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Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Can You Recommend a Good Computer Repair Kit or Bit Set?

Oct 20, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Can you recommend a good computer repair and maintenance tool kit?

Hand Saws

Upgrade Your Hand Tools: Knew Concepts Fret Saw

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Knew Concepts’ USA-made fret saw is a pricey, but wonderful saw for making detailed cuts in wood, plastic, and other light materials.

New Tools

PliersRack II – a Neat and Tidy Way to Organize Your Pliers

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a neat way to organize up to 14 pairs of pliers and cutters?

Accessories

Hobby Creek Modular Hose “Third Hand” Kit

Oct 16, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Hobby Creek has come out with a 4-flex-armed helping hands kit for soldering and working with small parts.

Layout & Measuring

Recommend a Good Chalk Reel (Please)

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

If you’re up to it, let’s hear about your chalk line reel (and chalk) recommendations!

Hand Tools

Armor Tool Compound-Action Bolt Cutters

Oct 12, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

This Armor Tool bolt cutter feature a double compound action mechanism that delivers “greater leverage with less effort.”

Wrenches

Nepros Adjustable Wrench Sure is Pretty, and Pricey

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Nepros’ adjustable wrench has a neat-looking polished handle, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

Knives

Reader Question: Please Identify my Precision Knife and Help me Find Replacement Blades!

Oct 9, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Can you help a reader identify her ~1940’s era precision knife? She is eager to find replacement blades, and any help would be appreciated.

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.

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Tape Measure Deal: 25ft Magnetic TM with Free General Contractor TM

Oct 4, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Lost your tape measure? This promo pack has 2 Milwaukee tape measures – a 25-foot magnetic tape, and a 25-foot “general contractor” tape, for the price of one.

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.

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