Hand Tools – Page 56

Editorial

Which Are My Favorite Utility Knives Right Now? Yours?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 52 Comments

Can you guess which red utility knife is my favorite?

Layout & Measuring

Veritas Layout Block: Five Measurements in One Small Gauge

Mar 28, 2019 Benjamen 18 Comments

The Veritas layout block is a handy 5-in-1 reference gauge with 1/8″, 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ measurements.

Knives

How Many Different Utility Knives Does Craftsman Make?

Mar 28, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

The number might surprise you!

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters.

New Tools

New 10″ Knipex Pliers Wrench is Lighter and Opens Wider

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

Knipex has updated their 10″ Pliers Wrench, describing it as the “Classic, Reinvented.”

New Tools

New Klein Tools 2-in-1 Impact Socket Set for Construction & Utility Pros

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein Tools has come out with new set of 2-in-1 impact sockets.

Electrical Tools

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale.

Pliers

Schmitz Made-in-Germany Mini Pliers and Snips

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

I came across Schmitz, a German brand of precision hand tools that’s now available in the USA.

Clamps

New Bessey GearKlamp Bar Clamps

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

The Bessey GearKlamp works unlike any other bar clamp out there.

Cordless

Dewalt Tool Deals of the Day: 3 Cordless Power Tool Bundles, 1 Mechanics Tool Set, 3/13/2019

Mar 13, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here are 4 Dewalt tool deals of the day.

Pliers

Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: Stabila 4pc Level Set Promo

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

This looks to be a good Stabila introductory level set.

Editorial

Harbor Freight Icon Hand Tool Pricing Compared to Other Brands

Mar 11, 2019 Stuart 65 Comments

Harbor Freight released new Icon hand tools. Here’s a price comparison example.

New Tools

New Crescent Wide-Jaw Adjustable Wrenches w/ Micro-Serrations

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 18 Comments

Crescent has announced a new line of adjustable wrenches.

Layout & Measuring

New Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measures Look to Change the Game

Mar 6, 2019 Stuart 54 Comments

Lufkin has come out with what looks to be a premium market-leading tape measure.

Made in USA

Bausch + Lomb 5X Loupe Review

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

This 5X loupe makes tiny details more visible.

New Tools

Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers.

Editorial

Misc. Tool Talk – Irwin Pliers Wrench, Wera Quick-Release Ratchet, More

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Here are some hand tools I hung out with last night. Everything TURNED out nicely.

Editorial

Craftsman Hand Tools Warranty Information Update

Mar 1, 2019 Stuart 138 Comments

Here’s what Craftsman and Sears Craftsman hand tool warranties say.

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Ratchets are Now Available

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

Milwaukee’s ratchets are now available for individual purchase.

Stuart on PRO Modular Tool Storage Systems – 2026 Update: “L-Boxx is mentioned. What more needs to be said about a system that hasn’t been expanded in over 12 years?”
Stuart on Home Depot has Husky Mini Tool Boxes in New Colors: “Yes – I mentioned this near the start of the post.”
Nate on New Veto Pro Pac EVO System with Tool Bags and Pouches: “If they were Toughbuilt Cliptech compatible, I’d be interested. But yet another incompatible ecosystem is just an insult, knock it…”
Jim Felt on Home Depot has Husky Mini Tool Boxes in New Colors: “I’ve purchased a bunch of these since they became a thing. But to this day have never found a personal…”
Jim Felt on Home Depot has Husky Mini Tool Boxes in New Colors: “Neither have I and I travel between three local HD’s based on where I’m otherwise headed. Lowe’s? They’ve always have…”
S on Home Depot has Husky Mini Tool Boxes in New Colors: “It appears the cadet gray model has ball bearing slides while the black one uses a friction slide?”