Hand Tools – Page 56

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.

Clamps

New Wilton Tradesman and Mechanics Pro Bullet-Style Vises

Feb 27, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

Wilton has redesigned their Tradesman bullet-style bench vise.

Hand Tools

Goodbye Armstrong Tools, Hello Gearwrench and Crescent?

Feb 25, 2019 Stuart 59 Comments

Armstrong Tools’ final chapter is now over.

Clamps

Hart Quick-Adjust C-Clamps

Feb 25, 2019 Benjamen 10 Comments

Unlike traditional designs, these Hart c-clamps have a quick-adjust mechanism.

Hand Tools

New Irwin Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are Now Available

Feb 22, 2019 Benjamen 28 Comments

Irwin’s new Vise-Grip pliers wrenches are now available in 8″ and 10″ sizes at Lowe’s

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Recommended EDC Knife, Multi-Tool, LED Flashlight Gear Combos for Under $200 (2019)

Feb 22, 2019 Anthony Sculimbrene 52 Comments

Here are some options for a balanced EDC kit at under $200.

Pliers

Irwin Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers Deal

Feb 21, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Irwin GrooveLock pliers are on sale.

Cordless

New Ryobi Cordless Soldering Iron and Hybrid Soldering Station

Feb 19, 2019 Stuart 78 Comments

Ryobi has two new cordless soldering iron products coming out.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Snailor Bottle Opener

Feb 18, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

The Snailor is one of the happiest-looking bottle openers we’ve seen.

Screwdrivers

PB Swiss Tools Coin Driver – There’s a Screwdriver for Everything!

Feb 14, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

The PB Swiss Tools Coin Driver is one of the strangest screwdrivers I’ve been tasked to review.

New Tools

New Fiskars Crafts 6-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver

Feb 11, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Fiskars is coming out with a new screwdriver for DIYers.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Rafter Square with “New to World” Features

Feb 11, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Milwaukee came out with a new magnetic rafter square.

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