broke the news that the US government’s GSA is changing the requirement for tool kits to be 100% USA-made. According to their source, such kits must only be 51% USA-made from now on.

Hand Tools

Crazy-Low Nicholson File Set Prices at Amazon

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Amazon has once again drastically reduced the prices of several Nicholson file sets, which break down to $1-$1.25 per file!

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

PocketToolX Wrex Titanium Adjustable Pocket Wrench

Apr 12, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

PocketToolX has expanded their head-turning EDC tool lineup with the Wrex, a titanium-bodied adjustable pocket wrench.

Hand Tools

Lenox Tight Space Tubing Cutters

Apr 11, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Lenox’s new tight space tubing cutters require far less clearance than traditional rotary tubing cutters, and are available in 3 sizes.

Hand Tools

Staedtler Graphite 771 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil

Apr 8, 2011 Stuart 6 Comments

Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!

Accessories

Gyros Guard Dremel & Rotary Tool Safety Shield

Apr 8, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Gyros’ Guard rotary tool shield can be used with Dremel, Craftsman, and many other rotary tools, to control the spread of sparks and debris during cutting, grinding, and sanding.

Hammers & Mallets

Dewalt Hand Tool Preview – 15 oz MIG Weld Framing Hammer

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart 19 Comments

Dewalt’s new 15 oz framing hammer packs a lot of punch in what is described as an extremely light and fatigue-reducing design.

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