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Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

Gearwrench Comes out with New Impact Socket Sets and Air Impact Wrenches

Oct 8, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with new impact socket sets and also a trio of new air impact wrenches.

Mechanics' Tools

Stahlwille FastRatch 240 Ratcheting-Action Wrenches

Oct 7, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Stahlwille’s stainless steel FastRatch wrenches have a very neat ratcheting action design, and they look to make lots of jobs easier, but they’re quite pricey.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Crescent Quick Convert T-Handle Nut Drivers

Oct 6, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

These new Crescent Quick Convert nut drivers switch from being regular screwdriver-handled nut drivers, to T-handle drivers.

Sonic Tools

Hand Tools

Sonic Tools are Now Available in the USA

Oct 1, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Sonic Tools, a part of Netherlands-based Sonic Equipment, has brought their European-style professional hand tools and storage products to the USA.

Mechanics' Tools

New Craftsman OBDII Car Code Reader

Sep 15, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

Craftsman came out with a new OBD II car reader diagnostic tool that’ll come in handy the next time your “check engine” light comes on.

Mechanics' Tools

New Beta Portable and Mobile Tool Trolley

Sep 3, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Beta Tools has come out with a new tool trolley that combines quick and easy tool access with space-saving portability.

Awesome & Cool

Hands-On: Facom 40R Fast Action Combination Wrenches

Aug 18, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

These Facom 40R “Fast Action” combination wrenches have an open end ratcheting-like action and are among the most unusual tools in my toolbox.

Mechanics' Tools

Mechanics Stethoscopes are Useful for Automotive Diagnostics and More

Jul 27, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

A mechanics stethoscope is a powerful diagnostic tool to keep around.

Hand Tools

Your Kobalt Hand Tool Warranty Experience?

Jul 20, 2015 Stuart 175 Comments

Have you ever exchanged a Kobalt hand tool at Lowes under warranty? Was it an easy or frustrating experience?

Gearwrench Orange Handled Screwdriver

Mechanics' Tools

New Gearwrench Screwdriver Handle Colors

Jul 17, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

Gearwrench’s screwdriver lineup just got more colorful.

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Socket Set

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Gearwrench or Craftsman Sockets?

Jun 17, 2015 Stuart 74 Comments

A reader needs your help! He is looking to buy 1/4″ and 3/8″ sockets sets and is trying to decide between Craftsman and Gearwrench. I think Gearwrench would be better – which brand would you recommend?

Hammers & Mallets

Dewalt Mechanics & Hand Tools Update – New for 2015

Jun 15, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Ready or not, here is a quick sneak peek of all of Dewalt’s new mechanics tools and hand tools that will be coming out in the second half of 2015.

Cordless

New Dewalt 20V Max Heavy Duty Brushless Impact Wrenches!

May 20, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

Here they come – Dewalt’s new 20V Max brushless impact wrenches!

Mechanics' Tools

Wrench Extender is an Elegant Cheater Bar

Apr 21, 2015 Stuart 33 Comments

Need extra leverage with your wrench? The Wrench Extender looks like a more elegant solution than a piece of pipe.

Craftsman Gimbal Ratchets

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchets Pivot Their Way Into Awkward Spaces

Apr 10, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The new Craftsman gimbal palm ratchet set might be just what you need to torque out of a bind.

Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Extreme Grip 5pc Socket Set Works in Mysterious Ways

Apr 10, 2015 Stuart 24 Comments

Craftsman has come out with a 5pc Extreme Grip socket set that works in mysterious ways to better grip regular and rounded (damaged) fasteners.

Mechanics' Tools

Reader Question: Do Facom Tools Suck Because They’re Made by Stanley?

Mar 19, 2015 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Facom tools? Here’s our experience with them.

Editorial

Random Facom Tool Photo

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s a photo of a neat wrench, and a bunch of casual words discussing its context.

Accessories

ThreadMate Tools Repair Just About Any Threads

Feb 19, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

The NES ThreadMate looks like a pipe cutter but is actually an adjustable tool for cleaning and repairing bolt threads.

Made in USA

New SK X-Frame Ratcheting Wrenches

Feb 17, 2015 Stuart 21 Comments

The new SK X-frame ratcheting wrenches feature 3-stage, 6-pawl, and 216 position box ends and X-shaped handles for strength and fine-turning.

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