Hand Tools – Page 145

Layout & Measuring

New Line of Milwaukee Tape Measures

Jul 26, 2013 Stuart 11 Comments

Milwaukee is soon coming out with a new line of durable and feature-rich tape measures.

Hand Tools

Shaviv Mango Basic Deburring Tool Set

Jul 24, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

The Shaviv Mango deburring tool set is a great starter set for cleaning up sharp edges in plastic and metal materials.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Snap-on Wrinkle Knife Review

Jul 23, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

CRKT new Snap-on Wrinkle is a sharp-looking and well-performing pocket knife for daily use or even collecting.

Hand Tools

Carbide Super Scraper Review

Jul 22, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

The Super Scraper is a high quality and highly versatile carbide scraping tool.

Electrical Tools

Klein RT600 Outlet Tester Review

Jul 19, 2013 Stuart 9 Comments

We reviewed Klein’s RT600 receptacle tester, which allows for quick and easy outlet wiring troubleshooting.

Mechanics' Tools

Deal: 40% Off Dewalt 118pc Mechanics Tool Set

Jul 19, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Dewalt’s 118pc set is on sale for 40% off, and with a coupon code you can snag it for just $75.

Made in USA

Westling Socket Organizer Review

Jul 18, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

Looking for a better way to organize your sockets? We traded our Hansen trays for these USA-made CNC machined organizers from Westling Machine Co.

Pliers

Blackhawk Locking Pliers Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stephen K 10 Comments

Looking for a new set of quality locking pliers? We have great things to say about this Blackhawk 5pc set.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Wiha MagicRing Ball Hex Key Set Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

These Wiha MagicRing ball hex L-keys offer excellent fastener retention and are great to use.

Hand Tools

Plastic Scoring Knife – the Best Way to Cut Sheet Materials

Jul 15, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

A plastic scoring knife is the best way to hand-cut thin plastic sheet materials.

Electrical Tools

Lowes Possibly Replacing Channellock and Knipex Pliers and Cutters with Southwire Tools

Jul 10, 2013 Stuart 44 Comments

It looks like major changes are coming to Lowes’ electrical tools aisle.

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Snap-on Wrinkle Pocket Knife (by CRKT & Onion)

Jul 2, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

There’s a new Snap-on folding knife, the Wrinkle, that’s designed by Ken Onion and made by CRKT.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Pocket Compass – Last Day to Order One!!

Jul 1, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Today is the last day to get your order in for Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – this pocket-friendly compact layout compass.

Awesome & Cool

A Look at the Tools Inside a Space Station Tool Box

Jun 25, 2013 Stuart 30 Comments

Here’s a look inside the tool box used by astronauts training for a mission to the International Space Station!

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