Armstrong

Editorial

5 Brands of High Quality USA-Made Wrenches, Ratchets, & Sockets

Feb 6, 2025 Stuart 133 Comments

Let’s talk about USA-made wrenches, ratchets, and sockets.

Hand Tools

Goodbye Armstrong Tools, Hello Gearwrench and Crescent?

Feb 25, 2019 Stuart 59 Comments

Armstrong Tools’ final chapter is now over.

Made in USA

Apex Tool Group Cuts Armstrong and Allen Tool Brands??

Jan 13, 2017 Stuart 85 Comments

There will be layoffs at an SC, USA Apex Tool Group facility, with news reports suggesting that Armstrong and Allen tool brand production lines are being eliminated.

Pliers

Hot Deal: Armstrong Locking Pliers Set, Sockets Sets, & More

Aug 26, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Over at Woot, there’s a great sale on Armstrong locking pliers and socket sets this week. Deals end Aug 30th, 2013.

Hand Tools

Armstrong Maxx Locking Flex-Head Ratchet Review

May 21, 2012 Stephen K 9 Comments

Stephen K put together a very thorough review of Armstrong’s MAXX locking flex-head ratchet!

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