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Stanley Compo-Cast Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

Stanley & Proto Discontinued Their Smallest USA-Made Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer

Oct 2, 2020 Stuart 22 Comments

Stanley and Proto have discontinued their 16 oz Compo-Cast ball pein hammer.

Stanley Black Decker and Craftsman Tool Brand Positioning

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.

Harbor Freight Icon Mechanics Tools Breaker Bars

Editorial

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 64 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example.

Stuey Hand Tools Report - Irwin Parallel Jaw Pliers, Wera Zyklop Ratchet

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.

Proto 4-inch USA Adjustable Wrenches

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

USA-Made 4-inch Adjustable Wrench?

Aug 9, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

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.

Proto 550S Tool Storage Cabinet

Made in USA

Proto 550S Tool Storage Cabinet is Freakin’ Amazing (34″, 8-Drawers)

May 3, 2017 Stuart 42 Comments

Proto’s 550S 34″ 8-drawer tool cabinet is so awesome, I want to buy more!

Made in USA

Proto Locking Socket Extension Review

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

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.

Proto Click Stop Adjustable Wrench

Made in USA

Proto Clik-Stop Adjustable Wrench – You’ll Love it, Hate it, or Both

Sep 29, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Proto’s Clik-Stop adjustable wrenches have a unique thumbwheel design that you’ll probably love, hate, or feel completely ambiguous about.

Proto Ratchet Adapter

Mechanics' Tools

Proto Ratchet Adapters

Aug 15, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

Proto ratchet adapters are a great way to turn your breaker bar and other non-ratcheting drive tools into ratcheting ones!

Proto Spline I-Beam Ratcheting Wrench

Editorial

5 Brands of High Quality USA-Made Wrenches, Ratchets, & Sockets

Jun 9, 2014 Stuart 126 Comments

Looking to add to or upgrade your mechanics tools? Here are 5 USA brands you might want to to consider.

Proto Duratek Screwdriver

Made in USA

Proto Duratek Screwdrivers

May 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Proto Duratek screwdrivers are mighty fine hard-handled drivers designed for demanding users.

IR 12V Compact Cordless Tool Family

Editorial

Top 5 Favorite New Tools of 2013

Dec 17, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are our top 5 favorite new tools of 2013!

Proto Skyhook Tool Tether System

New Tools

Proto SkyHook Tool Tether System Review

Nov 20, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

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.

MSC Save on Stanley Proto Tools Feb 2013

Tool Deals

Save up to 35% on Stanley, Proto, & Blackhawk Tools at MSC

Feb 25, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

MSC, one of our favorite industrial suppliers, is having an “up to 35%-off’ promo on Stanley, Proto, and Blackhawk hand tools.

Unusual or Whacky

Proto Wrench Found in Video Game

Mar 27, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

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.

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