Bridge City Tool Works

Tool Deals

Lee Valley Dumps Bridge City Tools with a Clearance Sale

Oct 8, 2022 Stuart 17 Comments

Lee Valley is clearing out all Bridge City Tool products.

Editorial

Bridge City Slashes Prices of Select Woodworking Tools in: “Unprecedented Deal”

Apr 28, 2020 Stuart 63 Comments

Extremely premium-priced tools are now a little more affordable.

Editorial

Mixed Feelings About a Small USA Manufacturer and New Overseas Licensing

Apr 19, 2017 Stuart 55 Comments

I find myself having mixed feelings about a premium USA brand’s decision to license their tools to an overseas manufacturer for international sales.

Hand Tools

Bridge City Tools on Digital Calipers – “You Get What You Pay For”

Jan 14, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Bridge City Tool Works tested a $1000 assortment of calipers before coming to a solid conclusion: you get what you pay for. From their testing, one brand and model stood out amongst the rest.

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