Hand Tools – Page 23

Pliers

Vampire Tools Claims Vampliers were Rated “Best Pliers in US”

Apr 13, 2023 Stuart 43 Comments

Let’s do some fact checking.

Editorial

I Bought a Bluetooth and App-Based Auto OBD2 Code Reader

Apr 12, 2023 Stuart 53 Comments

I went against my typical preferences and bought a Bluetooth and app-based tool.

Hammers & Mallets

Is Your Lowe’s Store Changing their Hammers Selection?

Apr 7, 2023 Stuart 22 Comments

A reader’s concern prompted us to check out the hammers at Lowe’s.

Made in USA

Are Channellock Pliers Still Worth Buying?

Apr 6, 2023 Stuart 93 Comments

What’s your stance on Channellock tongue and groove style pliers?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Milspin Rhino EDC Pry Bar Tool

Apr 5, 2023 Stuart 59 Comments

This is a simple USA-made one-piece mini prying tool.

Hammers & Mallets

Irwin has a New Demolition Hammer

Apr 4, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

Irwin has a new 24oz demo-style framing hammer.

Made in USA

Wright Tool is Improving USA-Made Sockets by Cutting Corners

Mar 30, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

Wright Tool is updating their sockets with an improved drive-end.

Hand Tools

Ryobi Let a Secret out of the Tool Bag

Mar 27, 2023 Stuart 41 Comments

Since when does Ryobi make pliers and adjustable wrenches?

Electrical Tools

Engineer Mini Long Pliers – Affordable, Comfortable, ESD-Safe

Mar 24, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

These are great mini pliers if you’re in the market for one.

Made in USA

Milwaukee USA Hand Tool Factory Tour – More Details

Mar 23, 2023 Stuart 75 Comments

Here are some more details from my factory tour.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Leatherman Micra Multi-Tool – 4 New Colors

Mar 21, 2023 Stuart 20 Comments

Leatherman has come out with 4 new Micra color options.

Made in USA

New Channellock Screwdrivers are 100% Made in USA

Mar 21, 2023 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has announced new USA-made screwdrivers.

Made in USA

Craftsman is Closing its USA Hand Tools Factory

Mar 20, 2023 Stuart

We have an update about Craftsman’s new hand tool factory.

New Tools

New Channellock Locking Pliers are a Blast from the Past

Mar 16, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

It looks like Channellock is relaunching their locking pliers after 14 years.

Layout & Measuring

New Stanley Control-Lock Tape Measures – Compact with a Finger Brake

Mar 16, 2023 Stuart 18 Comments

Stanley has a new line of tape measures.

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