Hand Tools – Page 120

Cordless

Hakko Cordless Soldering Iron

Jan 20, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

The Hakko FX-901 is a battery-powered soldering iron with a couple of convenient features and decent-looking specs.

Hand Tools

Libman Flow Thru Brush Broom with Water Valve and Telescoping Handle

Jan 19, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

This Libman “Flow Thru” brush broom has a hollow handle and on/off valve that adds water for your cleaning jobs.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Vernier Caliper

Jan 15, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Mitutoyo vernier calipers aren’t fancy, but they’re well-built, affordable, and offer reasonably high measurement precision.

Hammers & Mallets

New Wilton BASH Ball Pein Hammers and a Few Other Types

Jan 14, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Wilton has expanded their BASH lineup of super-tough sledge hammers to include new head shapes and styles.

Knives

Safety Utility Knives

Jan 13, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Safety utility knives feature self-retracting blades and often come with rounded-tip blades for added protection.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tape Measures are Designed for General Contractors and Layout Work

Jan 13, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new line of less expensive tape measures aimed at general contractors and for layout applications.

Knives

Starrett Hidden Edge Utility Knife

Jan 13, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

Starrett’s Hidden Edge utility knife is a safety knife with a unique and convenient design.

Sanding Finishing

Sandits Go Where Sandpaper Can’t

Jan 9, 2015 Benjamen 8 Comments

Sandits are abrasive-tipped swabs that help you reach into tight areas where sandpaper might be too difficult to use.

Made in USA

Magnetic Nut and Bolt Holders for Wrenches and Hex Keys

Jan 7, 2015 Benjamen 17 Comments

We found these neat magnetic nut and bolt holders that can be used with wrenches and certain sizes of hex keys.

Cordless

New Chicago Pneumatic Cordless Power Tools

Jan 5, 2015 Stuart 28 Comments

Chicago Pneumatic has come out with 5 new 20V and 12V Li-ion cordless power tools aimed at automotive and maintenance professionals.

Pliers

Deal: 20% off Select Irwin Tools, Including the New Pliers

Jan 5, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

There’s a 20% discount on select Irwin tools this month, including many of their Germany-made cutters and pliers.

Awesome & Cool

True Utilities HandSpan: An Adjustable Wrench on Your Keychain

Dec 23, 2014 Benjamen 19 Comments

The HandSpan is a nifty keychain-sized adjustable wrench that also features a built-in screwdriver bit holder and measurement scales.

Layout & Measuring

Klein, Crescent, & Stanley are Top Tradesmen Faves in 2014

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

A recent poll by Tools of the Trade reveals some of tradesmen’s favorite brands in 2014.

Mechanics' Tools

PIG Form-A-Funnel: Not Your Father’s Funnel

Dec 19, 2014 Benjamen 12 Comments

The Form-a-Funnel is flexible, moldable, and can be used as a hands-free channel for drainage or filling tasks.

Awesome & Cool

Good Beer Hunting’s Beer Peen Hammer Bottle Opener

Dec 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

The Beer Peen is a cool bronze hammer-shaped bottle opener that’s made in the USA.

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