Hand Tools – Page 101

Screwdrivers

Review: Dewalt Max Fit Screwdriver Set

Apr 13, 2016 Benjamen 20 Comments

Dewalt’s Maxfit screwdrivers have become my go-to screwdrivers, here’s why.

Hand Tools

Tekton 15% off Spring Sale Promo – Including Their Awesome USA-Made Screwdrivers

Apr 7, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

Now thru early May 2016, save 15% on select Tekton hand tools.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Blade Gauge (Order Deadline 4/25/2016)

Apr 6, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

Woodpeckers new one-time tool, the Blade Gauge 2.0, allows you to quickly and accurately set the bevel and miter angles of both table and miter saws.

Hand Tools

Review: Milwaukee Jobsite Scissors

Apr 5, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Milwaukee’s heavy duty scissors are… [insert words of praise here].

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drain Snake

Apr 4, 2016 Stuart 39 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new compact M12 cordless drain snake. Surprise!

Editorial

Thoughts About Field-Serviceable Hand Tools

Apr 4, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

What are your thoughts about user-serviceable hand tools?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Mininch Wrenchit Tool – a Slim Box End Wrench Multi-Tool for EDC

Mar 31, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

The WrenchIt EDC wrench multi-tool, from mininch, is a slim and lightweight way to carry box end wrenches on the go.

Editorial

The Handle of My Dewalt Hickory Hammer is a Decomposing Sticky Mess, How to Clean it?

Mar 25, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

Any ideas on how to clean the sticky residue mess that used to be the grippy handle of my long-lost Dewalt hammer?

New Tools

New Milwaukee MAX BITE Torque Lock Locking Pliers

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new super-strong curved jaw locking pliers for use on pipes and similarly shaped materials.

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Electrical Tools

New Klein High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers is Multi-Functional

Mar 23, 2016 Stuart 20 Comments

There’s a new Klein side cutter that features some [potentially] handy added features!

Layout & Measuring

Staedtler Metal-Bodied Mechanical Pencils

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

Bit Holders & Drivers

New Ryobi Drywall Repair Kit

Mar 14, 2016 Benjamen 35 Comments

Ryobi’s new drywall repair kit aims to make it quicker and easier to patch larger holes in your walls.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Wiss Folding Pocket Knife Looks… Different

Mar 10, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

Wiss has come out with a new folding pocket knife. Thoughts?

Accessories

Peachtree Flex-A-Band Gives Rockler Bandy Clamps Some Competition

Mar 7, 2016 Benjamen 6 Comments

These new Flex-A-Band clamp pads are designed for edge banding applications and misc. holding tasks, and work with common clamp styles.

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