Hand Tools – Page 136

Accessories

Wago Lever-Nuts Wiring Connectors Review

Mar 20, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Wago 222-series Lever-Nuts wiring connectors are our FAVORITE means to create quick splices and connections.

Accessories

Wago Wall-Nuts PushWire Wiring Connectors Review

Mar 19, 2014 Stuart 40 Comments

Wago’s Wall-Nuts are a quick and simple alternative to traditional screw-on wire nuts.

Hand Tools

Black & Decker Hand Gardening Tools

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

To my surprise, my father is a big fan of Black & Decker’s hand gardening tools. You might want to check them out too.

Accessories

SparkFun’s Bendable Third Hand Kit

Mar 12, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system.

Mechanics' Tools

New Wera Zyklop Metal Ratchets

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with two new Zyklop Metal ratchets – one with a reversible switch, and another with a push-through anvil.

Electrical Tools

New Hakko FX-100 Induction Soldering System

Mar 10, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Hakko has announced their new FX-100 induction heat soldering system.

Screwdrivers

Wanted: Bahco (Irazola) Tekno+ Screwdrivers

Mar 4, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

Wanted (at a reasonable price): Bahco (Snap-on/Irazola) screwdrivers.

Layout & Measuring

Reader Question: Recommend a Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level for Under $150

Mar 3, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

A reader asked for help selecting a self-adjusting cross-line laser level in the ~$150 and less price range.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Fisher Bullet Space Pen is Perfect for EDC

Feb 25, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

The Fisher Bullet Space Pen is a compact, easily pocketable, and reliable pen for everyday carry.

Editorial

So I Spoke With a TEKTON Tools Manager Today…

Feb 21, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things I learned about Tekton tools over a phone conversation with their Online Manager earlier today.

Hand Tools

New Veto Pro Pac Cargo Tote Tool Bags

Feb 21, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Veto Pro Pac has come out with two new wide-mouth Cargo Tote tool bags.

Hand Tools

Review: O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

Feb 20, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

I have been using O’Keeffe’s Working Hands hand cream to help repair my rough dry hands, and it actually works pretty well!

Hand Tools

Review: Craftsman Round Point Digging Shovels

Feb 19, 2014 Stuart 13 Comments

We tested Craftsman’s USA-made fiberglass-handled shovels.

Hammers & Mallets

The Cole-Bar Multi-Functional Hammer

Feb 19, 2014 Stuart 29 Comments

The Cole-Bar hammer is a 7-in-1 multi-functional hammering, prying, demolishing, wrenching, measuring, and squaring tool.

Mechanics' Tools

Craftsman Club Tech Student Discount

Feb 17, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Did you know that Craftsman has a tech student educational discount program? Neither did we.

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