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Beta Tools Folding Workbench

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New Beta Folding Workbench

Oct 26, 2020 Stuart 7 Comments

Beta Tools has come out with a new folding workbench. Read More

Mechanics' Tools

New Beta Portable and Mobile Tool Trolley

Sep 3, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Beta Tools has come out with a new tool trolley that combines quick and easy tool access with space-saving portability. Read More

Flashlights & Worklights

Beta LED Work Light Review

May 27, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

We reviewed Beta’s ultra-bright and super-thin LED work light. Read More

Beta BetaGrip Screwdriver

New Tools

Beta BetaGrip Screwdriver Review

Dec 17, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

We tested Beta’s excellent BetaGrip screwdrivers. Read More

Beta Tools Bit Ratchet in Hand

Bit Holders & Drivers

Beta Tools Bit Ratchet Set Review

Oct 31, 2013 Stuart 31 Comments

We tested Beta’s teeny tiny – but very practical and useful – 27-piece mini bit ratchet set. Read More

Beta SuperTank C28 Tool Trolley

Editorial

Beta Tools are Coming Back to the USA

Aug 29, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

Beta tools are coming back to the USA, and you can expect to see plenty of reviews here in the near future! Read More

Craftsman 82544 Combo Electrical Tool

Electrical Tools

Wire Strippers and Combo Electrical Tools

Jun 26, 2012 Stuart 23 Comments

Curious to see which wire strippers I use and love? Here’s what I have and what I think about them. Read More

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Beta Tool Sale/Price Drops at Amazon

Feb 1, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Quite a few Beta hand tools dropped in price recently, making this a good time to pick up a few items. Read More

Beta Twist Drill Bits

Power Tool Accessories

Am I Missing Something? $1200 for Drill Bit Set?!

Nov 1, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

This Beta 91 piece cobalt drill bit set costs a whopping $1213. Twelve hundred dollars for 91 twist drill bits! A quick check of a few industrial suppliers shows that a top-quality 115pc cobalt set can be found for around $800 or so. The average price for each Beta bit is as least DOUBLE that of […]

Beta Two-Faced Hickory Handle Engineers Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

Beta Engineers Hammer Hands-on Review

Aug 20, 2010 Jeff 4 Comments

As part of my shop rebuild, I have been researching and buying several new hand tools for quick use, like my go-to screwdrivers. These tools are intended to be hung on a pegboard for easy access and will be used to perform a variety of tasks, quickly and efficiently. My latest tool acquisition is a Beta shop hammer. […]

Jeff Amazon Wiha PB Swiss Sale Haul

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Amazon, PB Swiss, and Beta Tools on Sale!

Aug 12, 2010 Stuart Discuss

About two weeks ago, we talked a bit about Amazon’s PB Swiss and Wiha sales? Of course we took advantage of these sales ourselves! Above is one of Jeff’s recent purchases of 2 screwdrivers, 2 cold chisels, and 7 punches. Total cost – $14.

Hand Tools

Beta Tools Now Available via Small Parts & Amazon!!

Apr 23, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

As promised a few weeks ago, Small Parts is now selling Beta tools! You can purchase these fine Italian-made tools from Small Parts’ website, or their shop on Amazon (which we find easier to navigate). I am VERY excited about this – can you tell? Oh, and if any one reading this should win the lottery, my birthday’s coming up (not […]

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