Ideal

Lowe’s Replaces Southwire Electrical Tools with Ideal, Kobalt, and Fluke

Jan 29, 2021 Stuart 52 Comments

There are some big changes to Lowe’s electrical hand tools and tester section!

New Ideal Tri-Bore Multi-Material Hole Saws

Aug 12, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Ideal has come out with new carbide-tipped hole saws that can be used in wood, even wood with hidden nails, and abrasive materials such as cement board.

News

SK Hand Tool Warranty Policy Now Up

Oct 8, 2010 Stuart 16 Comments

Ideal/SK Hand Tool posted new warranty information on their website. As expected, it states that they are not obligated to fulfill warranty requests but will do so anyways starting in March. At that time you can bring your warranty claims to a local SK distributor at no charge, or mail them to SK along with […]

Made in USA

It’s Official – Ideal Industries Purchases SK Hand Tools!

Aug 23, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

Official word just came out that Ideal Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools. The headline of the press release is also very reassuring: Ideal expands its commitment to its Made in America mission by keeping manufacuring of iconic tool brand in the United States. This may […]

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