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Knipex High Leverage 8-Inch Combination Pliers

Hand Tools

Knipex 8-Inch High Leverage Combination Pliers

Aug 18, 2010 Stuart Discuss

If you’re looking for a new pair of general purpose pliers, consider Knipex’s high leverage 8-inch combination pliers. These pliers feature dual component handles grips, high leverage jaws, hardened cutters capable of cutting soft and hard wire (even piano wire), and serrated jaw zones for gripping flat and round materials. These pliers will set you back about $25 […]

PB Swiss 7244 Gold Plated Multicraft Screwdriver Set

Hand Tools

PB Swiss Gold Plated Multicraft Screwdriver Set Sale

Aug 17, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over at Amazon, this PB Swiss screwdriver set (7244) is on sale for a hair less than $30. The set features gold plated shafts and black Multicraft hard handles, and includes two Phillips drivers and four slotted drivers. This set is normally priced at about $70, making it a steal at $30. You can also […]

Astro Pneumatic Retaining Snap Ring Pliers Set

Hand Tools

Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Aug 16, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

I rarely work with retaining snap rings, but when I do they sometimes come at me in waves of different styles and sizes. While my changeable multi-tip internal and external snap ring pliers are great to use, changing those tips out many times in a single project can be quite tedious.

Channellock 369 Improved Linemen Pliers

Hand Tools

Channellock’s Improved High Leverage Linemen’s Pliers

Aug 13, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Channellock has recently introduced new and improved 9.5″ linemen’s pliers (#369). Their design engineers moved the plier’s pivot rivet closer to the cutter surfaces, giving the tool greater leverage and cutting power. This tool also features cross-hatched jaw serrations, a grooved crushing area, and knife-anvil style cutters (preferred over double-sharp cutters). These cutters can be used […]

Triple Lock Socket Preview

Hand Tools

Triple-Lock Socket, an Interesting All-in-One Socket Preview

Aug 10, 2010 Stuart 7 Comments

The Triple-Lock Socket is a prototype all-in-one socket that can be used to remove a variety of fastener sizes, as well as those with rusted or damaged heads. There are actually two jaw profiles, one with serrated teeth (as shown) meant for removing damaged fasteners, and one with smooth faces meant to be used in “universal” […]

Wera Wiha & Snap-on Go-To Screwdrivers

Hand Tools

Your Go-To Screwdrivers?

Aug 10, 2010 Jeff 11 Comments

Last week we talked about some of our favorite screwdrivers and asked about your favorites. Now we’re going to talk a bit about our go-to drivers. You know, the ones that are up front, within easy reach on the bench. For speed and production driving, I grab my SnapOn ratcheting driver (see the above photo, driver on […]

SK Hand Tool Compound Pliers

Hand Tools

SK Compound Pliers Set for $35

Aug 9, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

SK Hand Tools’ 2-piece compound pliers set is on sale for $35 via Amazon. The set includes two long-reach pliers: one with straight jaws, and the other with 45° angled tips. The last time we saw this set on sale was over a year ago, and the price was $40 plus $9 shipping. With an average retail range of […]

Wera Kraftform Classic Screwdriver

Hand Tools

Wera Kraftform Classic Screwdrivers

Aug 6, 2010 Alex 9 Comments

To finish off our first Favorite Screwdriver Week, we’ll take a look at Wera’s Kraftform Classic screwdrivers. Wera offers several tiers of screwdrivers, including the Classic, Comfort, Plus Lasertip, Insulated and Chiseltip handled driver styles.

Facom Ergotwist Screwdrivers - Cabinet Tip & Stubby

Hand Tools

Facom Ergotwist Screwdrivers – Another Favorite!

Aug 5, 2010 Alex 11 Comments

Continuing with our favorite screwdriver week, let’s take a look at Facom’s Ergotwist Combination screwdriver set. I have a 16 piece set of these Ergotwist drivers, and consider it to be my all time favorite. The handles are of a bi-material design that features an impact resistant top and softer grip for comfort.

SK Hand Tools Tri-Molded Screwdriver Set

Hand Tools

SK’s Tri-Molded Screwdrivers

Aug 4, 2010 Alex Discuss

Continuing with our Favorite Screwdriver Week series, take a look at SK Hand Tool’s tri-molded screwdrivers (#79600), which I use everyday at work. The drivers in this 5-piece set have ergonomic tri-molded® handles that are extremely comfortable and easy on the hands. Tri-molded handles are formulated from three types of materials to provide impact resistance (even at lower […]

Wiha Orbit Pivot Tip Screwdriver Usage Example

Hand Tools

Wiha’s Orbit Screwdriver

Aug 3, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

In yesterday’s post, Alex mentioned that when preparing to adjust his headlights he had an overwhelming number of screwdrivers to choose from. So which did he use for the job? One of Wiha’s Orbit screwdrivers. These drivers have pivoting tips that allow up to 20° of offset, useful for hard-to-reach fasteners.

Wide Variety of Screwdrivers

Editorial

So How Do You Like Your Screwdrivers?

Aug 2, 2010 Alex 11 Comments

After driving around and blinding everyone on the road, I decided that it was time to adjust the headlights on my truck. When I opened the screwdriver drawer of my toolbox, I was momentarily overwhelmed with the many tools choices ready to tackle the task at hand. We all know how important it is to have the […]

Jackson Pulverizer Demolition Hammer

Hammers & Mallets

Jackson Pulverizer – Concrete Busting Demo Hammer

Jul 30, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Jackson’s Pulverizer is primarily a concrete demolition tool, but it’s multi-purpose enough to use for general demo work. The Pulverizer is 12.8″ long with a 1-1/2″ strike face and hefty 3-1/2 lb total weight. It also features a wedge for ripping through drywall, claw teeth for gripping and prying, a 2-inch scraper with large nail-puller head, […]

PB Swiss Offset Screwdrivers

Hand Tools

Offset Screwdrivers – Once You Need ’em, You’ll Love ’em

Jul 30, 2010 Stuart 11 Comments

I’ve never really been a fan of offset screwdrivers – they just didn’t seem too convenient to me. Until now. There was a fastener I needed to reach in a really low-clearance area, and none of my usual low-profile drivers fit. None, except for the offset Phillips driver that sat unused in a drawer for a few years […]

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Pocket-Friendly Sog Micro ToolClip with Pliers

Jul 29, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

The ToolClip is the newest pocket-sized multi-tool in Sog’s growing lineup. Despite its size, Sog manages to pack a lot of features into the ToolClip – compact plier with wire cutter and spring-return, a knife blade, 2 screwdrivers, a file, and pocket clip. I’ve got to say, it looks pretty darn good. The list price is […]

Hand Tools

PB Swiss Torx Set For an Unbelievably Low $15

Jul 27, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Amazon has gone crazy with their PB Swiss tool pricing. Some of their product offerings have been priced ridiculously low lately (50% discount or more!). These items often jump back up in price after a single purchase is made, which is why we haven’t been mentioning these deals. BUT, we did find a great deal that […]

Wiha Folding Ruler Packaging

Hand Tools

Wiha Pocket Folding Ruler Review

Jul 27, 2010 Jeff 2 Comments

Wiha offers quite a few sizes and styles of folding rulers. Their smallest size, model #61601, is sized just right for stowing away in a pocket, tackle box, or tool box. These folding rulers are waterproof, flexible, and extremely durable. Or are they? Jeff was kind of enough to put one of these rulers through a […]

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Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Set

Hand Tools

Thorsen Dog Bone Wrench Sets at Costco

Jul 26, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

After we posted about Channellock’s Mutli-Fit wrench set and Alex’s heads-up about Craftsman’s Dog Bone wrench set sale, Jeff spotted the Thorsen-branded Dog Bone multi-socket set at Costco. At $15-20 each, Dog Bone wrenches are a tough sell for a number of reasons. But $17 for the set of SAE and metric wrenches? That’s much more tempting. […]

Channellock Ratcheting Wrenches

Hand Tools

Channellock Ratcheting Wrenches

Jul 21, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Soon after we posted about Channellock’s Dog Bone style wrenches, I thought back to a few months ago when I spotted Channellock-branded ratcheting wrenches. These wrenches were also found at a discount wholesale club, and although I don’t recall the exact price, it was possibly in the $25-30 range for the 7-piece set.

Wiha Flexible Folding Water Oil Proof Ruler

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Wiha’s Indestructible Flexible Folding Rulers

Jul 20, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Reader JeffD sent us another tip, this time about Wiha’s MaxiFlex folding rulers. These rulers are chemical, water, scratch, and impact resistant with deep embossed measurement scales. They’re also flexible and won’t rust or kink.

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