Irwin – Page 2

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist.

Clamps

Hot Price Drop: Irwin 4pc Bar Clamp Special Buy! (12/7/19)

Dec 7, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

What’s better than a special buy on Irwin bar clamps? An even greater discount!

Accessories

New Irwin Power Tool Accessory Cases (Should be Dewalt-Compatible)

Nov 22, 2019 Benjamen 7 Comments

Irwin has came out with new power tool accessory cases that strongly resemble new Dewalt ToughCase+ and Craftsman accessory cases.

Pliers

Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale.

Editorial

Irwin Unibit Step Drill Bits are Now Made in China?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 68 Comments

Many of the Irwin Unibit step drill bits at the local Lowe’s are marked as being made in China.

Editorial

Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)

Jun 22, 2019 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019.

New Tools

Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers.

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely.

Hand Tools

New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available

Feb 22, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Irwin’s new Vise-Grip pliers wrenches are now available in 8″ and 10″ sizes at Lowe’s

Pliers

Irwin Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers Deal

Feb 21, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Irwin GrooveLock pliers are on sale.

Tool Deals

5 Walmart Pro Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals

Nov 23, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

Here are a couple of Walmart Black Friday 2018 tool deals.

Pliers

Early Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals: Irwin Groovelock Pliers 2pc Set for $15

Nov 7, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

This is a great deal on Irwin GrooveLock adjustable pliers – $15 for 2 sizes.

Hand Tools

New Irwin Utility Chisel

Oct 5, 2018 Stuart 28 Comments

Irwin has come out with a new utility chisel.

Layout & Measuring

Irwin Demolition Scratch Awl

Oct 3, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

What would you use Irwin’s demolition scratch awl for?

Electrical Tools

Deal: Irwin Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper

Nov 28, 2017 Stuart 29 Comments

This popular Irwin wire stripper is on sale for $16.

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