Hand Tools – Page 2

New Milwaukee RedLithium USB Tools: Flashlights, Heated Gloves, and Digital Levels

May 31, 2018 Benjamen 27 Comments

Milwaukee introduced new flashlights, heated gloves, and a Redstick digital level, all powered by their RedLithium USB battery platform. Read More

Cordless, Flashlights, Layout & Measuring, New Tools, Work Clothes, Work Lights

Lufkin Black Widow Tape Measures, with Green on Black Markings

May 29, 2018 Benjamen 23 Comments

The Lufkin Black Widow 25′ tape measure has “Hi-Viz” green markings on a black background to help it stand out in dim lighting. Read More

Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools

Ruike P801 Folding Knife Review – the New King of Budget Blades

May 22, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 28 Comments

The Ruike P801 is an excellent and practical flipper knife for $30, with no catch. Read More

Knives, Tool Reviews

New Craftsman Wrench Sets at Lowes

May 17, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

Lowes has started to carry new Craftsman raised panel combination wrench sets. Read More

Mechanics' Tools, New Tools, Wrenches

Has Amazon Made a Good Sharpie-Style Marker?

May 16, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Amazon has come out with their own brand of permanent marker. (And as of the time of this posting, the 24-count colored pack is on sale.) Read More

DealGuyd, Layout & Measuring

New COMBAR Outdoors Multi-Tool, with Hammer, Axe, Spade, and More

May 11, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 75 Comments

The Combar is a new outdoors multi-tool, with a rugged and feature-rich design. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Hammers & Mallets, Knives, New Tools

New Milwaukee Mini Flush Cutting Pliers

May 9, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with new mini flush-cutting pliers. Read More

Electrical Tools, New Tools, Pliers, Precision Tools

Topeak Pro Station Bike Maintenance Tool Box (and Tool Set)

May 4, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

The Topeak Prep Station Pro tool box, and its swiveling tool trays looks cool, doesn’t it? Read More

Awesome & Cool, Hand Tools, Storage & Organization

New Klein “Hybrid” Pliers with Crimper

May 2, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Klein has come out with new multi-functional “Hybrid” electrical pliers. Read More

Electrical Tools, Made in USA, New Tools, Pliers

How to Hold Big-Loop Electrician’s Scissors

May 1, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

How do you hold electrician’s scissors? Read More

Editorial, Electrical Tools

Yost Vises and Clamps Deals of the Day (5/1/2018)

May 1, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

There are some Yost vises and clamps on sale, today only. Read More

Clamps, DealGuyd

Husky Universal Combination Wrench Sets Review

Apr 30, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

Husky’s combination wrenches left me impressed. Read More

Tool Reviews, Wrenches

OLFA Knife First Impressions, and a Second Chance Giveaway

Apr 25, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are some fresh thoughts about OLFA’s LA-X utility knife, and a second chance giveaway! Read More

Knives

The Everyman Grafton Mechanical Pencil

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 35 Comments

There’s a new mechanical pencil that some of you might be interested in. Read More

Layout & Measuring, New Tools

5 Great EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

Here are my favorite compact scissors that like to travel. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Hand Tools, Tool Guide, Tool Reviews

Stuart on Dewalt Flip-Bin Organizer: “I hope you realize that there are numerous cross-branded Dewalt/Stanley tool storage products, and that many Dewalt storage products are…”
Anthony Righi on Dewalt Flip-Bin Organizer: “Dip shit DeWalt is quality not a nock of brand like Stanley..must not use many tools if u talking like…”
Ken Kuhlman on Which is the Best Cordless Power Tool Brand?: “I use my tools sometimes for work but mostly at home. My goal is to build a complete set of…”
Stuart on Cordless Lawn & Garden Tools, Which is Better: 18/20V Max or 40V Max?: “Outdoor power tools are very power hungry. For casual or infrequent use, lower voltage can be okay. For regular use,…”
Richard Murphy on Cordless Lawn & Garden Tools, Which is Better: 18/20V Max or 40V Max?: “Some quite good answers and some that confused the _____ out of me. To make a long story shorter,…”
Stuart on Ryobi Quarter Sheet Sander Recall: “But the thing is, in the past 10 years, there hasn't been any disproportionate ratio of recalls between higher-end and…”