Stanley and Proto have discontinued their 16 oz Compo-Cast ball pein hammer. Read More
Craftsman, Dewalt, and How all Stanley Black & Decker Tool Brands are Relatively Positioned (2019)
Let’s take a fresh look at how Stanley Black & Decker is positioning all of their tool brands in 2019. Read More
Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands
Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example. Read More
Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More
Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely. Read More
USA-Made 4-inch Adjustable Wrench?
I could only find one tool brand that makes 4″ adjustable wrenches in the USA. The one I use – and can recommend – is made in Spain. Read More
Proto 550S Tool Storage Cabinet is Freakin’ Amazing (34″, 8-Drawers)
Proto’s 550S 34″ 8-drawer tool cabinet is so awesome, I want to buy more! Read More
Proto Locking Socket Extension Review
A locking extension is a useful drive accessory to have available. Here’s a quick review of a Proto that I bought a couple of months ago. Read More
Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both
Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about. Read More
Proto Ratchet Adapters
Proto ratchet adapters are a great way to turn your breaker bar and other non-ratcheting drive tools into ratcheting ones! Read More
5 Brands of High Quality USA-Made Wrenches, Ratchets, & Sockets
Looking to add to or upgrade your mechanics tools? Here are 5 USA brands you might want to to consider. Read More
Proto Duratek Screwdrivers
Proto Duratek screwdrivers are mighty fine hard-handled drivers designed for demanding users. Read More
Top 5 Favorite New Tools of 2013
Here are our top 5 favorite new tools of 2013! Read More
Proto SkyHook Tool Tether System Review
If you use tool tethers in a commercial or industrial environment, you will definitely want to take a look at Proto’s SkyHook tool tether and transfer system, which is marvelously user-friendly. Read More
Save up to 35% on Stanley, Proto, & Blackhawk Tools at MSC
MSC, one of our favorite industrial suppliers, is having an “up to 35%-off’ promo on Stanley, Proto, and Blackhawk hand tools. Read More
Proto Wrench Found in Video Game
As you can see, we spotted an adjustable wrench in a video game and promptly took a screenshot. It is not unusual for video game designers to add tools and other everyday items to scenes for added realism. What is unusual about this wrench is that the designers of Fear2 labeled it a Proto 708S – a real designation.